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
MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO
Our experience venue is located near Ryoan-ji Temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto.
It is about a 5-minute walk from Ryoanji Station (Randen Line).
Please walk along the Ryoanji approach road and enter the quiet residential area.
A small sign marks the entrance.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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
MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO
Our experience venue is located near Ryoan-ji Temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto.
It is about a 5-minute walk from Ryoanji Station (Randen Line).
Please walk along the Ryoanji approach road and enter the quiet residential area.
A small sign marks the entrance.
This experience offers a relaxed, small-group opportunity to savor Japan's “night-only” culture, available only in Kyoto. After check-in, we'll provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the history of Japanese mochi pounding and tea ceremony. Next, you'll try your hand at authentic mochi pounding using a traditional mortar and pestle. The freshly pounded mochi will be finished on the spot—enjoy its warm, freshly made flavor. Furthermore, you'll participate in a matcha preparation experience using authentic tea ceremony tools. We'll carefully explain traditional tools like the chasen whisk, chashaku scoop, and natsume bowl, which you rarely get to handle. At the end of the experience, you...
