Mochi Sweets Making Class in Tokyo

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You'll learn how to make authentic Japanese Mochi sweets by easy recipe which can be downloadable.
You don't need to bring anything! Everything is provided at the lesson.
Solo and family friendly too.
This is a private lesson (if your group is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace. Classes take place in a private residence where you can relaxed in a cozy atmosphere.

You can get all the portrait photos and videos taken during the class for your special experience!

My class is held in a quiet residential neighborhood, just 15 minutes by train or car from central Tokyo. Before and after the lesson, you can explore local shops, supermarkets, cafes, shrine, and a famous public bath. It’s a great chance to experience the peaceful charm of daily life in Japan—just a short escape from the busy city!
The menu is made from plant-based products that are easily available in your own country. Appropriate for vegetarians with vegan options available.

What's included

Guide
(Free rental) Apron, hand towel, special tools for Wagashi making, special box for takeaway, drinking water

Private transportation

What to expect

In my lesson, you can learn how to make mochi using glutinous rice flour.
Using the mochi you will learn how to make strawberry Daifuku (out of Strawberry season, we use other fruits such as Pineapple, Kiwi, etc..), several flavors Dango (mochi balls in a skewers), Warabi-mochi, and Isobe-mochi. (you can download the mochi-ice cream recipe too)
After the lesson, you can taste your creations (incl. mochi-ice cream) with Japanese green tea or Hojicha (roasted green tea), or take them with you in a special box.

In addition to making Mochi, we will also introduce the history of Mochi and how it related to Japanese tradition. We will teach you various ways to eat Mochi.
Since our recipe are simple and easy, you can recreate them by yourself for your family and friends after you return to your country.
Ingredients are also easily available in your own country, and are made from plant-based products, this class is appropriate for vegetarians, too.

You can have a Japanese gift as souvenir.

During off-peak season, If your booking group is more than 3 people, it will be a private lesson with no extra cost.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to my place directly which locates near Ontakesan Station(IK-10), 15 minutes from JR Gotanda Station by Tokyu Ikegami Line.
Exact location and detailed directions will be given in your booking confirmation message.

End point

Please come to my place directly which locates near Ontakesan Station(IK-10), 15 minutes from JR Gotanda Station by Tokyu Ikegami Line.
Exact location and detailed directions will be given in your booking confirmation message.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
We have two short hair cats(they stay in the bedroom during a lesson). We don' t recommend to the person who has strong allergy to cats.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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