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A person preparing sushi with chopsticks on a black plate. 1
Japanese calligraphy tools, papers with calligraphy, and a patterned fabric. 2
A person writing Chinese characters on a piece of paper with a brush. 3
A tea set with a black teapot, a cup, and a tray with a pink object on it. 4
A ceramic cup of matcha tea on a wooden tray with a decorative leaf pattern. 5
By Traveling Spoon

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$140 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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 cosy 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!

Activity location

  • 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 615-8025, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 615-8025, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

Cooking Class & Lunch

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Includes: Cooking, lunch and alcohol with Emika

Starting time: 11:30
Price details
S$139.52 x 1 AdultS$139.52
Total
Price is S$139.52
Until Fri, 25 Sept

Evening Calligraphy & Cooking

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Includes a calligraphy class

Starting time: 17:00
Price details
S$165.12 x 1 AdultS$165.12
Total
Price is S$165.12
Until Fri, 25 Sept

Morning Calligraphy & Cooking

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Includes a calligraphy class

Starting time: 11:30
Price details
S$165.12 x 1 AdultS$165.12
Total
Price is S$165.12
Until Fri, 25 Sept

Supermarket, Cooking & Lunch

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Includes:: Supermarket, cooking, lunch and alcohol with Emika

Starting time: 11:30
Price details
S$203.52 x 1 AdultS$203.52
Total
Price is S$203.52
Until Fri, 25 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    30-min Calligraphy lesson and shikishi board to take home (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    1-hour local supermarket and produce store tour (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Traditional homecooked Japanese meal
  • Inclusions
    Alcohol: 1–2 glasses of local beer or sake
  • Inclusions
    Private, hands-on Japanese cooking class and Match tea ceremony with local host Emika
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport 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 travellers 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.

Activity itinerary

This is a unique opportunity to visit a local home and experience traditional Japanese culture and cuisine. Meet Emika at her home for a private Kyoto cooking class that starts or ends with traditional matcha prepared by Emika or her father during a tea ceremony. Learn to make sushi, gyoza, okonomiyaki or another traditional main, along with two Obanzai-style vegetable dishes. Discover seasonal ingredients and classic Japanese cooking techniques in a fun, engaging environment. Emika even grows organic vegetables that may be used in your class. All skill levels are welcome! After cooking, enjoy the meal you prepared together. 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 favourite 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.

Location

Activity location

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    31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 615-8025, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō
    • 615-8025, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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