Visit Narumi Mochi Honten, a Kyoto confectioner established in 1875, to explore the place of mochi in seasonal celebrations, offerings, and community life. Tour the production area, see the traditional equipment, and learn how the shop continues its craft.
Then take up the kine and usu—the wooden mallet and mortar used for mochitsuki—and pound steamed rice under the artisans’ guidance. Finish by tasting freshly made mochi and wagashi prepared by the shop. Guests enjoy the wagashi but do not make it themselves.
Private Mochi Pounding at a Historic Kyoto Sweet Shop
Process
- Explore Narumi Mochi Honten
Tour the production area and learn how mochi is connected to Kyoto’s seasonal customs.
- Pound Mochi
Use a traditional kine and usu to pound steamed rice under the artisans’ guidance.
- Taste Mochi and Wagashi
Enjoy freshly prepared mochi and wagashi made by the shop.
| Venue | Central KyotoThe exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed. |
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| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Experience20,000 JPY / person
Number of ParticipantsInterpreter15,000 JPY / group
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