Home Visit and Mochi Pounding Experience near Kyoto

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Everyone is encouraged to join the fun and experience this traditional method of making mochi.
You will be able to try different fillings for the mochi, such as mugwort, red bean paste and even Natto!

For lunch, join your hosts around the table, where they will demonstrate how to cook Sukiyaki. A delicious hot-pot dish with fresh, local chicken and plenty of vegetables, picked straight from the local fields!
Cook the dish together and enjoy a homely lunch, making warm conversation with your hosts.

Example Menu

Starter

Mochi

Glutinous steamed rice, which is pounded into paste.

Main

Sukiyaki

A traditional Japanese hot pot dish

What's Included

Experience Fee
Ingredients for Mochi Making
Home-made dinner
Guide Fee
Transportation Fees to/from meeting point

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will meet you at the Ogotoonsen Station, holding a board with your name on it. The detailed meet-up location will be send after the booking confirmation.

What to expect

You will start your tour by visiting the Ogura Shrine. Legend has it that the Shinto spirit of rain is said to reside there. If you visit in May you may be able to catch the local festival to pray for an abundant harvest.

Head to your next location and visit a local's rice farmer house. Get ready for a hands-on and tasty tradition of mochi pounding! Using a large wooden mallet and mortar you'll help turn freshly steamed glutinous rice into soft, chewy mochi.
Try the mochi with 3 different flavors, including a local specialty with Natto.

After the mochi experience gather around the table and enjoy a warm, homemade meal of Sukiyaki. Your local host will show you how to prepare the dish and everyone is welcome to participate! Finish off the day with a warm conversation with your hosts while enjoying a delicious meal.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions (vegetarian/vegan etc.). Please let us know in advance.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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