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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
During this experience you will learn to make sushi of your choice or traditional Obanzai style dishes such as cooked and marinated mushrooms, pickled or slow-cooked seasonal vegetables and tofu dishes prepared the traditional way over an informative conversation with your host Emika in her cozy kitchen. Emika will also teach you to prepare traditional, homemade miso soup from scratch.
The cooking portion of your experience may last about an hour before you enjoy the meal you prepared together.
Emika's family owns an organic vegetable field where she harvests most of the vegetables that she uses in her cooking. Prepare to be amazed by the sheer variety of daikon radishes grown on their farm!
Join Emika and learn all about traditional Japanese cooking techniques, from chopping to marination, from a lovely local!
Example Menu
Main
Choice of 1 main:
Sushi (nigiri or oshi) | Okonomiyaki | Gyoza | Obanzai main (meat or fish)
Starter
Obanzai style vegetable side dishes
Dessert
Japanese sweet
Dessert
Japanese tea ceremony
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet Emika at her home in Kyoto. The location shown is approximate. The exact address and Google Maps link are in the “Know Before You Go” section of your confirmed ticket. Her home is a 15-min walk or 5-min taxi ride from Katsura Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
What to expect
If you choose the market tour option, join Emika for a 1-hour visit to a supermarket and produce store where locals shop. Discover Japanese ingredients and seasonings, and get Emika’s help choosing ingredients to take home.
Choose the calligraphy option to learn basic brush techniques and write a favorite kanji, Japanese word or your name on a traditional shikishi board to take home. This private Kyoto cooking and cultural experience is family-friendly and especially fun for children—a great choice for families looking for things to do with kids in Kyoto.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please inform your host Emika if you would prefer a sushi or Obanzai (native Kyoto) menu when making your booking
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Please note that if you choose the market tour option, it includes a supermarket and your private market tour happens "after" your cooking class and lunch, not before.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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