Takayama: Gohei Mochi-Making and Local Food Experience

Takayama, Japan
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 3 travelers

Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Hida through a hands-on Gohei Mochi-making experience at a small local specialty shop in Takayama.

Unlike a typical cooking class, this intimate experience introduces you to the region's traditional food culture, particularly egoma (perilla seeds), a distinctive ingredient in Hida cuisine.

Under the guidance of a local host, you'll prepare Gohei Mochi from scratch by mashing cooked rice, shaping it by hand, adding a savory-sweet sauce, and grilling it to perfection.

Enjoy your freshly made Gohei Mochi, along with another flavor of your choice and a complimentary drink.

With a maximum of just three participants, this experience offers a relaxed and personal opportunity to connect with local traditions through food, stories, and conversation.

More than just making a local snack, it's a chance to experience Hida's culinary heritage firsthand.

What's included

  • Tea or homemade juice
  • Ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Your handmade gohei mochi and one additional gohei mochi of your choice
  • Gohei mochi-making experience
  • Guidance from a local host with English-language support
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 1h
    You will visit Aburae’s shop, Quadro, and experience making Gohei Mochi, a traditional local specialty.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please enter the following address to find the exact location: 1 Chome Hatsudamachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0008

End point

Please enter the following address to find the exact location: 1 Chome Hatsudamachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0008

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe food allergies. This experience uses rice and egoma (perilla seeds), which are similar to sesame seeds.

Cancellation policy

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