Takayama: Gohei Mochi-Making and Local Food Experience

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Discover the authentic flavors of Hida through a hands-on Gohei Mochi-making experience at a small local specialty shop in Takayama.

Unlike a typical cooking class, this intimate experience introduces you to the region's traditional food culture, particularly egoma (perilla seeds), a distinctive ingredient in Hida cuisine.

Under the guidance of a local host, you'll prepare Gohei Mochi from scratch by mashing cooked rice, shaping it by hand, adding a savory-sweet sauce, and grilling it to perfection.

Enjoy your freshly made Gohei Mochi, along with another flavor of your choice and a complimentary drink.

With a maximum of just three participants, this experience offers a relaxed and personal opportunity to connect with local traditions through food, stories, and conversation.

More than just making a local snack, it's a chance to experience Hida's culinary heritage firsthand.

What's Included

Tea or homemade juice
Ingredients and cooking equipment
Your handmade gohei mochi and one additional gohei mochi of your choice
Gohei mochi-making experience
Guidance from a local host with English-language support
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please enter the following address to find the exact location: 1 Chome Hatsudamachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0008

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    Takayama

    You will visit Aburae’s shop, Quadro, and experience making Gohei Mochi, a traditional local specialty.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe food allergies. This experience uses rice and egoma (perilla seeds), which are similar to sesame seeds.
Supplied by Happy Tour

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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