Mochi-Making Workshop in Nara
Nara · Workshop & Class
60–120 min
🚶 5 5 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
¥¥
Insider Tip
The freshly pounded mochi has a completely different texture from store-bought — soft, warm, and incredibly stretchy. Best paired with fresh matcha.
JEMS Tip
We book small-group workshops with English-speaking instructors in traditional settings, not the large tourist operations.
About
Experience traditional mochi-making (mochitsuki) in Nara, where you pound steamed glutinous rice with a large wooden mallet into soft, stretchy mochi. You then shape and fill the mochi with sweet red bean paste, kinako, or seasonal flavors.
Crowd Avoidance
Book weekday sessions for smaller groups and a more personal experience. Weekend slots fill up quickly.
Getting There
Various locations in Nara. Most workshops are near Kintetsu Nara Station.