About this tour
Learn to cook four Japanese dishes in a traditional Kyoto home near Fushimi Inari, then eat what you've made. This four-hour class keeps groups small (max six people) so you'll get proper attention from your instructor. Afterwards, you'll tour a neighbourhood supermarket to identify the ingredients and seasonings used, picking up tips for recreating these meals at home. You'll leave with recipes and the confidence to cook Japanese food properly.
Highlights
- Cook and eat lunch in an authentic wooden Japanese house
- Small groups of six maximum, solo travellers welcome
- Learn Japanese seasoning basics and cooking techniques
- 30-minute supermarket tour to source ingredients yourself
- Take home recipes for four complete dishes
- English-speaking instructor throughout
What to expect
You'll arrive at a traditional Kyoto home and spend roughly two and a half hours preparing four Japanese dishes under your instructor's guidance. The kitchen is set up for hands-on work—you're chopping, mixing, and cooking, not watching. Once everything's ready, you sit down together and eat your lunch properly. The pace is unhurried; this isn't a race. After the meal, you'll head to the local supermarket with your instructor. They'll show you where to find each ingredient and seasoning you used, explaining Japanese labels and pointing out quality differences. You'll understand how to shop for Japanese cooking back home.
Good to know
Drinks aren't included, so bring water or buy at the supermarket. Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes. The venue isn't accessible for people with spinal injuries. Public transport is nearby if you're not being collected. Tip your instructor if you'd like, but it's not required.
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