What age is this origami Sakura Mochi for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of origami paper (pink on one side, green on the other) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “さくらもち” (桜餅). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Sakura MochiさくらもちSakura Mochi

A pink rice cake wrapped in a cherry leaf. Paper that is pink on one side and green on the other works best.

4 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper (pink on one side, green on the other)
Age 5+

How to fold

ピンクの面を上にして、下のかどを、まん中より上まで折る（葉っぱ）
Start with the pink side up. Fold the bottom corner up past the center to make the leaf.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
4つのかどを、少しうしろへ折ってまるくする
Fold the four corners behind a little to round it.
できあがり！葉っぱのすじと、上にさくらの花をかいたら、さくらもちのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the leaf veins and a little cherry blossom on top. Your sakura mochi is finished!

Fun fact

さくらもちの葉っぱは、しおづけにしたさくらの葉です。ひなまつりやお花見のころによく食べられます。

The leaf on sakura mochi is a salted cherry leaf. People often eat sakura mochi for Hinamatsuri and cherry blossom viewing.

Origami English in this model

corner角
rice cakeおもち
leaf葉っぱ
wrapつつむ
sweetsおかし

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sakura Mochi for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of origami paper (pink on one side, green on the other) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “さくらもち” (桜餅). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.