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A traditional Japanese setting with individuals engaged in a cultural activity involving a wooden mallet and a stone mortar. 1
A person pounding dough in a stone mortar. 2
A group of people in traditional attire holding wooden tools, standing in a wooden room with decorative panels. 3
A person mashing food in a stone mortar, another person standing nearby, and a third person lying on the ground. 4
A person using a wooden mallet to pound a stone mortar. 5
By MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO
Free cancellation available
Price is €87 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • You can experience an authentic Kyoto townhouse.
    • You can experience authentic mochi pounding.
    • You can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony experience.
    • All services are available in English
    • The teachers provide careful, individualised instruction.

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒604-8421 京都府京都市中京区西ノ京永本町１８−１９ | There is a sign that says “MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO” in front of the entrance.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on mochi making experience with traditional tools
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic Japanese tea ceremony using high-quality Uji matcha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural explanations provided by friendly, English-speaking staff
  • What's includedWhat's included
    High-quality souvenir to take home

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

In this experience, you can leisurely savour Kyoto’s unique “evening-only” culture in an authentic Kyoto townhouse built over 100 years ago.
After check-in, we’ll provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the history of Japanese mochi pounding and the tea ceremony.
Next, you’ll have the chance to try your hand at authentic mochi pounding using a traditional mortar and pestle.
The mochi pounded with the pestle is cooked on the spot, so you can enjoy its warm, freshly made flavour.
You will also participate in a matcha tea ceremony using authentic tea ceremony utensils.
We will provide a detailed explanation of traditional tools such as the chasen (tea whisk), chashaku (tea scoop), and teapot—items you rarely have the chance to handle in everyday life.
At the end of the experience, we will take a group photo, and the owner will present you with a special souvenir.

We are dedicated to providing a cultural experience that will become one of the most special memories of your trip to Japan.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒604-8421 京都府京都市中京区西ノ京永本町１８−１９ | There is a sign that says “MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO” in front of the entrance.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan