• 33-50 Kamitakano Saimyōjiyama - Discover “Kyoto Family Kitchen,” an engaging, hands-on cooking adventure set in the refreshing environment of our suburban home, just a short distance from the city center.

What to Expect:

• Delve into the essential elements of Japanese cuisine—dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake—found in every family kitchen.
• Hands-On Cooking: Learn how simple it is to create the delightful dishes that Japanese families enjoy on a typical evening. Our casual, family-friendly environment ensures everyone, including children, can join in and have fun.
• Relaxing Mealtime: After cooking, we gather around the table to enjoy a meal, sharing culture, ideas, and engaging conversation.
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Suitable for all ages, our class is inclusive and ideal for families. Our children love to participate!
• Local Connection: Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s culture by experiencing life in a typical family home, away from the tourist crowds.
• 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, plan your menu, and arrange directions. We also welcome large groups and enjoy hosting family gatherings!

Minimum of 2 guests, please.

• 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.

Discover the ultimate family experience in Kyoto! Visit our home and join us for dinner. Upon arrival, relax with a cup of tea and share stories about your journey. We’ll transition into a conversation about food and preview the dishes we’ll prepare together that evening. Then, don your apron and gather around the kitchen counter to chop, slice, and mix the ingredients. You’ll learn about the essential staples used in most Japanese cuisine.

We are a lively family of food enthusiasts who love welcoming the world into our home. If you’re comfortable joining a family setting and cooking alongside kids, a cat, and a dog, let’s make the most of our time together.

We warmly invite you into our home, where children, pets, and adults can unwind, dine, and converse. Step into our hilltop house and become part of our family for the day.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.