Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese cooking with a Kyoto cooking class. Learn sushi and Obanzai techniques, make traditional dishes, and enjoy a meal together in a local home.
Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese cooking with a Kyoto cooking class. Learn sushi and Obanzai techniques, make traditional dishes, and enjoy a meal together in a local home.
- 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō - This is a wonderful chance to visit a local’s home and immerse yourself in traditional culture and cuisine. Join Emika at her residence for a regional culinary adventure that begins or concludes with a freshly prepared cup of traditional matcha green tea, made by Emika or her father. In this Kyoto cooking class,…
- 31-30 Katsurainariyamachō - This is a wonderful chance to visit a local’s home and immerse yourself in traditional culture and cuisine. Join Emika at her residence for a regional culinary adventure that begins or concludes with a freshly prepared cup of traditional matcha green tea, made by Emika or her father. In this Kyoto cooking class, participants will learn to make sushi of their choice or a traditional main dish, along with two Obanzai-style vegetable dishes. Discover how to prepare classic dishes, explore seasonal ingredients, and savor the flavors of Japan in a lively and engaging setting. All skill levels are welcome! Emika cultivates her own organic vegetables, which will be used in your Japanese cooking class in Kyoto. The cooking segment of your experience may last about an hour before you enjoy the meal you have prepared together. Your meal concludes with a tea ceremony.
If you opt for the Market tour, Emika will guide you on a 1-hour tour to a “supermarket” and produce store where locals typically shop. After your meal, take a 10-minute walk together to the supermarket to gain an understanding of Japanese ingredients and seasonings. Emika can assist you in purchasing ingredients to take home.
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Private cooking class and tea ceremony with your host Emika
- Supermarket and produce market tour (if you choose the Market tour option)
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Private cooking class and tea ceremony with your host Emika
- Supermarket and produce market tour (if you choose the Market tour option)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Choice of main: - Sushi (nigiri or oshi) or Okonomiyaki or Gyoza or Obanzai main (meat or fish)
- Obanzai style vegetable side dishes
- Japanese sweet
- Japanese tea ceremony
- Choice of main: - Sushi (nigiri or oshi) or Okonomiyaki or Gyoza or Obanzai main (meat or fish)
- Obanzai style vegetable side dishes
- Japanese sweet
- Japanese tea ceremony
In this session, you’ll acquire the skills to create sushi based on your preference or traditional Obanzai style meals such as seasoned and cooked mushrooms, pickled or braised seasonal veggies and tofu recipes prepared the old-fashioned way. This will take place amidst engaging discussions with your host Emika in her warm and inviting kitchen. Emika…
In this session, you’ll acquire the skills to create sushi based on your preference or traditional Obanzai style meals such as seasoned and cooked mushrooms, pickled or braised seasonal veggies and tofu recipes prepared the old-fashioned way. This will take place amidst engaging discussions with your host Emika in her warm and inviting kitchen. Emika will also instruct you on how to make authentic, homemade miso soup from the beginning.
Anticipate the cooking segment of your session to take roughly an hour before you sit down to relish the food you cooked together.
Emika’s family is proprietors of an organic vegetable farm from where she sources most of the veggies for her culinary creations. Get ready to be fascinated by the extensive diversity of daikon radishes cultivated on their land!
Team up with Emika and master the art of traditional Japanese culinary methods, from cutting to marinating, guided by a charming local!
- Please inform your host Emika if you would prefer a sushi or Obanzai (native Kyoto) menu when making your booking
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Please note that if you choose the market tour option, it includes a supermarket and your private market tour happens “after” your cooking class and lunch, not before.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
