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2.5-hour tour in Kyoto, taking in Kyoto. Run by Meetup Kyoto, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Kyoto
- Runs 2.5 hours
- Instructor
- Cooking class
- Ingredients
- 4 dishes
Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class in Kyoto: Key Facts
| Price | From $79.5 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 2.5-hour experience in Kyoto, built around Kyoto. It is run by Meetup Kyoto, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
Kyoto was Japan's capital for over a thousand years until 1868 and has 17 UNESCO-listed sites among some 2,000 temples and shrines. The big three are Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, covered in gold leaf and best in morning light; Kiyomizu-dera, the wooden stage on the eastern hills with the Higashiyama lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka below it; and Fushimi Inari's gates. Nijo Castle has the nightingale floors that squeak against intruders, and Ryoan-ji the rock garden. Temples open around 8:00 or 9:00 and close at 17:00, and the city bus is slow; a day with a driver or a guide who orders the stops against the crowds is the difference between four sights and seven.
The price covers Instructor, Cooking class, Ingredients, 4 dishes and Aprons and other equipment. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
KYŌTO LAUNDRY CAFE | 京都ランドリーカフェ. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Meetup Kyoto before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Starting location
KYŌTO LAUNDRY CAFE | 京都ランドリーカフェ
Kyoto
Cooking class (2.5 hours)
Includes
- Instructor
- Cooking class
- Ingredients
- 4 dishes
- Aprons and other equipment
Important information
Meeting point
KYŌTO LAUNDRY CAFE | 京都ランドリーカフェ
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
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Traveler Reviews
I went to this cooking class with my Dad. There was one other group with us for a total of 4 people with Chef Rie and Hikari. We really enjoyed the class and absolutely recommend it to anybody passing through Kyoto! We liked the small class setting because it gave us an opportunity to get to know our classmates and Chef Rie and Hikari. We enjoyed the educational portion at the beginning and found it very interesting. The cooking lesson was great, chef Rie really knows what she’s talking about. She starts off with a demonstration and then lets you give it a try but is there to help when needed.
The cooking class with Rie was so much fun! We learned a lot and would 100% reccomend. Great value for money.
This cooking class has been amazing! Our chef Miyu has been wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and showed us how to prepare a very delicious bento box. I highly recommend it!
The Cooking Class with Chef Rie was perfect! We learned a lot about preparing typical Japanese meal and tested it. I can recommend it to everyone.
Great experience! I booked this for me and my 2 kids and they were excited and I was happy they got to experience cooking and trying new foods! Easy recipes and overall hands on experience.
Such a fun time — one of our favourite experiences in Japan!
Very nice cooking class. We were with our three kids (youngest 5 years) and it went very well. She helped the kids if needed. Food was very tasty and we were proud we made the bento box!
We loved this cooking class! Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive chefs created an atmosphere of learning and fun. We highly recommend!
Chef Miyu was amazing, and explained everything very well (and in perfect English). It was so fun and we got to make many different items for our bento boxes, all very good! Overall, an excellent experience and I’d highly recommend it.
Rie is an excellent teacher! She provided detailed instructions and even a presentation about the history of bento in Japan. We learned to make dashi, sushi, Japanese omelet, tofu salad, and tempura and she even sent us the recipes after. The whole family enjoyed it!
The cooking class in Kyoto was a fantastic and very enriching experience. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, which made everything feel relaxed and enjoyable. The instructor explained each step clearly and patiently, allowing us to learn not only the recipes but also interesting details about Japanese culture and ingredients. Everything was very well organized, and the utensils and ingredients were of excellent quality. Cooking the dishes ourselves and then enjoying the meal afterward was especially rewarding. It’s definitely a highly recommended activity for anyon
The food was amazing but the basics were sinple to learn, especially because we had great instructors and the group was small so anyone who had problems immediately got assistance. The recipes were also great and will definitely be used once we get back home.