Join our Kyoto Family Kitchen Cooking Class. Cook, eat, and connect with a local family. Experience authentic Japanese home life. Book now!
- 33-50 Kamitakano Saimyōjiyama - Welcome to “Kyoto Family Kitchen,” a fun, hands-on cooking experience set in the fresh air of our suburban home, just outside the city center.
What to Expect:
• Introduction to Japanese Ingredients: Explore the core staples of Japanese cooking—dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake—used in every family kitchen.
• Hands-On Cooking: Experience how easy it is to prepare the delicious dishes Japanese families cook on an average night. Our informal, family-friendly setting ensures everyone, including kids, can participate and enjoy.
• Relaxing Mealtime: After cooking, we gather around the table for a meal, sharing culture, ideas, and lively conversation.
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Designed for all ages, our class is inclusive and perfect for families. Our kids love to join in!
• Local Connection: Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s culture, experiencing life in a typical family home, away from the touristy hustle.
• Interactive Experience: More than just cooking, it’s like visiting family for dinner—come relax, learn, and enjoy.
After booking, let’s finalize meeting times, prepare your menu, and figure out directions. We also welcome large groups and love hosting family gatherings!
- All seasonings and ingredients for cooking
- Lunch
- Transportation to Kokusaikaikan subway station
- Dinner
- All fees and/or taxes
- English-speaking instructor
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tip/gratuity
- Miso soup - Learn the secrets of balancing miso, dashi, and fresh ingredients to create a bowl of umami perfection.
- Teriyaki Chicken - Immerse yourself in the sweet and savory symphony of soy, mirin, and sake, transforming ordinary chicken into a culinary masterpiece.
- Zenzai - Zenzai is a traditional sweet soup made with small, round mochi (glutinous rice cakes) served in a warm broth of sweet red azuki beans.
- Tamago yaki (Japanese rolled omelette) - Master the techniques behind creating layers of savory egg sweetness, expertly rolled into a delightful culinary masterpiece.
- Seasonal Vegetables - We will feature a variety of seasonal vegetables as side dishes, prepared in a traditional way, with options.
- Oyako Don (chicken and egg rice bowl) - In this dish, tender slices of chicken and a velvety egg mixture come together in perfect harmony, creating a savory and satisfying masterpiece.
- Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) - Discover the art of blending cabbage, batter, and savory toppings, creating a mouthwatering dish called okonomiyaki.
- Buta no shoga yaki (pork ginger) - A delightful melody of thinly sliced pork marinated in a luscious blend of soy sauce, mirin, and, of course, the star of the show—fresh ginger.
Let’s make a typical family meal together from our home just outside of the city! First, we will meet and have tea and get to know each other before we begin to make our dishes.
We will all cut the vegetables, make the sauces, and start to create the magic together. Finally, we will sit at the table, put some music on, and enjoy a meal together. We want to know how your trip is going and we can tell you what it is like to raise a family in Japan. After we have finished eating, we will enjoy a little dessert and hang out for a bit. Then, we will see you off!
We open our home and hearts to you, in a setting where kids, pets, and adults can relax, eat, and talk together. Contact me for more details on times, directions, additions, etc. If you have a large group, contact me directly for more information and negotiation. Step into our kitchen and become a part of our family for the day.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.