This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Michiyo will pick you up at the train station in her car and together you will drive three minutes to her home. Michiyo and her husband will invite you in for a cultural immersion into Japanese food, drinks, hospitality, and tradition. Michiyo values using seasonal, fresh vegetables sourced from locals in her dishes. After an introduction to the menu of the day, Michiyo will lead your hands-on cooking experience in her kitchen. Michiyo enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perfected over the years. You will learn how to make dashi stock, a fundamental building block of Japanese cuisine, and to perfectly prepare sushi rice for chirashi-sushi that you will garnish in a traditional wooden bowl. The cooking portion of the experience will take about an hour and half. You will then sit down together to enjoy the authentic Japanese meal you helped prepare.
Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto
Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perfected over the years. You will learn to make dashi stock (a fundamental building block of Japanese cuisine), and to perfectly prepare sushi rice for chirashi-sushi that you will later garnish in a traditional wooden bowl. The cooking portion of the experience will take about an hour and half before you and Michiyo will sit down together to enjoy the authentic Japanese meal you helped prepare paired with carefully selected alcohol to accent the delicious food.
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and cuisine with the help of authentic food and a local's heart-warming hospitality!
- Private cooking class and meal with your host Michiyo
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
Not wheelchair accessible
Menu may vary depending on the season
Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking
Michiyo and her husband share their home with El, their well-behaved dachshund dog
Private, personalized experience
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Which company provides Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto?
Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto is hosted by Traveling Spoon. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
How much is Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto?
Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto price starts from $61.54.
What is the Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto cancellation policy?
Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
How much time do I need for Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto?
On average, this experience will take approximately 3h.
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
- Duration: 3 hours
