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Kyoto Cooking Class: Sushi & Takoyaki Delight
5.0
11 Ratings
Kyoto
Discover Kyoto’s culinary secrets with a hands-on sushi and takoyaki class, local sake tasting, and matcha dessert. Book your cultural adventure today.
Discover Kyoto’s culinary secrets with a hands-on sushi and takoyaki class, local sake tasting, and matcha dessert. Book your cultural adventure today.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hanakiya Inn - ①Join a hands-on cooking class to craft Rolled Sushi and Takoyaki in a classic Kyoto machiya with the guidance of local instructor HANA! ②Relish your culinary creations alongside local sake and indulge in a delightful matcha ice cream dessert! ③Receive recipes and tips to bring the experience to life in your own kitchen!
- Hanakiya Inn - ①Join a hands-on cooking class to craft Rolled Sushi and Takoyaki in a classic Kyoto machiya with the guidance of local instructor HANA! ②Relish your culinary creations alongside local sake and indulge in a delightful matcha ice cream dessert! ③Receive recipes and tips to bring the experience to life in your own kitchen!
What's Included
- Passionate English-speaking Local Cooking Instructor
- Lunch: Rolled Sushi & Takoyaki
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided
- Drink: Sake, Beer, or Juice
- Dessert: Matcha mochi ice-cream
- Passionate English-speaking Local Cooking Instructor
- Lunch: Rolled Sushi & Takoyaki
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided
- Drink: Sake, Beer, or Juice
- Dessert: Matcha mochi ice-cream
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel pick-up
Meal Options
- Bonito Flakes - To deepen your understanding of the umami in Japanese cuisine, you will shave your own bonito flakes and enjoy them with rice.
- Natto - A tasting experience of natto, a traditional Japanese fermented soybean dish known for its distinctive aroma, sticky texture, and rich umami flavor.
- Temaki sushi(Rolled Sushi) - Temaki Sushi is a…
- Bonito Flakes - To deepen your understanding of the umami in Japanese cuisine, you will shave your own bonito flakes and enjoy them with rice.
- Natto - A tasting experience of natto, a traditional Japanese fermented soybean dish known for its distinctive aroma, sticky texture, and rich umami flavor.
- Temaki sushi(Rolled Sushi) - Temaki Sushi is a traditional Japanese sushi often enjoyed at parties. We’ll prepare fillings like tuna mayo, cucumber, and Surimi crab sticks!
- Takoyaki(Octopus balls) - Takoyaki is an irresistible Japanese street food! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. We’ll make it with octopus or sausage!
- Mochi ice cream - For dessert, we’ll serve mochi ice cream topped with Matcha—a perfect balance of chewy mochi, creamy ice cream, and the rich flavor of Matcha!
Additional Information
Experience the charm of a traditional machiya in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district with an unforgettable cooking class! Guided by HANA, a dedicated local instructor with extensive knowledge of Japanese culinary culture, participants will learn to prepare two classic dishes: Rolled Sushi and Takoyaki, in an engaging, hands-on session.
While cooking,…
Experience the charm of a traditional machiya in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district with an unforgettable cooking class! Guided by HANA, a dedicated local instructor with extensive knowledge of Japanese culinary culture, participants will learn to prepare two classic dishes: Rolled Sushi and Takoyaki, in an engaging, hands-on session.
While cooking, participants will also enjoy stories about Japan’s culinary heritage and everyday life, enriching the flavors they create. After the meal, savor a tasting of local sake and conclude with a delightful serving of creamy matcha ice cream!
Whether you’re a food enthusiast, a cultural adventurer, or simply seeking a unique experience in Kyoto, this class provides a delectable journey into the essence of Japanese hospitality!
- For safety reasons, children under the age of 6 are not permitted to participate.
Location
Hanakiya Inn
This cooking class takes place at Hanakiya, a traditional ryokan in Kyoto. When you arrive, please ring the doorbell and mention that you have a reservation for the cooking class. The instructor will greet you. (Detailed meeting instructions, including photos, will be sent with your booking!)
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(11 Ratings)
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Q5371ihzoec
May 6, 2025
An amazing culinary experience - Hana was absolutely wonderful during this traditional Japanese cooking class. Thanks to her, we not only learned how to make iconic dishes like sushi and takoyaki, but also discovered a great deal about Japanese culinary culture—the fundamental flavors, typical ingredients, and their importance in the cuisine of Japon.
With patience and clarity, Hana guided us through each step of the preparation process, all in a warm, kind, and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to her the experience was both enriching and enjoyable.
She also took plenty of photos throughout the class, allowing us to keep beautiful memories of this unique and friendly moment. A big thank you to her for such a fantastic culinary experience!
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Marksp9765ho
Apr 28, 2025
Tasty and fun experience😋 - Such a wonderful experience in Kyoto! Our instructor Hana was a very amicable person and it was fun to learn from. Not only we made sushi and takoyaki(octopusball), but we all learned a lot about Japanese food culture and history. She also shared a tip to explore Higashoyama and Gion area, which helped our trip a lot! Thanks Hana!😋
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Zoesa5895os
Apr 21, 2025
Unique experience, great host - The cooking class was an amazing and unique experience. Hana is a very lovely and welcoming host and teacher. I highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting Tokyo to learn more about Japanese food culture and learn some new skills!
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Judy
Apr 18, 2025
Sushi for dummies - We had an absolutely lovely time with Hana. So organized and cute. Very informative and we actually liked what we made - which was a sushi roll and another super fun dish.
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890laylan
Apr 17, 2025
Our instructor Hana is such a fun person to learn from! - This is definitely the highlight of our stay in Kyoto! Our instructor/guide Hana is such a wonderful person. She taught us about everything of Japanese cuisine and its history in a fun way! Also, the location for this activity is perfect, near Gion and very historical area! I’d recommend joining the tour as well(she explained a lot about each sites very well!)
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Chantale_p
Apr 12, 2025
Authentic, tasty, insightful and great value!!! - We did both the cooking class and walking tour. Hanna was our cooking class host and she was fantastic! The presentation was thoroughly enjoyable and well put together. The food was plentiful and delicious (we couldn’t eat it all so had take away too!). She answered all of mine and my 14yr old daughter’s questions. The environment was clean and authentic and intimate. Following was the waking tour with her brother Ikky who was very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all of our questions. He took lots of photos for us too. The walking tour was insightful and crammed full of key tourist spots and lots of additional local knowledge and tips. Ikky chatted to my daughter about our dog too, he was such a thoughtful and cheerful young man. Having done a few small tours I absolutely highly recommend this tour with Hanna and Ikky at their family business. Wonderful people and excellent service. Amazing value for money too. I only wish they had more tours on offer so we could book more!!! Thank you both for a lovely day. Pleas come visit us in Melbourne Australia
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Albertn602
Apr 9, 2025
Highly recommend it to anyone interested in Japanese culture and cuisine! - Me and my hudsband joined this Japanese cooking class, and it was a lot of fun learning how to roll sushi and cook the takoyaki just right! The instructor Hana also shared interesting stories and history behind Japanese cuisine, which made the experience even more meaningful.
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876debbiez
Apr 2, 2025
Wonderful authentic experience in Kyoto - We had a wonderful afternoon with Hana. She is very welcoming and knowledgeable. We had fun making sushi and takoyaki, and exploring the cultural sites of Kyoto. We would highly recommend this experience.
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Fearless51350408814
Mar 29, 2025
Tasty and attentive! - Joining one of the Japanese cooking was one of a few “must-do” activities on our trip! Our instructor Hana was knowledgeable and kind. Got to experience a lot of different recipes with fresh ingredients!
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Vacation16981937738
Mar 9, 2025
Unforgettable cooking class! - My girlfriend and I had an amazing time at the cooking class with Hana-san!
She started by presenting informative materials on Japanese food history and culture, which she displayed on the TV. It was such a great introduction that gave us a deeper appreciation for Japanese cuisine. After that, Hana-san carefully guided us through the cooking process, making sure we understand each step. The best part was the sake! It was incredibly delicious and paired perfectly with the sushi we made! It was such a fun and fulfilling experience, and we feel like we learned so much about Japanese food culture! :)
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