Mochi Making at a Private Studio in Tokyo
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Tokyo, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Mochi is one of Japan’s most popular treats—sticky rice cakes with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. On this tour, learn how mochi is made from a local chef in her own home and get hands-on as you make your own. Create different varieties such as red bean filling, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango (skewered mochi with sweet soy), or wagashi (candy-style mochi), then sit down to sample your creations with traditional matcha tea.
- Learn how to make mochi with a local chef
- Create a variety of mochi flavors and styles
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Small-group cooking class with a maximum of six people
Sample Menu
Dessert
Strawberry Daifuku Mochi
Mochi with a bean paste and strawberry filling (2 pcs).
Dessert
MItarashi Dango
Mochi balls on skewers (2 pcs) with a sweet soy sauce glaze
Dessert
Isobe mochi
Grilled Savory Mochi with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed
Dessert
Warabi Mochi
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream (Demo Only)
There will be a demonstration on how to make mochi ice cream.
What's Included
- Mochi making lesson
- Food tasting
- Aprons
- English recipe sheet
- Green tea, Hojicha, or Coffee
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1-chōme-3-16 Meguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
The building does not have a sign in English but we are next to Family Mart Combini. Go up the stairs and you will find the entrance to the building. Please press 303 + enter button(on the right bottom corner)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Minimum age to attend the class is 4 years
- Non-smoking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (excl. Private Class)
- Children under the age of 4 not allowed in class due to safety reasons
- Please book for 1 Adult for Private classes up to 6 people.
- Dairy free Ice Cream can be prepared upon request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
ssabbubeh84
This was an absolutely amazing cooking class! The class takes place in a beautiful private kitchen with a very welcoming environment.
Chef Michiko-san is very professional, friendly, informative and knowledgeable. I was completely impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and high skills. She is incredibly kind and friendly, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. She explained everything with so much knowledge and clarity, making it easy to follow each step.
She started the class with a fantastic presentation! The Presentation had very valuable information and I genuinely learned a lot. The information presented was new to me and incredibly useful.
We made different kinds of mochi and all were delicious. My favourites were the Strawberry Daifuku with White Bean Paste and Mitarashi Dango. You will also get a PDF with Mochi Recipes that you get to keep to try again at home.
The cooking itself was awesome but it’s chef Michiko-San that really made it special. I left feeling very happy and will not forget this wonderful experience.
It’s simply a wonderful cooking class.
The activity exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it.
Thank you very much Chef Michiko.
Reviews
5.0
based on 69 reviews
Paul_H, Apr 2026
We are a family of five and has a fun time making and learning about mochi. The experience was all very well managed.
Rinat_Y, Apr 2026
A really fun and delicious experience! This was a highlight for our family in Japan. Highly recommend it!
Albert_F, Apr 2026
Fun class learning the basics of mochi making. Helpful and friendly instruction and yummy treats at the end of class.
Terilyn_W, Apr 2026
Our family had such a great time making and eating a variety of tasty mochi!! Would definitely recommend this activity. And our instructors were wonderful😃
Maria_W, Apr 2026
This was such a good class- very beginner friendly but hands in so I walked away feeling like I can make these at home.
I also walked away with a full delicious mochi meal.
Ospino_F, Mar 2026
It was such a great experience learning all about Mochi and its history!! I would definitely recommend it to others!
Janet_N, Mar 2026
What an excellent experience. Yukka was so kind and friendly. Her directions to find the class were very helpful. We learned a bit about mochi history as well as when mochi is traditionally eaten. We watched her make the mochi and then prepared three kinds ourselves. She prepared savory mochi for us. We also tried warabi-mochi with brown sugar syrup. Everything was excellent. 10/10 excellent experience.
Nina_C, Mar 2026
We learned so much about mochi and had fun making it with a very small group of 4 students. It was a great way to spend time with my 10-year-old. At the end you are served tea along with the mochi you made. It will likely be more than you can eat. Owa is a wonderful instructor!
Joanne_C, Mar 2026
Tucked in a nondescript apartment building, a delightful culinary experience awaits! Waka, our cheerful instructor, taught our family how to make 3 different kinds of mochi treats. Her assistant, whose name escapes me, was very kind. She helped my youngest daughter with some of the trickier mixing steps. We learned a lot about the history and tradition of mochi in the Japanese culture as well!
Robert_B, Mar 2026
What an enjoyable experience! We are a family of Six, Grandparents, Parents and 2 kids aged 7 and 10 and we all gave this experience a 10 out of 10. This class is held in a great little studio Kitchen and is a fun hands on experience that we all enjoyed so much, from the history of mochi, to the cooking technique, to the eating and enjoyment, we did it all, would highly recommend !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review and for joining our mochi workshop.
It was our pleasure spending time with your family and sharing the art of wagashi.
Your kind words mean a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Erin_T, Feb 2026
The mochi making class was so interesting and fun! And DELISH! Walka’s class was part educational and part cooking, we learned about the history of mochi and created four types of mochi. My entire family - spanning grandma, husband, and my teen - enjoyed the class so much!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for writing a fantastic review! Waka will be delighted to hear it. We are happy that your whole family enjoyed our experience. Again, thank you so much for joining!
Mandy_G, Jan 2026
This was such a fun experience and we learned a lot! The teachers were so kind, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone genuinely had a great experience. The mochi is absolutely delicious! We learned about new ways to eat the mochi and the cultural importance of mochi- it was so cool! I would definitely recommend this to everyone. They also offer seasonal classes which focus on the fruits and holidays of the season. We went during strawberry season, it was excellent!
Jared_C, Dec 2025
Who would have thought making tasty and photogenic mochi would have been so much fun? We made several different kinds of wonderful mochi, from the dango to the strawberries. Our hosts were knowledgeable around the how and why along with being patient as we made a mess of their kitchen. Bonus? We got to eat it all when we were done!
LisaMarie_C, Dec 2025
Highly recommend this mochi-making class - accessible location, small group, fantastic teacher and we made so much mochi. It was delicious! I am not a strong cook, but it was very easy to follow along.
ssabbubeh84, Dec 2025
This was an absolutely amazing cooking class! The class takes place in a beautiful private kitchen with a very welcoming environment.
Chef Michiko-san is very professional, friendly, informative and knowledgeable. I was completely impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and high skills. She is incredibly kind and friendly, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. She explained everything with so much knowledge and clarity, making it easy to follow each step.
She started the class with a fantastic presentation! The Presentation had very valuable information and I genuinely learned a lot. The information presented was new to me and incredibly useful.
We made different kinds of mochi and all were delicious. My favourites were the Strawberry Daifuku with White Bean Paste and Mitarashi Dango. You will also get a PDF with Mochi Recipes that you get to keep to try again at home.
The cooking itself was awesome but it’s chef Michiko-San that really made it special. I left feeling very happy and will not forget this wonderful experience.
It’s simply a wonderful cooking class.
The activity exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it.
Thank you very much Chef Michiko.
Sam_B, Nov 2025
Ayumi was an excellent teacher on both making mochi and its place in Japanese culture. The mochi we made was also absolutely delicious and used some local fresh strawberries
Doerte_J, Nov 2025
I really enjoyed learning to make mochi. Owa told us a lot about the history of mochi and the role they play in Japanese culture. We got to make different types of mochi … and taste them. The grilled mochi Owa made for us was amazing, thank you!
Lisa_B, Oct 2025
This is a fun hands on class to make mochi. A nice small classroom setting and the instructor was solid. We had enough to take home as well.
Monica_P, Oct 2025
What a great experience. I finally learned how to handle mochi and different options to use it. It was alot of fun and delicious
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for leaving a review. We are happy that you have enjoyed your class. Hope you enjoy making them at home too!
Rachel_L, Sep 2025
Had so much fun— was very well done and our teacher was so sweet! The mochi was delicious and loved that we got to make all different kinds!
Lauren_S, Aug 2025
What a fun experience! We learned to make multiple different types of mochi, the history behind mochi, and of course- ate mochi! Our instructor was very friendly and very passionate. Highly recommend! So fun to watch my husband try his best lol
Amanda_M, Aug 2025
Hostess was very sweet and informative. My daughter and I enjoyed the experience so much! Small group made it easy to follow and feel personal.
Laura_B, Jul 2025
We had a great experience learning how to make mochi treats, including a history about mochi. Our instructor was excellent!
Karen_C, Jul 2025
Such a fun experience! The class is very cozy-total of 8. The class was very informative with slides in the beginning with the history of mochi. Then making all different types of mochi. The assistants were very helpful & kept cleaning up after us to keep our workstations tidy. We were able to take pictures & then eat our creations. Also gave us containers to take home if we couldn't finish them.
Kaitlin_L, Jul 2025
My mom and I had so much fun making mochi treats at this class! The instructors were kind and outgoing and gave us all the tools we needed while giving expert instruction. The class moved at a nice pace, and we had many tasty treats to eat by the end! Definitely recommend if you like mochi and want to do a fun activity indoors!
Liann_L, Jul 2025
This was a great experience and we enjoyed learning and tasting the different flavors of mochi and condiment sauces
Joe_B, May 2025
The mochi making class was a wonderful and intimate experience learning the art and history of Mochi. Very informative and fun! Also delicious. Never knew there was a savory form of mochi, which we got to try! Our group had a wonderful time and would recommend anyone looking for a fun time to check it out! The instructors also speak very good English, since none of us speak Japanese and found it very easy to communicate.
Ann_J, May 2025
Awesome experience starting with directions to the experience. A balanced combination of actually making mochi and demonstration of other types of mochi. The end products were delicious. Highlybtegommuoumm
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Orinta_B, Apr 2025
Really enjoyed the Mochi making class. Learned how to make several different deserts as well as related history and cultural meanings behind the different color or ingredient choices. Thank you!
Regina_D, Apr 2025
This class was wonderful and exceeded my expectations. We learned about Mochi and the culture then made multiple types of mochi.
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