Washoku Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Food
In this Kyoto cooking class, learn the principles of Japanese home cooking (washoku) guided by a friendly instructor with over a decade of experience.
Highlights
Learn to cook a traditional Japanese meal with five dishes, including dessert, and enjoy it with matcha green tea
Learn Japanese table manners, cooking techniques, and recipes
Taste dashi and seasonings made in Aichi Prefecture
Your host, Yuka, is a professional chef with over a decade of experience teaching cooking lessons! She loves learning about other cultures and has traveled to 25 countries
If you’d like, go grocery shopping with your host after the cooking class
10 meals
Experience Details
Renowned for its intricacy and elegance, traditional Japanese cuisine (washoku) is a delight for all senses. While it might seem to be overly complicated for a beginner to take on the task of crafting an authentic Japanese dish from scratch, let alone an entire course meal, this class proves that everyone can successfully try their hand at washoku with the right guidance.
In this cooking class, experienced instructor Yuka will teach you the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine. She will guide you through making several dishes, including a main consisting of either chicken or fish, perfectly pillowy Japanese rice, miso soup and egg omelet. You’ll also enjoy a traditional dessert and fresh green tea.
Experience flow:
- Meet your host at the meeting point and walk 5-10 minutes to the cooking school
- Your host, a professional cooking instructor, will present an overview of the class and go over the recipes for the day
- Food tasting: Taste dashi and other seasonings crafted with traditional methods, including fermentation methods from nearby Aichi Prefecture
- Cultural insights: Learn about Japanese food culture and table manners from your host
- Cooking class: Guided by your host, prepare a main dish (consisting of either chicken or fish) and complete your meal with Japanese-style omelet, miso soup, rice and traditional sweets (menu alterations requested in advance may be accommodated).
- After cooking, take photos and enjoy your meal with fresh green tea while interacting with your host
Inclusions
All ingredients and utensils to make a full washoku meal, wagashi, and matcha green tea
Dashi and seasoning tasting
Professional English-speaking instructor
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the experience location
Additional drinks and purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Karasuma Oike Station in Kyoto. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
The main dish can be either chicken or fish. If you have a preference, please notify your host upon booking.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience start time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 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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