Kyoto Vegan Food Experiences(34)

Experience the vegan delights of Kyoto with its rich array of plant-based dishes and traditional sweets, set in a city steeped in history and charm.
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Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto

If ramen noodles aren’t accessible in your home country, how about learning how to make it from scratch? At a ramen shop in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, you’ll mix, roll and cut your dough.

from¥6,000
(67)
Has a gift
Private Experience
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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.

from¥13,125
(31)
Bestseller
Cooking Classes
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Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto

In historic Kyoto, renowned for its picturesque temples and shrines, learn how to make two types of sushi (sushi rolls and round temari-zushi) and the soup stock dashi, which forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes.

from¥9,200
(21)
Learn etiquette
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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

from¥11,000
(20)
With dessert
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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Bento Making Class in Kyoto

Learn about the essential components of washoku (Japanese cuisine) during this bento making class in Kyoto. Make a balanced meal of six different dishes including tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, with your friendly cooking teacher.

from¥10,300
(13)
With green tea
Cooking Classes
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Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto

Love izakaya (Japanese pub) foods? This cooking class in Kyoto will teach you how to make a variety of dishes that pair perfectly with sake and beer! Enjoy the cozy, homey atmosphere and learn about the foundational ingredients of Japanese cuisine.

from¥10,300
(13)
Food Tours
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Private Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto

Kansai region residents will guide you through the streets of Kyoto, sharing the city's rich and beautiful history and culture. Drinking alongside the locals, you can experience Japan in a way most tourists can only dream of.

from¥14,500
(14)
With sake
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto

Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!

from¥6,300
(6)
With green tea
Cooking Classes
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Seasonal Home Cooking Class in Kyoto

Delve into Japanese home cooking at a family house located only 10 minutes from the Kyoto Botanical Gardens. Guided by a local cooking instructor, you’ll prepare an appetizing lunch using seasonal and organic ingredients.

from¥8,000
(11)
Cooking Classes
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Kyoto Decorative Sushi Cooking Class (Private)

Learn to make creative decorative sushi rolls called kazarimaki in this private sushi-making class at your instructor's home near Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Made with plant-based ingredients, these colorful sushi rolls are vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

from¥9,900
(5)
Near station
Private Experience
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Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto

This tour combines the cultural hotspots of Kyoto with its famous Nishiki Market, home to hundreds of shops selling everything from premium sake, to crunchy pickles, to savory rice crackers. Sightsee and snack your way through the area with a guide!

from¥14,500
(6)
Regional food
Food Tours
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Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s 400-year-old culinary hub, stopping at several shops offering fresh seafood, local products and intricate sweets. Get deep insights into Kyoto’s cuisine from a local guide.

from¥24,300
(6)
With lunch
Food Tours
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Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.

from¥4,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
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Kyoto Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi With a Professional Chef

Learn how to make vegan sushi with a professional English-speaking sushi chef in Kyoto! Make eight types of sushi using two types of rice (germinated & white), cultivate lifelong cooking skills, & then enjoy your handmade sushi lunch.

from¥10,500
(3)
With lunch
Food Tours
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Uncovering Uji: Premium Tea, Shrines & Spirituality in Kyoto

Uncover the intricacies of Japanese tea via a road less traveled in Uji–Kyoto's most famous tea-producing region. You'll learn the nuances of regional teas, soak up Uji's history, and journey to cultural landmarks alongside a knowledgeable host.

from¥9,450
(2)
Tea experience
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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Make Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) & Matcha with Nariko (Kyoto)

Unleash your inner confectionary artist with a nerikiri-making class in Kyoto! Join Nariko to learn how to make 5 different nerikiri (Japanese wagashi sweets) then enjoy a matcha-making & tasting experience.

from¥10,000
(2)
Near station
Cooking Classes
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Sushi Making Class Near Nishiki Market (Kyoto)

In this sushi making class near Gion and Nishiki Market, less than 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station, savor the quintessential flavors of Kyoto. Learn to make three kinds of sushi, taste local seasonings, and indulge in dessert.

from¥12,000
Cooking Classes
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Customizable Ramen-Making Class in Kyoto

Make a customized bowl of ramen in Kyoto with gluten-free, halal, pescetarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. Learn how to make the noodles from scratch and personalize the broth for a unique and delicious ramen experience.

from¥19,800
Food Tours
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Kyoto’s Kitchen: Nishiki Market Food Tour With Hiroshi

Join Hiroshi–your adventurous guide–for an private tour of Nishiki Market in Kyoto! You’ll learn about the market’s history, tour the stalls, sample foods, learn how the famed tsukemono (pickles) are made, then toast with a shot of sake.

from¥8,000
(2)
Private Experience
Food Tours
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Tea Ceremony in a Japanese Painter's Garden – Kyoto

Enter a world of Japanese art, nature, history, culture, & tea. Join Junko Sophie Kakizaki – a respected tea ceremony master – for a small group Japanese tea ceremony at Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum in Kyoto.

from¥88,000
Food Tours
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Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets

Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.

from¥2,900
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
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Private Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto

Make ramen, gyoza and onigiri rice balls in this private Kyoto cooking class led by an experienced and friendly host, Midori. You’ll learn original recipes and cooking methods and enjoy a wholesome meal that is 100% free of animal products.

from¥13,000
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
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Kyoto Premium Tea Farm Tour & Gourmet Experience in Wazuka

Travel to the tea fields of Wazuka in Southern Kyoto for an ultimate tea experience that includes leaf picking, traditional cooking, and matcha making, as you learn about the area’s fascinating tea history, heritage and culture from the locals.

from¥130,000
Regional food
Private Experience
Food Tours
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Private Kyoto Tour: Coffee & Shopping with a Local Foodie

Enjoy a private tour of Kyoto with Midori, a local foodie! Get to know her over coffee, and she’ll take you out to explore the city, picking places according to your interests. Finish your tour at a coffee shop selected especially for you.

from¥7,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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Private Cooking Class in Kyoto: Make a Tonkatsu Cutlet Meal

Learn to make a crispy tonkatsu cutlet meal with a Kyoto foodie and culinary researcher in this cooking class only 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options available!

from¥13,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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Private Teriyaki Chicken Meal Cooking Class in Kyoto

Make a delicious chicken teriyaki meal in this private cooking class with a foodie and culinary researcher in central Kyoto. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options can be accommodated (with deep-fried tofu instead of chicken).

from¥13,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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Miso Making Class & Tasting in a Kyoto Sushi Restaurant

Umami-rich miso is used extensively in Japanese cuisine, from ramen to salad seasonings. In this miso-making class and tasting in Kyoto, discover its rich flavors and create your own batch to take home guided by an expert in fermented foods.

from¥6,600
Dining Experiences
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Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin

Experience ancient Kyoto and indulge in its cuisine in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse designated as a tangible cultural property of the city. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a traditional kaiseki meal by candlelight.

from¥15,000
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Amazing experience, Aya lives and breathes everything she teaches. I can only be greatful to be invited to someones house and to be received with such elegance and courtesy. Thank you so much for everything. 100% Recommended.
Ivan Mancilla Guerrero
December 20, 2024
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The ramen noodle making exceeded my expectations and it was an amazing experience! I would highly recommend it to anyone fascinated in ramen noodle making.
Alex Ramos
December 17, 2024
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Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto
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The cooking class was a wonderful interactive experience and was lots of fun to partake in. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting to try out making ramen!
Mia Dickinson
December 03, 2024
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The Ramen Making Experience was absolutely fantastic and highly recommend especially for those with kids! We are a family of 4 with our youngest being a 6 year old girl and everyone enjoyed the experience. The staff who assisted us, Yaya and Patty, we very fun, kind and professional, making a great experience even better! They did a great job at spitting the jobs for everyone and making the experience fun and exciting. The ramen afterwards was very very good! While the experience takes about an hour, give yourself some more time to eat afterwards. All in all, highly recommended and worth your time!
Richard Tseng
December 02, 2024
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Educational! A really great experience.
Alek Toumert
November 29, 2024
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Discover the Vegan Delights of Kyoto

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, offers a rich tapestry of traditional experiences and culinary wonders. For those pursuing a plant-based lifestyle, Kyoto is particularly accommodating with its variety of vegan food experiences. From delicate tofu dishes to innovative plant-based versions of Kyoto's traditional sweets, you will find an abundance of vegan options that celebrate the essence of Japanese cuisine.

The city’s historical connection to Buddhism has helped pave the way for its vegan-friendly offerings. Buddhist monks have adhered to a vegetarian diet for centuries, crafting Shojin Ryori (traditional vegetarian cuisine) that is both simple and exquisite. You can taste this history in every bite as you explore the vegan offerings in serene settings such as Zen temples or charming tea houses. Kyoto’s commitment to seasonal and local produce ensures that every meal is fresh, vibrant, and imbued with natural flavors.

Experience Vegan Kyoto Through Local Delicacies

As you wander the ancient streets of Kyoto, you will stumble upon a wide array of eateries and food stalls that cater to vegan diets without compromising on tradition or taste. Begin your journey with yudofu, a hot pot dish featuring silken tofu simmered in a savory broth, perfect for the cooler months. Kyoto's unique take on tempura, using regional vegetables like kabocha squash and eggplant, creates a light and crispy treat that is both satisfying and guilt-free.

Don’t miss the chance to try vegan sushi, which substitutes fish with beautifully arranged vegetables and succulent mushrooms. These colorful, bite-sized delights provide a refreshing take on an iconic dish. Another must-try is the vegan ramen, a steaming bowl of noodles served with a rich miso or soy sauce broth, topped with a variety of fresh vegetables, tofu, and seaweed.

Embrace Kyoto's Vegan Desserts and Teas

No culinary tour of Kyoto would be complete without indulging in its vegan-friendly sweets. Wagashi, or traditional Japanese confections, often find vegan-friendly formulations using sweet beans, rice flour, and seasonal fruits. These delicacies are not only delicious but also reflect the changing seasons and natural beauty of Kyoto.

Pair your sweet treats with a warm cup of matcha or hojicha tea, which are inherently vegan and offer a delightful way to experience Kyoto’s tea culture. Many tea houses provide vegan options that highlight the delicate notes of tea paired with perfectly crafted vegan sweets, immersing you in a truly authentic Kyoto experience.

Embark on a journey of taste and discovery with these diverse vegan food experiences that not only highlight Kyoto's rich culinary heritage but also embrace the evolving plant-based lifestyle. Each dish tells a story, a narrative interwoven with tradition, care, and respect for natural ingredients, ensuring that your vegan adventure in Kyoto will be both memorable and delicious.