Mochi Making at a Private Studio in Tokyo

5.0
(75 reviews)
Tokyo, Japan

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

We've been providing cooking experiences in this area for more than 10 years welcoming over 10,000 guests from around the world. You will not only learn how to make mochi, but you will learn the cultural back ground of mochi in Japan.

This is a highly interactive course that can be enjoyed by any age. In this 2 hour course, we will be making and taste 5 kinds of mochi dishes made from scratch. You'll get a hands-on experience of touching mochi and shaping it into various desserts. At the end of the course, you will be able to taste the Mochi with green tea or coffee. (Other fruit will be used in case strawberries are unavailable).

A downloadable recipe will be provided so that you can repeat at home.

This experience is gluten free and vegan option is available.
Please let us know if you would like to book for more than 8.

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
Green tea, Hojicha, or Coffee
English recipe sheet
Food tasting
Aprons
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1-chōme-3-16 Meguro

The building does not have a sign in English but we are next to Family Mart Combini. Go up the ramp and you will find the entrance to the building. Please press 303 + enter button(on the right bottom corner)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The class takes place in a private studio located within a short walking distance from Meguro Station of the JR Yamanote Line or the metro station. You will be greeted by the instructor who will start off with a short presentation about the traditions and festivals that involve mochi and how it is important to the Japanese culture Then you will learn how to make fuit daifuku mochi, Mitarashi dango (mochi on skewers), and warabi mochi. Then the instructor serve you savory grilled mochi with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed.

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

The class with conclude with a tasting session served with green tea or coffee.

The instructor who is a certified Wagashi Instructor is fluent in English so she will be able to give you some insights on the local life as well as advice on where to shop or go sightseeing in Tokyo.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum age to attend the class is 4 years
  • Non-smoking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (excl. Private Class)
  • Children under the age of 4 not allowed in class due to safety reasons
  • Please book for 1 Adult for Private classes up to 6 people.
Supplied by Simply Oishii Wagashi School
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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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