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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reproduced at home. You will watch Midori prepare local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients.
- Japanese cooking class in Kyoto with a local
- Learn to cook traditional Japanese dishes from scratch
- Discover Japanese ingredients and cooking styles
- Get insight into Kyoto's best restaurants and shopping recommendations
- A fun and relaxing, cultural and culinary experience
Example Menu
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Menu 1: Teriyaki Chicken
(Teriyaki chicken or fried tofu steak, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
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Menu 2: Okonomiyaki
(Japanese pancake, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
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Menu 3: Takoyaki
(Octopus ball, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
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Menu 4: Gyoza
(Pan fry dumplings, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
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Menu 5: Pork Tonkatsu
(Pork or chicken cutlet), onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
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Menu 6: Vegan or Vegetarian
Choose one of the menus listed which can be made vegetarian or vegan, including ramen and gyoza
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Menu 7: Ramen
Shoyu Ramen (Soy sauce ramen, Japanese fried chicken and onigiri (rice ball)
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Menu 9: Karaage
Japanese fried chicken, potato salad, onigiri (rice ball) and miso soup
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your host at her cooking studio in Shimogyo Ward. A 5-minute walk from Tambaguchi station, 2 stops on the Sagano Line from JR Kyoto station. Check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address and Google Maps link to the location. Above only offers neighborhood details.
What to expect
Join Midori for an authentic and immersive cooking class where you’ll choose from one of her thoughtfully curated set menus, featuring simple yet delicious recipes that are easy to recreate at home. The experience blends hands-on cooking with live demonstrations, as Midori guides you through preparing seasonal dishes using time-honored techniques and traditional ingredients.
The cooking session lasts about 1.5 hours, followed by a shared meal where you'll savor the dishes you helped create. During the meal, Midori will share her favorite local restaurant recommendations and insider tips on where to shop for food and souvenirs in Kyoto.
This is a relaxed, intimate experience—like cooking with a friend—and is perfect for couples, families, or anyone curious about Japanese food culture.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian, vegan, kosher and halal options are available, please advise at time of booking if required - our host can accommodate dietary restrictions if informed in advance.
- Private, personalized experience
- Please choose between 5 different set menu options and include it in the Special Requirements section of your booking
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian, vegan, kosher and halal options are available, please advise at time of booking if required - our host can accommodate dietary restrictions if informed in advance.
- Private, personalized experience
- Please choose between 5 different set menu options and include it in the Special Requirements section of your booking
- A cat resides in the home but remains upstairs during the class and does not enter the kitchen or dining area.
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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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