Mononoke Village
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This area is inspired by the Japanese mountain village landscape in Princess Mononoke. It features hands-on learning center, Tatara-ba, Lord Okkoto slide and Demon Spirit structure.
Tatara-ba
Tatara-ba is a hands-on learning center designed to look like a building in the film. Grass is laid on the roof. For the first interactive experience held at Tatara-ba, you can try making a local specialty called Gohei-mochi (rice cakes) on a charcoal grill.
Charcoal Grilled Gohei-mochi Cooking Experience
Gohei-mochi is made with white rice, lightly pounded and wrapped around a wooden skewer. It is then sauced and grilled. It is a local specialty in the hillside towns of Aichi and surrounding prefectures. At Tatara-ba you can add your preferred sauce and cook it yourself over a traditional charcoal grill. Don't miss your chance to learn a bit of food culture and enjoy this beloved local snack.
| Hands-on Experience Fee | 1,200 yen per person (tax included) 1 Mochi Stick + 1 Jar of Sauce of Your Choice |
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| Estimated Time | Approximately 20 minutes |
| Sauce Flavors (one per person) |
Walnut Miso
 
Soy Sauce
Napolitan (ketchup base)
Curry
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| Age Requirement |
10 years and above
*Children of 9 years and under may enter Tatara-ba, but cannot participate in the hands-on experience. |
*Reservations are not required. You can sign-up at the entrance to Tatara-ba on the day of your visit. When Gohei-mochi is sold out, the experience will be unavailable.
*The charcoal grills are extremely hot. Please exercise caution to avoid burns.
*Please take care not to stain your clothing with charcoal, sauce, etc.
- *Refer to the following symbols for allergen information:
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Eggs- Milk
- Wheat
Buckwheat Flour
Peanuts
Shrimp
Crab- Walnuts
Lord Okkoto
This is a slide based on the character Lord Okkoto from the film. His white coat is expressed by a mosaic of colorful tiles and stones.
*Limited to children of 12 years and under
*Unavailable for use in the event of rain
Demon Spirit
This structure is based on the Demon Spirit from the film.
Nearby you can find the Watchtower from Emishi Village.
*The Demon Spirit structure and Watchtower are not for climbing.
Mononoke Village Rest Stop
The rest stop shop sells original items as well as refreshments to help you relax and recharge.
Originally an office building for the Expo 2005 Aichi next to Satsuki and Mei's House, this building was relocated to Mononoke Village. The roof was reimagined in a stone style to blend in to its new surroundings.
*A ticket for Mononoke Village is required in order to enter and make a purchase at Mononoke Village Rest Stop.