“Mochi Master Course” - The Road to Mochi Craftsmanship
Welcome to the world of Mochi!
This is not a place where you simply watch—this is where you level up and become a true mochi artisan with your own hands.
In this course, you will start by kneading steamed mochi rice, then pound it with a real wooden mallet and mortar—full force, bettan bettan!
After pounding, you will cut and shape your own freshly made mochi.
You will then enjoy a tasting experience of 10 different flavors—including kinako, matcha, kuromitsu, grated daikon, and more.
On top of that, you will savor your mochi on our reserved second-floor seating area with a cup of matcha, creating a moment of luxury and peace.
Your one powerful strike of the mallet will turn this experience into a deeper, richer, and more delicious memory of your journey.
From today, you are on the path to becoming a Mochi Master!
【Flow of the experience】
- put on the happi coat and get ready to go!
- with the wooden mallet knead the glutinous rice
- pounding with a large wooden mallet and mortar! Pound with all your might.
Make a wish while pounding the mochi! - cut the freshly made rice cakes by yourself
- 10 luxurious flavors to try(kinako, green tea, black sugar syrup, grated radish,etc)
- relax and enjoy at the reserved seats on the 2nd floor
- Japanese finale with our special matcha green tea!
【Why people love this experience】
One wish? Or many? Shout it out as you pound the mochi—Hanbei’s wildly free mochi-pounding experience!
At Hanbei, your wishes take center stage. With every strike of the mallet, you shout out the future you want to make real. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else in Japan only here at Hanbei in Asakusa!
- Make it, eat it, take it home — all the joy packed in one unforgettable activity
- Be amazed by the ultra-soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture of freshly made mochi
- Relax and enjoy your creation in a reserved seat for an exclusive feel
【Cancellation Policy】
Standard Reservations (1–9 Guests)
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time will not incur any cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, as well as no-shows, will be charged 100% of the booking fee, regardless of the reason.
Group Reservations (10 or More Guests)
For group reservations of 10 or more guests, a different cancellation policy applies, as we reserve the venue, staff, ingredients, and other necessary arrangements in advance.
Cancellations
30 days or more before the scheduled date: No cancellation fee
29–15 days before: 30% of the booking fee
14–8 days before: 50% of the booking fee
7 days before through the day before: 80% of the booking fee
On the day / No-show: 100% of the booking fee
Changes to the Number of Guests
Changes to the number of guests can be made free of charge up to 7 days before the scheduled date.
If the number of guests is reduced 6 days or less before the scheduled date, 100% of the booking fee for each cancelled guest will be charged, as ingredients, staff, and other arrangements will already have been made based on the confirmed number of guests.
If you would like to increase the number of guests, we will accommodate your request whenever possible, subject to availability and our capacity.
Changes to the Reservation Date
Changes to the reservation date can be made free of charge up to 30 days before the scheduled date.
Date changes requested 29 days or less before the scheduled date will be treated as a cancellation, and the cancellation fees listed above will apply.
Weather, Transportation, and Illness
If we are required to close our facility due to a natural disaster such as a typhoon or earthquake, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellations due to circumstances on the guest’s side, including transportation delays or cancellations, illness, or other personal reasons, will be subject to the cancellation policy above.
Plan Overview
Mochi Master Course
- Fee: 7,000yen per person (Children aged 3 and under are free)
※In this experience, we conduct an authentic mochi-pounding session using 1 sho (approximately 10 servings) of glutinous rice each time.
Solo guests are welcome; however, the fee will be ¥14,000 (2-person rate). - For this reason, the minimum charge is ¥14,000 (equivalent to 2 participants).
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: 1–15participants
- Available Time Slots: 9:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30
- This is a hands-on experience that includes mochi pounding and tasting. For hygiene and safety reasons, we do not allow entry for observation only. All visitors must register as participants.
- Please note that other groups may join during the same time slot.
However, each group is provided with its own usu (mortar), kine (mallet), glutinous rice, and mochi.
No tools or ingredients are shared between groups.
Only the space and the instructor’s explanation are shared.
Calligraphy ＋ Mochi Pounding ＋ Lunch
- Fee: 16,000yen/person (tax included)
- Number of people: 2 to 15
- Duration: about 160 minutes
- Time slots: 11:50-12:30 Lunch / 12:30-13:30 Calligraphy / 13:30-14:30 Mochi Pounding
Calligraphy ＋ Mochi Pounding ＋ Dinner
- Fee: 20,000yen/person (tax included)
- Number of people: 2 to 15
- Duration: about 4 hours
- Time slots: 16:00-17:00 Mochi Pounding / 17:00-18:00 Calligraphy / 18:00-20:00 Dinner
