Kyoto · COOKING CLASSES
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There are 27 cooking classes in Kyoto on this site. These 15 keep earning their spot, with the numbers laid out so you can book and move on.
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize broth and toppings, then eat your homemade lunch included.
“This class was so fun and informative! Mahiro was really knowledgeable and engaging and taught us how to make an awesome ramen bowl! This will absolutely be a highlight of our trip!!”
Make noodles from scratch and customize ramen with miso, salt, and soy sauces, plus souvenirs and a home recipe, near Demachiyanagi.
“This was a very smooth and fun activity here in Kyoto. Our sensei was funny, easy going and helpful. Our family said it was the best part of their day!”
Learn Kyoto-style ramen broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping in a small 90-minute class. Recipes, food, and English guidance included.
“A perfect way to learn about japanese cooking, alone or with friends, family. The teachers were amazing, patients and funny. Thank you a lot for this class!”
Kyoto washoku bento class near Saiin: cook sushi rolls, tempura, dashi, tofu salad and dashimaki with an English chef.
“A wonderful cooking class. We had a great time and learnt a lot. We particularly enjoyed Ai’s explanation of the history of Bento and how Bento and the different elements are cooked and eaten in Japanese homes today. And we were very proud of what we managed to produce!”
Kyoto cooking class where you make ramen, gyoza, and fried rice from scratch with pro chefs, plus beer or sake and take-home recipes.
“Great hands on fun. Was delicious with lots to eat. All the hosts were friendly and looked after all your needs”
Kyoto afternoon izakaya cooking class at Cooking Sun. Cook home dishes, eat what you make, and take recipes home.
“A completely brilliant afternoon of making local Japanese food which we could easily make again at home. Wonderful instruction, friendly staff and we loved the food we made. A really great experience. Thank you for helping to make Japanese food accessible. Delicious.”
Hands-on izakaya cooking in Kyoto: learn dashi and seasoning, make 5–6 dishes, eat your dinner, and take home recipes with an English chef.
“I had a wonderful time learning how to cook various Japanese dishes. The food was delicious. The hosts were kind and delightful. However, they offered us a glass of sake with our meal and I assumed it was already included with what we paid for, but at the end she unexpectedly said we owed 600 yen per glass. I don’t mind paying for it but I feel like they should have said the cost when offering it.”
Learn Kyoto gyoza from scratch in a townhouse, fold perfect dumplings, cook on a pro machine, then try optional samurai armor photos.
“The most amazing gyoza cooking experience!! I was the only person for the 6:00 pm class, so I had a private cooking class which was incredible! I got to learn so much history about the gyoza, and Kyoto, and I got to keep my apron and headband. I know the price is high, but it’s definitely worth it.”
Kyoto bento box cooking class: make miso soup, tempura, egg rolls and sushi, then eat your lunch and take recipes home.
“This class was one of our favourite activities during our trip to Japan! The hosts spoke good english and were incredible at demonstrating and giving background to the food we were making. Our bento boxes turned out beautifully and the whole process was a very satisfying, when we got to eat the food we had created! Would definitely recommend!”
Hands-on Kyoto morning bento class where you cook sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, then eat your own bento lunch.
“What a fun experience! We learnt so much about Japanese food and Cooked the most delicious bento box!”
Handmake Kyoto ramen noodles, wrap gyoza, and cook fried rice with English guidance. Small group, drinks included, take-home recipes.
“This cooking class was so immersive and fun. We made ramen noodles from scratch, gyoza, and fried rice. All of it came out delicious. Cannot recommend enough!”
Cook Kyoto-style home meals near Fushimi Inari, then shop for the exact ingredients used—hands-on, small-group, English-led.
“Hands on. Lots of information. Knowledgeable and personable. Learn techniques for a variety of dishes. Plus ends with mochi (made by us) so how can you go wrong.”
Paint a custom ramen bowl in Kyoto, then cook and eat Michelin-nominated Musoshin ramen. Kiln-fired souvenir options included.
“This cooking class was so much fun, would highly recommend whilst in Kyoto and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. 10/10 would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Kyoto’s small-group sushi cooking class at Roujiya teaches sushi etiquette and lets you make sushi rice, dashi soup, pickled ginger, and more.
“This was a great experience! The host was patient and very accommodating. We really appreciated her enthusiasm for Japanese culture and the way the information was presented. You come in and start with a soup, then move to learning how to make sushi rice, then about the different types of sushi. Tea, sake, and beer are offered after you’ve made the sushi as an extra expense. I would definitely recommend this!”
Learn sushi or Kyoto obanzai in Emika’s home, enjoy matcha and local sake, then finish with a tea ceremony plus an optional market tour.
“This experience was one of the highlights of our family trip to Kyoto. Emika was easy to communicate with and responsive to our questions leading up to the class. The sushi making class itself was relaxed, informative and fun! Emika shared a few tricks and special ingredients I can’t wait to try when we get home. I definitely recommend this class!”
