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This roughly 1 to 1 hour 15 minute experience lets you pound mochi using a traditional wooden mortar and mallet in central Osaka. After a 10-minute introduction to the history of mochi pounding, you'll enjoy freshly pounded mochi with five toppings—kinako soybean powder, sweet red bean paste, seaweed, sweet soy sauce, and more—along with tea. Rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 241 reviews.
A wagashi-making experience in Osaka where you create two seasonal nerikiri sweets using shiro-an (white bean paste) and azuki bean paste from a long-established Kyoto shop. With authentic ingredients and tools, even beginners can produce beautiful results, and both solo travellers and groups are welcome. Rated 4.6 (39 reviews).
