Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The class takes place in a private home studio, conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the station and close to Tokyo Skytree. You will be greeted by the instructor, Michiko, who will start with a short introduction about the traditions behind wagashi and its importance in Japanese culture. You will then learn how to make daifuku, mitarashi dango (mochi on skewers), and warabi mochi. The class concludes with a tasting session served with traditional green tea. Michiko is a certified Wagashi Instructor and fluent in English, so she'll be happy to share insights into local life as well as advice on where to shop or sightsee in Tokyo.

Example Menu

Dessert

Fruit Daifuku Mochi

Mochi with a bean paste and fruit filling (2 pcs). Other fruits will be used if strawberries are not in season

Dessert

Mitarashi Dango

Mochi balls on skewers (2 pcs) with a sweet soy sauce glaze

Dessert

Isobe mochi

Grilled Savory Mochi with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed

Dessert

Warabi Mochi

Soft mochi sprinkled with Kinako( Roasted Soy Bean Powder) and Brown Sugar Syrup

Dessert

Mochi Ice Cream (Demo Only)

There will be a demonstration on how to make mochi ice cream.

What's Included

Mochi Making Lesson
English recipe sheet
Green tea, Water
Aprons
Food Tasting
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Storage for suitcases

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to my place directly which is just a 1-minute walk from Keisei-Hikifune Station (Toei Asakusa Line), or 3 minutes on foot from Hikifune Station (Hanzomon Line). Exact location and detailed directions will be given in your booking confirmation message.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

"Ichigo Ichie" means "once-in-a-lifetime encounter"- a philosophy your instructor treasures in every class they hold.
Wagashi is one of Japan's most beloved treats—soft, chewy sweets made from rice flour and filled with sweet red bean paste. Join a hands-on lesson at a home in a peaceful Shitamachi neighborhood, just a 1-minute walk from the station near Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa. With a minimum of 1 participant and a maximum of 4 participants, you'll enjoy making daifuku, dango, and warabi mochi in a cozy, friendly atmosphere using simple recipes you can easily recreate at home.
Take your creations home and sit down to sample them with traditional green tea.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by ICHIGO ICHIE Wagashi School

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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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