Pound your own mochi!
Mochi is a sticky rice cake made by steaming glutinous rice called "Mochigome". Then you need to pound the Mochigome while it's hot in order to make Mochi.
In Japan, Mochi Pounding Celebrations are held for special celebrations such as New Year's. Mochi are usually made by machines nowadays, but in order to taste the real texture and flavour of fresh mochi, you need to pound the Mochigome using kine (pestle) and usu (mortar) . Try your hand in Mochi Pounding! It will be one of the cultural experiences you'll never forget.
In Japan, Mochi Pounding Celebrations are held for special celebrations such as New Year's. Mochi are usually made by machines nowadays, but in order to taste the real texture and flavour of fresh mochi, you need to pound the Mochigome using kine (pestle) and usu (mortar) . Try your hand in Mochi Pounding! It will be one of the cultural experiences you'll never forget.
Experience at the Visitor Center
Place：Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center
(23 Shimo Agake Miyama Town Nantan City Kyoto Prefecture)
*Free luggage storage service is available.
(23 Shimo Agake Miyama Town Nantan City Kyoto Prefecture)
*Free luggage storage service is available.
Activity Information
| Name | Mochi Pounding Experience |
|---|---|
| Host | Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association |
| Available | Throughout the year *Except Wednesday and Thursday |
| Start time | 10:00a.m.~3:00p.m. |
| Duration | Approx. 45 minutes |
| Price | Price for one group (maximum capacity 30): JPY16,500（including tax） |
| Minimum | 2 participants |
| Maximum | 30 participants |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days prior |
| Meeting place | Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center Google map |
| Nearest bus stop | Agake (安掛) |
| Pick-up service | Not available |
| Peyment | Credit Card (payment in advance) |
| Cancellation policy | 7-2 days 30%; Previous day 40%; Activity date or no show 100% |
| info@miyama-kyoto.com |
