Use fresh fish! We use fresh fish purchased on the morning of the experience day, ensuring the highest quality ingredients. Learn about traditional seasonings! You'll also get to experience the fantastic flavors of traditional K... More

This workshop includes not just how to make Kyoto style sushi but the history and cultural background of sushi. You can also taste different types of vinegar and sushi rice and learn how to grate fresh wasabi, which will be unique... More

Step into a traditional machiya in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama district for an unforgettable cooking experience! Led by HANA, a passionate local instructor with deep knowledge of Japanese food culture, you'll learn how to make tw... More

Your local host Rita will give you an exciting introduction to authentic Japanese cuisine, starting with a brief tour of a tofu shop that was established 90 years ago! She will talk you through the process of how tofu is made from... More

In this tour, you will visit Katsura Imperial Villa , unchanged for 400 years popular circular gardens, and experience a tea ceremony in a 100-year-old traditional Japanese house wearing an antique kimono. ◯Japanese aesthetic K... More

Discover the beauty of Kazarimaki, also known as Art Sushi Rolls in English. Guided by a professional instructor from the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy, our teacher is a Kyoto native and a proud member of the Japan Sushi Instruc... More

Our cooking lessons are held in an authentic Japanese style house. You will experience the feeling of being invited over for a cup of tea by a friend in Japanese culture. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Japa... More

Beyond the Kyoto Insider Sake Experience covers sake brewed with a very different concept than the ones introduced in the basic sake tours. Sake you will taste in this experience is unique and exceptional: ones brewed using ancie... More

1. Authentic Experience Unlike standard sushi classes, this experience covers every step, from preparing rice to crafting perfect nigiri. You’ll use authentic tools and techniques under the guidance of skilled instructors. 2. Cu... More

Four skilled sushi chefs will carefully teach you how to make sushi step by step. Sushi items are purchased from the central market every day, so they are very fresh. We will provide English explanations if there are foreign consu... More

Explore a bustling, local supermarket that sells everything you need to cook a traditional Japanese meal. Your host Rita will teach you about the local products on offer, from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to Japanese ingredien... More

You can experience Japanese culture such as knife sharpening, obanzai cooking and calligraphy lecture at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade in Shirakawa area in Kyoto, Japan. The concept of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade is “Retro and Mo... More

Meet Emika at her home for a regional culinary experience that will start with a freshly made cup of traditional matcha green tea prepared by Emika or her father. You will then sit down together around a dining table to share a tr... More

Kyoto has been an important place to the world of confectionery as the refined practice of tea ceremony demands first-class sweets to accompany green tea. Meet an artisan who has been up to that task for over decades creating top ... More

We invite you to enjoy tea at a traditional tea house in a venerable Kyoto temple with a history of over 600 years. These moments will help you step away from the hustle of travel and become a special time for reflection. ... More

Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reproduced at hom... More

If you are looking to get a deeper insight into Japanese food (washoku), there is no better way to do it than cooking it. So here we are at a small cooking studio in which you can experience a Japanese home style cooking. This is ... More

Confectionery artisans have long been responsible for developing folks’ sense of seasonal appreciation while expressing a hint of changing seasons in edible arts. This tour is hosted by a very welcoming artisan with almost 60 ye... More

Your kids will have the opportunity to share fun experiences with local kids and learn more about Japanese culture. This is the only place in Kyoto where you can do this. You can enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto while your kids do fun a... More

We invite you to learn and explore sashimi preparation techniques. Our guest chef will guide you through each step of the process, allowing you to personally handle the fish provided during this immersive experience. You will be r... More