KYOTO · COOKING CLASSES
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 kyoto cooking classes travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Kyoto ramen making class at Ramen Factory. Learn noodles from scratch, customize broth and toppings, then eat your homemade lunch.
Most Popular“This class was so fun and informative! Mahiro was really knowledgeable and engaging and taught us how to make an awesome ramen bowl! This will absolutely be a highlight of our trip!!”
Learn to make ramen from flour in Kyoto. Mix miso, salt, and soy sauces, eat your bowl, and take home a souvenir plus recipe email.
Kyoto cooking class for ramen, gyoza and onigiri: learn miso/shoyu broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping in 90 minutes.
Make Kyoto washoku bento in a small group: knife skills, dashi and tempura from a local chef, then eat your own lunch.
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in Kyoto. Professional chefs guide you, then you eat a full meal with beer or sake.
“This was a must do activity as we learned a lot and had a fun time doing it! Ayuri was a wonderful host and translated for us with the chef who taught us how to make ramen from scratch, gyoza, and fried rice. It is located in a former restaurant just off the main street…”
Kyoto izakaya cooking class: cook Japanese home dishes in the afternoon, eat what you make, and take recipes home. 3 hours, $67.
Kyoto’s izakaya-style cooking class at Cooking Sun teaches dashi and seasoning, then you cook and eat a full dinner. Small group.
“Absolutely incredible! The chefs were knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly welcoming. There was a range of experience with cooking in the class and everyone was able to follow along and make some very tasty and visually appealing dishes. I'm a pretty avid cook and I'm really excited to experiment with the new flavour combinations (and utensils)…”
Make gyoza from scratch in a Kyoto townhouse, learn wrapping and cooking, then try optional samurai armor photos in a small group.
“This was such a wonderful activity. I liked the idea of learning to cook something that I can share with friends and family when I get home, other than photos. Maya was fun to learn from. The steps were simple and easy to understand. It was a great way to experience Japan in a small…”
Kyoto Bento Box Cooking Class: make miso, tempura, egg rolls and more, cook with English guidance, eat lunch, take recipes home.
“We absolutely loved this class! It was fun to learn the ingredients and especially wonderful to talk to and learn from our host. The layered egg roll was fun to make. Make sure that you're hungry!”
A 3-hour Kyoto morning bento cooking class where you make sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, then eat your lunch.
Cook Japanese home food in a small Kyoto class near Fushimi-Inari, then shop with your instructor for the exact ingredients.
“We had a great time in Miho's kitchen. We learnt how to make miso soup, matcha, sushi, spinach salad, and tempura. She was super friendly and knowledgeable and also sent us the recipes. The visit to the supermarket was also a great bonus as understanding what is everything is not simple in Japan.”
Make ramen from scratch, wrap gyoza, and cook fried rice with pro chefs in Kyoto. Includes drinks, photos, and recipes.
“Let’s start with the food, it was excellent and definitely a street food experience. Andy was knowledgeable, accommodating, entertaining and engaging . We had a great time and was an excellent introduction to Osaka .”
Kyoto ramen bowl painting and Michelin-nominated cooking class. Make a ceramic souvenir, then assemble award-winning ramen.
“Shin was an amazing guide. I did the experience by myself, and it was perfect! Definitely recommend- the ramen was fantastic!”
Kyoto sushi cooking class at Roujiya: make sushi rice, dashi soup, and pickled ginger with etiquette tips, tea, and recipes.
“Amazing experience! She was so kind, helpful, and very thorough. She made it seem so easy! Would definitely recommend if you want to learn.”
Private Kyoto sushi cooking class and tea ceremony in Emika’s home, using garden-fresh vegetables, with optional local market stroll.
“This experience was one of the highlights of our family trip to Kyoto. Emika was easy to communicate with and responsive to our questions leading up to the class. The sushi making class itself was relaxed, informative and fun! Emika shared a few tricks and special ingredients I can’t wait to try when we get…”
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