Kyoto’s Only Night-Exclusive Cultural Experience Enjoy authentic Japanese culture at night, away from daytime crowds. Experience Japan in a calm, intimate setting with a small group. Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience Use real glutinous rice with an authentic mortar and pestle to make mochi the traditional way. Hands-On Tea Ceremony Experience Learn by using real tea utensils such as the chasen, chashaku, natsume, and kensui while preparing matcha. Touch Real Japanese Swords and Bows Feel the weight of a real Japanese sword and the flexibility of a traditional bow—no glass cases, just the real thing. Enjoy Freshly Made Mochi Taste the warm mochi you made yourself, served immediately. Cult...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Please enjoy the freshly made mochi we prepared ourselves.
During the tea ceremony experience, you will be served traditional Japanese sweets.
Meeting Points
Departure
18-19 Nishinokyō Nagamotochō
Our experience venue is located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, near JR Nijo Station.
It is about a 7-minute walk from JR Nijo Station and a 5-minute walk from Nishioji Oike Station.
Please walk through the quiet neighborhood along Oike Street.
A small sign marks the entrance..
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Kyoto : Mochi Pounding Experience & Tea Ceremony
About
Kyoto’s Only Night-Exclusive Cultural Experience Enjoy authentic Japanese culture at night, away from daytime crowds. Experience Japan in a calm, intimate setting with a small group. Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience Use real glutinous rice with an authentic mortar and pestle to make mochi the traditional way. Hands-On Tea Ceremony Experience Learn by using real tea utensils such as the chasen, chashaku, natsume, and kensui while preparing matcha. Touch Real Japanese Swords and Bows Feel the weight of a real Japanese sword and the flexibility of a traditional bow—no glass cases, just the real thing. Enjoy Freshly Made Mochi Taste the warm mochi you made yourself, served immediately. Cult...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Please enjoy the freshly made mochi we prepared ourselves.
During the tea ceremony experience, you will be served traditional Japanese sweets.
Meeting Points
Departure
18-19 Nishinokyō Nagamotochō
Our experience venue is located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, near JR Nijo Station.
It is about a 7-minute walk from JR Nijo Station and a 5-minute walk from Nishioji Oike Station.
Please walk through the quiet neighborhood along Oike Street.
A small sign marks the entrance..
Return
Itinerary
In this experience, you’ll have the chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto’s unique “evening-only” culture in a small group setting inside an authentic Kyoto machiya townhouse built over 100 years ago, located near Nijo Castle.
After check-in, we’ll provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the history of Japanese mochi-pounding and the tea ceremony.
Next, you’ll try authentic mochi-pounding using a traditional mortar and pestle. The mochi you make will be served fresh on the spot, allowing you to enjoy its warm, freshly made flavor.
You will also participate in a matcha tea ceremony using authentic tea ceremony utensils. We will carefully explain traditional tools such as the chasen (tea wh...
