KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory in Kyoto. Small group class, customizable toppings, and included lunch.
Most Popular“WOW-we had the best education and experience ever learning how to make the best ramen from scratch. My family and I enjoyed every part of it and the staff was so very friendly and supportive as well. If you have any interest in learning Read more”
Kyoto ramen cooking class at a ramen factory: make noodles from flour, mix miso/salt/soy sauces, and take home a souvenir and recipe.
“Professional, entertaining, delicious. Absolutely worth it!!!”
Make Kyoto ramen broth, pan-fried gyoza, and onigiri in 90 minutes. English guides, small group, vegetarian option, eat what you cook.
“This was 10/10 and an excellent fun experience. The owner and staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the experience was got fantastic. Don’t eat breakfast as you make lots of food and we were stuffed!! They speak great English and the class was small and inimitate. One of the best cooking classes we have done…”
Make a Kyoto bento box from scratch: tempura, dashi, and knife skills in a small class, ending with a satisfying meal.
“We had a wonderful afternoon with Chef Rie learning to make a bento box and were lucky enough to have her to ourselves. Her class was informative, fun and delicious! We very much enjoyed the experience.”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with professional chefs. Make noodles, wrap gyoza, enjoy a full meal with drinks and recipes.
“Great hands on fun. Was delicious with lots to eat. All the hosts were friendly and looked after all your needs”
Cook classic Kyoto izakaya home dishes in an English-taught afternoon class at Cooking Sun, with recipes you can repeat back home.
“We absolutely loved this experience! The women who lead the class were exceptional. They were very friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. It was a highlight of our time in Kyoto. We definitely recommend this class! There were many different dishes to prepare and try but they were all relatively simply and fun to make.”
Spend 3 hours in Kyoto learning izakaya-style cooking, including dashi and seasoning, then sit down to dinner you made yourself.
“Honestly the highlight of my Kyoto stay! The guides were easy to communicate with and the whole experience was just perfect!! And to top it all off, the food we made was incredibly delicious and healthy!! They even catered to a couple of vegetarians in our group with no problem nor making it seem to…”
Make gyoza from scratch in a Kyoto townhouse. Learn wrapping and cooking, meet an English-speaking instructor, then optional samurai photos.
“The most amazing gyoza cooking experience!! I was the only person for the 6:00 pm class, so I had a private cooking class which was incredible! I got to learn so much history about the gyoza, and Kyoto, and I got to keep my apron and headband. I know the price is high, but it’s…”
Cook Kyoto-style bento from scratch at Cooking Sun. Hands-on chef guidance, seasonal menu, lunch, and take-home recipes for $71.35.
“A fun way to learn and experience Japanese cooking. 12 people were individually supervised by 3 chefs. We learned about the food and what and why a Bento Box is prepared. We made delicious food.”
Kyoto morning bento class: make sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken and miso soup, then eat your lunch at a small English-led workshop.
“This was so much fun. We learned how to make 6 traditional dishes and then ate them for lunch. The hosts were great and made it very fun.”
Small-group Kyoto cooking class near Fushimi Inari: learn dashi, make five dishes, visit a supermarket, and take recipes home.
“Hands on. Lots of information. Knowledgeable and personable. Learn techniques for a variety of dishes. Plus ends with mochi (made by us) so how can you go wrong.”
Kyoto ramen and gyoza cooking class with pro chefs. Make noodles, wrap dumplings, enjoy beer or sake, and take recipes home.
“An excellent tour, really well organised. The food was delicious and this was a very enjoyable experience. Our guide Ayuri was great and so was the chef. highly recommended.”
Kyoto ramen bowl painting and Michelin-style cooking class at Musoshin Academy. Create a custom ceramic, then build and eat top ramen.
“Amir, Miki, and Mickey were AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!! From start to finish the class was well organized and perfectly paced. The ramen was phenomenal and the information provided on the ingredients to the preparation were excellent! It truly felt like we were visiting old friends and I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto!”
Kyoto sushi class in Kaori’s home kitchen: learn etiquette, make sushi rice, dashi soup and pickled ginger with tea and recipes.
“Poor communication with tour operator. A local uber driver could not find the address given. It took 45 MINUTES for the operator to reply to my message. Viator was no help as I had to repeat my situation a couple of times in the message.”
Cook sushi or Kyoto Obanzai in Emika’s home, start with fresh matcha, eat together, and end with a tea ceremony in Kyoto.
“Mrs. Emika was a wonderful hostess. Although a 10-15 minute walk from the Kasura station, she lives in a very nice neighborhood and we enjoyed walking, with the assistance of google map, through the winding streets of her neighborhood. Emika was warm and inviting. AlthRead more”
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