Takayama Mochi Making Experience in a Buddhist Temple

Takayama, Japan

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1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Dessert

Desert Mochi

We offer toppings like red bean paste, mitarashi sauce, and kinako, but the flavors may change depending on the day.

What's Included

Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

4-chōme-3 Tenmanmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0025, Japan
You can open the entrance door when you arrive at our temple,then you can find the bell in front. Pleasse ring the bell.Our staff will come to help you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:30 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Not recommeded for young kids and elderly people because mochi might stuck in your throat
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Fun making Mochi!

Jeryl_S, Apr 2026

We had a great time learning about why mochi is important in Japanese culture, and how to make it. It was fun!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for joining our Mochi-Pounding (Mochitsuki) experience at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the activity—and the fresh, warm mochi—and we hope it made your visit to Japan even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you back on your next trip to Takayama!

Amazing experience!

Amy_B, Mar 2026

This was such a special and unique experience! Having already done a previous cooking class with Kazuki I knew I had to give this one a go and it was so interesting seeing how traditional mochi is prepared, as well as trying our delicious mochi after all the hard work that went into preparing it. This was the highlight of my time in Takayama and absolute must do for those wanting to have an enriching insight into Japanese food culture and the influence of Buddhism while also trying some great food.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for joining our Mochi-Pounding (Mochitsuki) experience too! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the activity—and the fresh, warm mochi—and we hope it made your visit to Japan even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you back on your next trip to Takayama!

Great experience

Lindsay_B, Feb 2026

It was a great time. We learned a bit about Buddhism and the history of mochi, and got to get hands on with the whole process. Delicious and fun.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for joining our Mochitsuki at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh mochi. See you again in Takayama!

So much fun!

Jivan_G, Jan 2026

This was such a great experience. Was lovely to do it in an active temple. The teacher was also so good with the kids and encouraging them to participate. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for celebrating the spirit of Mochitsuki with us at Takayama Zenkoji. Sharing freshly pounded mochi together is a special moment—may it become a favorite memory from your trip to Japan. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Christmas adventure

Mark_S, Dec 2025

This was a great experience with Kazuki. Not only did he guide us in making mochi, but he also taught us about its history, and how that fit in with the cultural history of Japan as well. Definitely recommend