Osaka Mochi Pounding Experience & Dotonbori Food Walk (3 Hours)
Osaka Mochi Pounding Experience & Dotonbori Food Walk (3 Hours)
Osaka
Highlights
- Join a hands-on mochi pounding session and shape freshly made rice cakes the traditional way
- Snap a photo at Ebisubashi Bridge with the iconic Glico Running Man Sign lighting up the background
- Taste mochi and seasonal wagashi at Kuromon Ichiba Market, a local favorite for street food and sweets
- Stroll through the narrow, lantern-lit lanes of Hozenji Yokocho before ending in vibrant Shinsaibashi
About
Meet in Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station exit 10 and kick off your evening in one of Osaka’s most energetic districts.
After a short intro, head to a local workshop space for a hands-on mochi pounding experience. You’ll learn how steamed rice is transformed into soft, chewy mochi using traditional tools and techniques. Then shape and taste your freshly made rice cake, understanding why this sweet has been loved for generations.
Next, walk to Ebisubashi Bridge for a quick photo stop with the famous Glico Running Man Sign. Your guide shares the story behind this Osaka icon while you capture the classic shot.
Continue to Kuromon Ichiba Market, known as “Osaka’s Kitchen.” Here, enjoy mochi and traditional wagashi tastings while learning how sweets vary by season and region.
The walk ends through the narrow alley of Hozenji Yokocho before finishing in lively Shinsaibashi. In three hours, you get hands-on culture, local flavors, and Osaka’s best night views without feeling rushed.