KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular japanese 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“Making your own noddles for ramen. Great fun. Cooking the ramen Great people running the class. You also get free photo and apron.”
Learn sushi rice and make nigiri and rolls in 90 minutes in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi, then eat your creations with English-speaking instruction.
“My daughter and I had the best time making sushi - with the help of a very patient instructor! Lots of giggling and learning the history of sushi and how it is made correctly in beautiful Japan. The staff are very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who loves…”
Kyoto ramen cooking class at a ramen factory: make noodles from flour, mix miso/salt/soy sauces, and take home a souvenir and recipe.
“This was an amazing experience! Sakura was great; she kept everything fun and upbeat. The ramen making class itself was entertaining, enjoyable and not overly complicated. The ramen was delicious - still can’t believe I made it! Highly recommend!”
Make Kyoto ramen broth, pan-fried gyoza, and onigiri in 90 minutes. English guides, small group, vegetarian option, eat what you cook.
“Fun and delicious food at the end of the cooking experience. Learn a lot.”
Learn Kyoto sushi with Kana in a small class of 8, make nigiri and maki, eat your creations, and take home tools and notes.
“Atelier Sushi is the best! Our sushi making class was pleasant, fun, engaging, and we felt like we can now make nigiri and maki at home. We appreciated the souvenir gift bag with class notes, sushi mat and chopsticks.”
Make a Kyoto bento box from scratch: tempura, dashi, and knife skills in a small class, ending with a satisfying meal.
“We had a great time Chef Miyu was wonderful and the food turned out delicious.”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with professional chefs. Make noodles, wrap gyoza, enjoy a full meal with drinks and recipes.
“Had a really good time. All of the food was really good. It was one of the highlights to my trip to Japan.”
Cook classic Kyoto izakaya home dishes in an English-taught afternoon class at Cooking Sun, with recipes you can repeat back home.
“Everything was superb. The chef spoke perfect English and made us all feel very welcome. I would recommend this to everyone.”
Spend 3 hours in Kyoto learning izakaya-style cooking, including dashi and seasoning, then sit down to dinner you made yourself.
“I enjoyed the class. It was smooth and organized. It was a big class but they have a great teamwork. Explained everything and attentive to everyone. I learned something new. Delicious and healthy recipe. I can make it for sure at home and share it with family and friends.”
Make gyoza from scratch in a Kyoto townhouse. Learn wrapping and cooking, meet an English-speaking instructor, then optional samurai photos.
“This was such a wonderful activity. I liked the idea of learning to cook something that I can share with friends and family when I get home, other than photos. Maya was fun to learn from. The steps were simple and easy to understand. It was a great way to experience Japan in a small…”
Cook Kyoto-style bento from scratch at Cooking Sun. Hands-on chef guidance, seasonal menu, lunch, and take-home recipes for $71.35.
“This class was one of our favourite activities during our trip to Japan! The hosts spoke good english and were incredible at demonstrating and giving background to the food we were making. Our bento boxes turned out beautifully and the whole process was a very satisfying, when we got to eat the food we had…”
Kyoto home-style ramen and gyoza from scratch with Nariko. Small group, make broth and dumpling wrappers, then eat your creations.
“Great experience. It was not entirely from scratch, but that’s fine as it would take too long otherwise. We had a lot of fun and Nariko is a good teacher. Thanks!”
Kyoto morning bento class: make sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken and miso soup, then eat your lunch at a small English-led workshop.
“Amazing small class :) Loved every minute of it. They catered well to vegetarians. Would do it again in a heartbeat”
Learn Kyoto-style sushi in a 90-minute small-group class. Make nigiri and maki, eat what you make, and take home tools.
“We had a wonderful sushi class with Kana and her husband. All the steps were explained in detail and they took the time to answer our individual questions. We highly recommend this class.”
Kyoto ramen and gyoza cooking class with pro chefs. Make noodles, wrap dumplings, enjoy beer or sake, and take recipes home.
“Very fun to make the Ramen noodles from scratch and wonderful way to enjoy dinner!”
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