Top 11 Kyoto Cooking Classes

1.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131Our pick

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you knead and press noodle dough, prepare broth and toppings, then eat your own bowl for lunch. Friendly instructors such as Mahiro, Moeka, Haruka, and Fuku lead the class. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are available by request.

“I had such a fun time learning how to make ramen ! I appreciate it even more after learning the process! Our teacher was just 18 years old but she was poised, funny and enthusiastic! Nothing better than learning the culture through food!”

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2.Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · from $53Best value

Spend about 90 minutes making nigiri and rolls at Sushi Master Kyoto Kawaramachi. English-speaking instructors, including Kioko and Rio, guide beginners through the process, from sushi culture to shaping your meal. You make about 10 pieces, eat them afterward, and receive a small gift.

“I had a great time learning about the history of sushi and how to make several different types. You learn little tips and tricks to help as well as the specific details for types of sushi. Come hungry since you eat what you make! They also have different sakes and you can do a flight/sampler for those which is fun as well. It’s a little tricky to find the location, but it’s up the stairs next to the sketchers store on the second floor and definitely worth finding.”

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3.Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 532 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, near Demachiyanagi Station, an English-speaking instructor guides you through noodles, chicken, broth, toppings, and sauces. You will choose among miso, salt, and soy flavors, eat your finished bowl, receive the recipe by email, and take home one of four souvenirs.

“This activity was so much fun. Easy to follow instructions and the workers were so fun and lovely to work with. Would definitely recommend. Ramen tasted delicious!”

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4.Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

In central Kyoto, you’ll prepare miso and shoyu ramen, pan-fried gyoza, and shaped onigiri in 90 minutes. English-speaking instructors such as Nori and Kairi guide small groups of up to eight, with measured ingredients, hands-on practice, food to eat, and recipes to take home.

“I can highly recommend this ramen cooking class! The organization and preparation were absolutely outstanding – everything was perfectly planned, well-structured, and thoughtfully arranged. The cooking instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Their warm and welcoming attitude created a relaxed and motivating atmosphere where you felt comfortable from the very beginning. The instructions for each dish were clear, easy to understand, and designed in a way that made every step quick and effortless to follow. We also prepared delicious gyoza and beautifully shaped onigiri. The guidance for each of these dishes was just as precise and enjoyable, making the whole cooking e...”

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5.The Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · from $69

At Atelier SUSHI near Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, Kana and her assistants guide up to eight people through seasoned rice, nigiri, and maki. You make a generous sushi meal, learn Japanese food customs, and may receive recipes, a rolling mat, and chopsticks to use at home.

“Small class , very good sushi …. & easy. The host Kana is super knowledgeable, speaks good English & very nice”

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6.Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

Meet your chef at Kyoto Laundry Cafe near Saiin Station, then cook four Japanese dishes in a small group of up to five. Ai, Rie, or Miyu may guide you through dashi, tempura, sushi rolls, tofu salad, knife work, and dashimaki tamago before you sit down to eat your bento.

“It was great! Our chef was super friendly and welcoming. We made lots of food with different techniques (omelet, sushi, tofu salad and tempura). This was a lovely experience and something I'd recommend.”

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7.Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $86

Spend 2.5 hours in a small Kyoto cooking class making fresh ramen noodles, folding gyoza, and preparing fried rice with a chef and bilingual host such as Yuki, Ayuri, or Rina. You eat the full meal, enjoy two drinks, learn about Japanese food, and take home recipes.

“Our guide, Ayuri was amazing and shared excellent knowledge about Japanese culture with us. The professional chef was excellent and created a fun environment. The food was outstanding and we really enjoyed creating the dishes ourselves and then being able to eat the dishes. 10/10 experience!”

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8.Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 241 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Spend three hours at Cooking Sun in Kyoto learning everyday izakaya cooking with English-speaking instructors such as Yumi and Yumiko. You will prepare several savory dishes and possibly dessert in two cooking rounds, eat what you make, and take home recipes for recreating the meal.

“Really excellent. Our guide was relaxed, informative and very genuine. Great fun.”

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9.Izakaya Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $71

At Cooking Sun Kyoto, an English-speaking chef guides you through dashi, Japanese sauces, and several seasonal izakaya dishes in a traditional wooden house. You prepare, eat, and take home the recipes. The class begins at 2pm, lasts about three hours, and welcomes up to eight people.

“Lots of fun cooking many dishes. Well thought out with plenty of cooking assistance. I have allergies and they accommodated me perfectly.”

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10.Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Dumplings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $118

In a traditional Kyoto townhouse, an English-speaking instructor such as Hama, Maya, Ryo, or Yo guides you through making wrappers, choosing a filling, wrapping 10 to 12 gyoza, and cooking them. Finish with optional Samurai armor photos. Tools are provided, and the class lasts about 90 minutes.

“This was the best experience. It was so much fun to have a private gyoza class. We learned so much about the culture while making every step of the gyoza process. Truly one of the highlights of my trip.”

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11.Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $118

Meet Miho or another licensed English-speaking guide at 9:30 near Fushimi Inari for a hands-on home cooking class in a traditional Japanese house. Prepare about five dishes, eat in a tatami room overlooking a garden, then tour a local supermarket for 30 minutes.

“Our host was really kind and professional. She explained very well all the tricks and we were able to understand how to make the dishes at home. Going after the class to the supermarket, she explained patiently EVERYTHING that was in the shop and was kind to help chose the best. We highly recommend this class and our teacher cook!”

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