Home Visit and Mochi Pounding Experience in Shiga

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Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
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Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds

About the Activity

Everyone is encouraged to join the fun and experience this traditional method of making mochi. You will be able to try different fillings for the mochi, such as mugwort, red bean paste and even Natto! For lunch, join your hosts around the table, where they will demonstrate how to cook Sukiyaki. A delicious hot-pot dish with fresh, local chicken and plenty of vegetables, picked straight from the local fields! Cook the dish together and enjoy a homely lunch, making warm conversation with your hosts.

4 hours

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 2

Inclusions & Exclusions

Experience Fee

Ingredients for Mochi Making

Home-made dinner

Guide Fee

Transportation Fees to/from meeting point

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Maximum 7 travellers in this tour.

You will start your tour by Visiting the Ogura Shrine, legend has it that the Shinto spirit of rain is said to reside. If you visit in May you may be able to catch the local festival to pray for an abundant harvest. Head to your next location and visit a local's rice farmer house. Get ready for a hands-on and tasty tradition, mochi pounding! Using a large wooden mallet and mortar you'll help turn freshly steamed glutinous rice into soft, chewy mochi. View Location

Sample Menu

Starters

Mochi - A Japanese Rice Cake

Main Courses

Sukiyaki - A traditional Japanese hot pot dish

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
The guide will meet you at the Ogotoonsen Station, holding a board with your name on it. The detailed meet-up location will be send after the booking confirmation.
Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time

Pickup points

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Japanese
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

Operated by 株式会社Honey J コーポレーションCreated on 28 May 2025Created on 31 May 2025

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