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Offered languages
- English
Highlights
・Try traditional mochi pounding with wooden mallet and mortar
・Feel the festive rhythm of this time-honored celebration
・Enjoy freshly prepared mochi in two Japanese flavors at a historic café
・Share a warm cultural moment in a nostalgic neighborhood
Tour Overview
Join a hands-on mochi pounding experience in Nagoya’s Endoji Shopping Street, a tradition often celebrated during the New Year. Guided by friendly hosts, you’ll pound steamed rice in a wooden mortar, working in rhythm and unison just as generations have done. The lively atmosphere is filled with teamwork, laughter, and festive spirit. Afterward, step into NAGONOYA café, a retro landmark, to savor mochi prepared in two distinct Japanese flavors along with a refreshing drink. This short but memorable experience is more than food—it’s a celebration of tradition, togetherness, and Japan’s warm hospitality.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with your name board.
Itinerary
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Celebrate the heart of Japanese tradition with a hands-on rice cake making (mochi pounding) experience in Nagoya’s charming Endoji Shopping Street.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age to participate is 7 years old
- A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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