Product Description

Step into the heart of Japanese culinary tradition with a hands-on mochi pounding experience in Osaka. Using time-honored tools and techniques, you’ll learn the art of making mochi from scratch and enjoy freshly prepared rice cakes with classic Japanese flavors. This cultural activity offers an unforgettable blend of education, interaction, and delicious tasting in a warm, welcoming setting near the Dotonbori Canal.

Experience Highlights

• Learn about the 2,300-year-old tradition of mochi making and its cultural importance in Japan.
• Use authentic wooden mortar and pestle tools to pound steamed glutinous rice into chewy, smooth mochi.
• Taste freshly made mochi with a variety of traditional toppings: kinako (roasted soybean powder), azuki (sweet red bean paste), nori (seaweed), sweet soy sauce, and sugar.
• Choose from adult-only or family-friendly plans, making it perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families with children.
• Convenient location just a short walk from Namba and Shinsaibashi Stations, ideal for visitors staying in central Osaka.
• Vegan-friendly options available. Eat as many mochi as you can make during the session.

What to Expect

This 1-hour experience is designed to give you a complete introduction to the traditional process of mochi making—from steaming rice to shaping and tasting.

Itinerary

1. Cultural Introduction (10 minutes)
An overview of the history and cultural role of mochi in Japanese life, festivals, and celebrations.

2. Steaming Process
Watch and learn how glutinous rice is carefully steamed for the ideal mochi texture.

3. Hands-on Mochi Pounding
Join the team in pounding the rice using traditional wooden tools in a cooperative, energetic session.

4. Shaping & Tasting
Shape your own mochi and enjoy tasting them with five different flavor options. A cup of tea is served to complete the experience.

Package Options

• Adults Plan – ¥2,500
  For individuals, couples, or groups of adults seeking a cultural activity in central Osaka.
• Family-Friendly Plan – ¥2,500
  Designed for parents with children; includes guidance to make it easy and fun for young participants.

Both packages include the full experience and unlimited tasting during your session.

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Location

Venue: Mochi Pounding Experience Osaka「Oh Mochi」
Address: B1F, 2-4-11 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Email: info@mochi-pounding.com

Access:

• 5-minute walk from Namba Station
• 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station

Session Times

Available daily at:

• 10:00 AM
• 11:30 AM
• 2:00 PM
• 3:30 PM
• 5:00 PM

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Guest Reviews

“We enjoyed this activity and it was nice to eat the mochi we made right after with an assortment of toppings. The place was easy to find, right along the Dotonbori Canal.”

“Fun and informative experience! The mochi was very tasty, they provide multiple toppings and you can eat as many mochi as you can roll. But real mochi is rather dense, so don’t roll too many like I did! Vegan friendly!”

“The experience was amazing! Enjoyed every bit of it. Yosuke and Taka were nice, entertaining, and energetic. It was fun making our own mochi and it’s really delicious. We strongly recommend trying this activity.”

Important Information

• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session for check-in.
• The experience is held indoors and operates in all weather conditions.
• English-speaking support is available.
• Vegan-friendly ingredients are used.
• Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Not recommended for individuals with severe allergies to soy or gluten.