Come experience a pillar of traditional Japanese culinary tradition with friends and family!  Outside of Japan, mochi may have an association with sweets and ice cream, but this versatile food has so many uses in any variety of dishes.  Learn about rice growing and production in Japan, then experience the process of mochi making by swinging the hammer and shaping the mochi yourself. We can also add some local flavor to the mochi we make by adding in a Japanese herb called yomogi which turns the rice cakes a deep green.

Once all the hard work is done, sit down to enjoy the mochi with a variety of different toppings both sweet and savory.  You'll be sure to remember this unique way of cooking and enjoying rice!

• Experience cost: 14,000yen per group (payable by cash or card) (One group is up to 6 people)

• Location: Roadside Station Hida-Asahimura (Google Maps link below) 

• Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.  Please consult with us for weekends.

• Flavor of mochi: Green yomogi or plain white rice (Yomogi is a plant found in Japan, it has a subtle herby flavor)

• Mochi Toppings: Roasted soybean flour, brown sugar syrup, red bean paste, soy sauce, grated radish, sesame sauce and nori seaweed. 

• What to bring:  Clothes that are easy to move in, (for those with long hair) something to tie your hair back.

• Reservations: Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Days of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

• Pick-up and Drop-off from Takayama: For an additional fee, we can offer pick-up and drop-off from Takayama.  Please be sure to confirm details below in the "Notes" section.

• Other points of consideration:
• • For those groups with small children, we also have small hammers that kids can try using as well.
  • Because mochi is a very calorie rich food we ask participants to consider this as a meal, not a snack.  
  • If you wish to use cash to pay for the experience, please let us know in the application form.
  • For those coming by car, please feel free to use the large parking lots outside of the Roadside Station Hida-Asahimura.

• Further Questions:  Please feel free to contact us on Instagram @living_asahi if you have any questions!

Please be sure to read the points below.

Allergy Information / Dietary Restrictions

Please be sure to inform us of any allergy information or dietary restrictions for all members of your group when reserving an experience.

Safety

Mochi-Making in Japan involves using large hammers to pound steamed rice into the sticky rice cakes.  As such, we ask all participants to be careful when swinging the hammers, staying aware of your surroundings.  

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation policy for the experience is listed below:

Pick-up and Drop-off

We can offer pick-up and drop-off from Takayama to Hida-Asahi as part of the experience for an additional fee.  It is roughly a 30-minute drive one way.  Please consult the pricing below:

  4 persons and below...                                                           ...2000yen 

 More than 4 persons...                         ...price available on consultation