Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Family-friendly
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Language
Japanese, English
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Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, With green tea, Rain or shine, With recipe, Near station, With dessert

Become a mochi master and learn how to make 5 different types of mochi desserts during this mochi making class in Tokyo.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make 5 types of traditional Japanese sweets using mochi rice cake

  • Get hands-on experience making traditional sweets like strawberry daifuku and dango, and enjoy mochi ice cream, warabimochi and isobe mochi made by your host

  • This class uses plant-based products and can be suitable for vegans upon request

  • Enjoy the beautiful mochi treats that you’ve made with green tea

  • Learn the cultural background and traditions related to mochi

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Host will donate 7 meals

Experience Details

A typical Japanese rice cake, mochi is made from pounded steamed rice, which becomes sticky and stretchy. It’s a quintessential food in Japan that can be used in savory dishes or traditional sweets. Chewy and gooey in texture, mochi can be addictive and absolutely delicious.


Traditional Japanese sweets are known as wagashi, and are typically made from plant-based ingredients, making them vegan-friendly and usually gluten-free. Mochi can be used to make a number of wagashi that are popular throughout Japan, although different prefectures tend to have their own regional variations on sweets too.


Discover the wonders of mochi for yourself in this Mochi Making Class in Tokyo, where you’ll learn how to make 5 different types of mochi from scratch. Using traditional Japanese recipes, ingredients, and cooking techniques you’ll learn about mochi making in this hands-on lesson.


This class includes strawberry daifuku mochi, dango mochi, ice cream mochi (demonstration by the teacher), warabi mochi and the savory isobe mochi! Make your own beautiful pieces of mochi which you can enjoy with a cup of green tea.

Inclusions

  • Ingredients to make 5 different types of traditional Japanese mochi

  • Recipes and instructions in English

  • All cooking utensils and tools are provided

  • Complimentary cup of green tea

  • Aprons

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the location

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Classes are held in a private studio near Meguro Station. It’s a 3-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line Exit and a 5-minute walk from the Metro Line exit. The exact address and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • Please be reminded to come to the class on time.

  • As the studio is not childproof, toddlers under the age of 4 are not allowed.

  • This is a smoke-free building. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

  • This class is vegan, except for the mochi ice cream. Please let us know at the time of booking if do not want dairy and we will prepare and alternative.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Meguro is surrounded by a cluster of restaurants and bars which trickle down through Meguro Dori Street, cherry blossoms line the canal along Meguro River, a popular spot for hanami season in spring. Follow the river to the west for trendy bars and hipster cafes of Nakameguro, where the ward stretches as far as Yutenji and Tokyo’s little Europe in Jiyugaoka. Meguro is home to 500 Buddha statues in Daienji Temple, as well as the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, alongside the much more unusual Meguro Parasitological Museum.

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Jason Chang
April 05, 2025
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Great class, was fun with kids.

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Susan
March 27, 2025
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So nice to learn more about different kinds of mochi and for what Japanese traditions it is usually made. Our host was so patient and she was very skilled, I recommend this workshop if you are inte...read more

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Paula Graziano
March 19, 2025
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So fun. They made it easy. The mochi tasted and looked professional

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Nikola Chmiel
January 28, 2025
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We had a great time, really recommend.

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Alexander Feng
January 05, 2025
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Great experience, knowledgeable teacher and yummy food! Would do it again!!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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What is mochi made of?

Mochi is a rice cake made of pounded steamed glutinous rice and water. Certain mochi contains other ingredients, like cornstarch, sugar, food colorings and flavorings. Traditional mochi pounding is known as "mochitsuki."

Is mochi Japanese?

Mochi originated in Japan and is one of the country's most famous and popular snacks.

What does mochi taste like?

Mochi is a chewy rice cake with a mildly sweet flavor known for its stretchy texture. Because mochi has no distinct taste, it's versatile and can go well with different fillings. Common fillings include sweet bean paste (anko), cream, matcha, and ice cream.

Is mochi in this Mochi Making Class in Tokyo gluten-free?

Yes, all the mochi items in this mochi-making class are gluten-free and vegetarian. Almost all are vegan, except for the mochi ice cream, which can be replaced with a vegan alternative upon request.

What kinds of mochi can I learn to make in this Mochi Making Class in Tokyo?

In this mochi-making class, you'll make 5 types of mochi from scratch: strawberry daifuku mochi (a soft type filled with sweet bean paste and a strawberry), dango (skewered mochi balls), ice cream mochi (demonstration by the teacher), warabimochi (a type of confectionery made with bracken starch typically covered in sweet toasted soybean powder) and isobe mochi (a savory kind of mochi snack)
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