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This is more than a cooking class—it's an opportunity to experience everyday life in Kyoto through its food, culture, and traditions.
In a private lesson at a traditional Kyoto townhouse, you'll prepare a homemade Japanese bento using Kyoto's famous underground spring water. Learn authentic techniques for making fluffy onigiri, dashimaki tamago, and seasonal side dishes that you can recreate at home.
After cooking, wrap your bento in bamboo leaves and, weather permitting, enjoy it on a peaceful picnic by the Kamo River, followed by a casual matcha experience.
Because every class is private, the menu can be customized with advance notice, creating a relaxed and personal experience that goes beyond simply following recipes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This experience starts at a traditional machiya townhouse located in Shogoin Rengecho, Kyoto. The exact address and detailed directions will be provided after booking. Guests are welcome to come to the meeting point on their own using public transportation, taxi, or on foot.
What to expect
After meeting at the machiya, your instructor Toshiko will guide you step by step through making a classic Japanese bento. You will cook rice using Kyoto’s underground spring water and learn to prepare onigiri, dashimaki tamago, and seasonal side dishes.
This is a relaxed, hands-on experience where you can ask questions and learn at your own pace. The menu can be adjusted to match your interests or dietary needs whenever possible.
Once your bento is ready, take it to the nearby Kamo River for a peaceful picnic. After your meal, enjoy a simple and casual matcha tea experience.
If the weather is not suitable for an outdoor picnic, you can enjoy your bento comfortably inside the townhouse instead.
This is a private and personal experience. Adjustments for dietary restrictions or simple requests can be accommodated whenever possible.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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