Kyoto : Mochi Pounding Experience & Tea Ceremony

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Kyoto’s Only Night-Exclusive Cultural Experience
Enjoy authentic Japanese culture at night, away from daytime crowds. Experience Japan in a calm, intimate setting with a small group.
Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience
Use real glutinous rice with an authentic mortar and pestle to make mochi the traditional way.
Hands-On Tea Ceremony Experience
Learn by using real tea utensils such as the chasen, chashaku, natsume, and kensui while preparing matcha.
Touch Real Japanese Swords and Bows
Feel the weight of a real Japanese sword and the flexibility of a traditional bow—no glass cases, just the real thing.
Enjoy Freshly Made Mochi
Taste the warm mochi you made yourself, served immediately.
Cultural & Historical Storytelling
Learn the history and cultural background of mochi, tea ceremony, swords, and archery in a clear and engaging way.
Commemorative Group Photo
Finish with a memorable group photo around the mortar to capture your Kyoto experience.

What's Included

Please enjoy the freshly made mochi we prepared ourselves.
During the tea ceremony experience, you will be served traditional Japanese sweets.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our experience venue is located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, near JR Nijo Station. It is about a 7-minute walk from JR Nijo Station and a 5-minute walk from Nishioji Oike Station. Please walk through the quiet neighborhood along Oike Street. A small sign marks the entrance..

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In this experience, you’ll have the chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto’s unique “evening-only” culture in a small group setting inside an authentic Kyoto machiya townhouse built over 100 years ago, located near Nijo Castle.

After check-in, we’ll provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the history of Japanese mochi-pounding and the tea ceremony.

Next, you’ll try authentic mochi-pounding using a traditional mortar and pestle.
The mochi you make will be served fresh on the spot, allowing you to enjoy its warm, freshly made flavor.

You will also participate in a matcha tea ceremony using authentic tea ceremony utensils.
We will carefully explain traditional tools such as the chasen (tea whisk), chashaku (tea scoop), and kettle, which you rarely have the opportunity to handle in everyday life.

At the end of the experience, we’ll take a group photo, and you’ll receive a special souvenir from the owner.

We are committed to providing a cultural experience that will become one of the most special memories of your trip to Japan.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO
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Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

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