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Top 15 Kyoto Cooking Classes

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 kyoto cooking classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - Kneading, Rolling, and Pressing the Dough
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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

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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Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome! - Learning Sushi Without Needing Kitchen Experience
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Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome!

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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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir - Finding the basement near Demachiyanagi Station
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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

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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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class - The ramen lesson starts with broth
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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

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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The Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto - Arriving at the townhouse near Kiyomizu-dera
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The Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto

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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Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class - Meeting the chef near Saiin Station
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Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class

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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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs - Folding gyoza, then eating what you made
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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

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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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class - Meeting the chefs at Cooking Sun in central Kyoto
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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

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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Izakaya Style Cooking Class - Starting with dashi and Japanese seasoning
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Izakaya Style Cooking Class

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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Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Dumplings - Arriving near Karasuma Oike Station
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Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Dumplings

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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Bento Box Cooking Class - Watching the chefs, then taking over the kitchen
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Bento Box Cooking Class

11.Bento Box Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $71

At Cooking Sun Kyoto, an English-speaking instructor guides you through a seasonal bento menu in a small-group class. You will prepare dishes such as teriyaki chicken, tempura, sushi, miso soup, and rolled omelet, then eat your finished lunch and take home the recipes.

“My husband and I took this fun class with 9 other people and enjoyed it very much. The 3 instructors spoke English well and were relaxed and patient while describing and demonstrating how to make each item in the bento box. We all got hands on experience making an omelet, teriyaki chicken, spinach/sesame salad, tempura shrimp & vegetables and a sushi roll. Then we got to eat it all for lunch - yum! We definitely have a newfound appreciation for the amount of work that goes into a bento box, especially considering we didn't have to chop everything up as that was all done for us in advance. We would…”

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Kyoto: Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class - What you actually cook
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Kyoto: Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class

12.Kyoto: Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Spend three morning hours at Cooking Sun in central Kyoto learning sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken, miso soup, and other bento dishes. English-speaking instructors, including Mei and Tomoko in past classes, guide you through each recipe before you eat the finished lunch.

“I highly recommend this experience. It was so much fun and a very relaxed informative session. The food we made was delicious and it was so good to create each dish step by step using practical instructions. I learnt a lot and look forward to making the dishes when I get home. Thankyou.”

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Kyoto: Small-Group Authentic Sushi Making Workshop - What happens during the 90 minutes
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Kyoto: Small-Group Authentic Sushi Making Workshop

13.Kyoto: Small-Group Authentic Sushi Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Join Kana and her small team for a 90-minute English-language sushi class in Kyoto’s restored Kyoto Wand townhouse. With no more than eight people, you’ll season rice, shape nigiri, roll maki, and enjoy your lunch with miso soup. Fresh fish, patient instruction, and a take-home mat make this a practical cultural experience.

“The owners were incredible people! So thoughtful and warm welcoming. Kana was such an amazing teacher and lovely to talk to. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this sushi making classes best experience I’ve had so far in Kyoto. So so so grateful for having this experience.”

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Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour - Learning Why Dashi Matters
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Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour

14.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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Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto! - Inside Kaori’s kitchen at 11:30 a.m.
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Sushi – Authentic Japanese Cooking Class – the best souvenir from Kyoto!

15.Sushi – Authentic Japanese Cooking Class – the best souvenir from Kyoto!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $72

At Japanese Cooking Class Roujiya in central Kyoto, Kaori guides you through sushi, dashi soup, pickled ginger, umami, and Japanese table manners. You cook, eat, and take home recipes during this friendly English-language class, which lasts about two hours and includes ingredients, an aperitif, and green tea.

“Amazing experience of learning Sushi. Chef is awesome & explain really well about each steps of Sushi. We really enjoy , highly recommend this class if u r in Kyoto area.”

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