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“I had such a fun time learning how to make ramen ! I appreciate it even more after learning the process! Our teacher was just 18 years old but she was poised, funny and enthusiastic! Nothing better than learning the culture through food!”
Kyoto ramen cooking class at a ramen factory: make noodles from flour, mix miso/salt/soy sauces, and take home a souvenir and recipe.
“Really good quality ingredients and you get a lovely souvenir. Brilliant instruction and will definitely be trying to make Ramen at home.”
Make Kyoto ramen broth, pan-fried gyoza, and onigiri in 90 minutes. English guides, small group, vegetarian option, eat what you cook.
“We loved the energy and that staff were very helpful without being intrusive. The food we cooked was delicious and we enjoyed the process. Great that we were given recipes.”
Make a Kyoto bento box from scratch: tempura, dashi, and knife skills in a small class, ending with a satisfying meal.
“A wonderful cooking class. We had a great time and learnt a lot. We particularly enjoyed Ai’s explanation of the history of Bento and how Bento and the different elements are cooked and eaten in Japanese homes today. And we were very proud of what we managed to produce!”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with professional chefs. Make noodles, wrap gyoza, enjoy a full meal with drinks and recipes.
“Please see my other post. Meant to write here. Yuki our host was great !!! Food was great !!!!!!!!!!!”
Cook classic Kyoto izakaya home dishes in an English-taught afternoon class at Cooking Sun, with recipes you can repeat back home.
“This cooking class was so much fun and the instructors made it easy to follow along. We made 5 savory dishes and 1 dessert, and we got to keep the recipes so we can try to recreate at home. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Kyoto.”
Spend 3 hours in Kyoto learning izakaya-style cooking, including dashi and seasoning, then sit down to dinner you made yourself.
“My 3rd Cooking Sun class didn’t disappoint. The instructors are nice and very patient answering the classes questions. The cucumber salad is still one of my favorites it I think the Pumpkin soup is now my #1. The pasta was delicious and I loved the mochi dessert we made.”
Make gyoza from scratch in a Kyoto townhouse. Learn wrapping and cooking, meet an English-speaking instructor, then optional samurai photos.
“Very simple and fun class. YO was extremely personable and the setting is ideal for the cooking. We forgot to get the recipe as we were leaving but you get wonderful cooking apron souvenir.”
Cook Kyoto-style bento from scratch at Cooking Sun. Hands-on chef guidance, seasonal menu, lunch, and take-home recipes for $71.35.
“The three ladies giving the cooking class were all very friendly, patient and humorous. There was a good balance between getting instructions and explanation and cooking yourself. The fun part is that you really get to cook many different meals by yourself in this class. And in the end of course it was time for…”
Kyoto morning bento class: make sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken and miso soup, then eat your lunch at a small English-led workshop.
“Great experience. The two hosts were very nice. They speak several languages (including German). The cooking class was great. I bought some equipment that I used in this class to make the recipes later at home. It was totally worth it.”
Small-group Kyoto cooking class near Fushimi Inari: learn dashi, make five dishes, visit a supermarket, and take recipes home.
“We wanted to see an authentic Japanese home. We got bigger experience. Cooking together with Miho, learning so much more than the cooking class, about Miho, about Japanese people and customs. We enjoyed the tour to the supermarket and the explanations all over the store. We took the lunch & tour, I highly recommend it”
Kyoto ramen and gyoza cooking class with pro chefs. Make noodles, wrap dumplings, enjoy beer or sake, and take recipes home.
“Great activity for either solo or a group Rika was a great guide and translated the chef’s instructions Had so much fun and food was tasty as well🙂”
Kyoto ramen bowl painting and Michelin-style cooking class at Musoshin Academy. Create a custom ceramic, then build and eat top ramen.
“Shin was so accomodating and kind! The ramen was absolutely delicious and we really enjoyed learning about the process! Highly recommend for 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.
“Something of the most memorable things we did in kyoto! It was very interesting, delicious and funny!”
Cook sushi or Kyoto Obanzai in Emika’s home, start with fresh matcha, eat together, and end with a tea ceremony in Kyoto.
“This was a very enjoyable and informative experience. Emika was very patient and kind. She explained Japanese customs as well as detailed instructions in making sushi, Miso soup, and two vegtable side dishes. After making and eating our dishes, she took us to a local market to point out several Japanese food products and spices.…”
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