Kyoto Supermarket Tour, Tofu Shop Visit + Cooking Class with Rita

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore a bustling, local supermarket that sells everything you need to cook a traditional Japanese meal. Your host Rita will teach you about the local products on offer, from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to Japanese ingredients and spices. After exploring the supermarket together you will walk to a tofu shop, where you will have your cooking lesson. Rita will talk you through the process of how tofu is made from soy beans and describe the variety of products that can be made from it (please note that you will not see the process of making tofu, because the manufacturing starts early in the morning).

During your hands-on cooking class, you will have the opportunity to help prepare and taste the unique ingredients and seasonings that form the foundation of Japanese cuisine. Your cooking lesson with last about an hour and a half before you sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare over a fun conversation.

Example Menu

Starter

Chirashi-sushi

Starter

Miso soup

Main

Teriyaki of fatty Buri (yellowtail) fish

Starter

Marinated seasonal vegetables or tofu dish

What's Included

Tofu shop visit and cooking class and meal with Rita
Private tour of a local supermarket
Local beer (1-2 glasses)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For the market tour, please meet Rita at the NORTH entrance (ground floor) of AEON MALL Kitaoji (Address: 49-1 Koyamakitakamifusacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8142, Japan). The mall is a short walk from Kitaoji Station on the Karasuma Line.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet Rita at AEON MALL Kitaoji before you explore a bustling, local supermarket that sells everything you need to make a traditional Japanese meal at home. Rita will teach you about the local products on offer, from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to Japanese traditional ingredients and spices. You will also learn how to choose the freshest produce. After exploring the supermarket together you will walk together to a tofu shop, where you will have your cooking lesson. Please note that unlike a typical open market visit, this is a visit to a supermarket where locals shop everyday.

Rita will give you an exciting introduction to authentic Japanese cuisine, starting with a brief tour of a tofu shop established 90 years ago. After your introduction to tofu, Rita will take you upstairs for your hands-on cooking class. You will have the opportunity to help prepare and taste the unique ingredients and seasonings that form the foundation of Japanese cuisine. Your cooking lesson with last about an hour and a half before you sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepared over fun conversation.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking - vegetarian option is available.
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note: This is a visit to a supermarket where locals shop everyday, not a typical open market!
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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