Home Visit and Mochi Pounding Experience in Shiga
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.
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Home Visit and Mochi Pounding Experience in Shiga
Pickup included
What's included in Home Visit and Mochi Pounding Experience in Shiga
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Food Menu
STARTER - Mochi
A Japanese Rice Cake
MAIN - Sukiyaki
A traditional Japanese hot pot dish
Inclusions
- Experience Fee
- Ingredients for Mochi Making
- Home-made dinner
- Guide Fee
- Transportation Fees to/from meeting point
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
