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Home Cooking Class w/ Fermented Ingredients in Kyoto
Learn healthy Japanese home cooking recipes using naturally fermented ingredients in this cooking class in Kyoto.
Highlights
Learn to cook a healthy staple of Japanese home cooking using naturally fermented ingredients
Learn about healthy Japanese foods and how to use fermented foods and condiments
Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and allergy-free options are available
10 meals
Experience Details
Enjoy making a hearty home-cooked meal with fermented foods and healthy Japanese condiments in this cooking class in Kyoto. Guided by local chefs, you’ll discover original recipes for Japanese home-cooking staple dishes brimming with delicious umami flavors. Learn cooking techniques and traditional methods for authentic Japanese cuisine. The menu changes in every session, with different dishes each time.
Seasonal menu for 2025 (photos are in successive order):
April 2: Nikujaga (A Japanese-style meat and potato broth with a soy sauce base)
April 16: Buta no shogayaki (tender pork slices cooked in ginger and soy sauce atop a steaming bowl of rice)
May 7: Japanese-style fried chicken (karaage)
May 21: Tofu and beef hamburger steak
June 4: Tara no nanbanzuke (crispy whitefish marinated in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with onions and carrots
June 18: Sake hoiru-yaki (steamed salmon with vegetables wrapped in foil)
July 2: Buri daikon (yellowtail and daikon radish simmered in a savory-sweet soy-based sauce)
July 16: Saba no miso ni (fatty mackerel fillets simmered in miso sauce with ginger)
What You Get
Good To Know
- Children are welcome to participate, but their parents are responsible for their participation.
- Please note that children under 3 years of age can participate free of charge but they will not be served any food. Meals will be provided only in case a booking for a child is placed.
- Gluten-free, vegan and halal options, as well as other food allergies or dietary restrictions can be accommodated if informed in advance. Please let your host know your preference upon booking.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the cooking venue, located about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station by bus. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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