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Japanese Cooking Class: Kyoto Culinary Experience
5.0
19 Ratings
Kyoto
Join Midori in Kyoto for a private cooking lesson and meal. Choose from three traditional menus and enjoy a local culinary experience.
Join Midori in Kyoto for a private cooking lesson and meal. Choose from three traditional menus and enjoy a local culinary experience.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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7番地13 - With over 30 years of experience, Midori is a seasoned expert in Japanese cuisine. She warmly invites you to her charming Kyoto cooking studio, where you’ll be greeted with a traditional cup of Japanese tea before being introduced to the key ingredients of home-style Japanese cooking—soy sauce, mirin, sake, and miso.
Participate in an…
- 7番地13 - With over 30 years of experience, Midori is a seasoned expert in Japanese cuisine. She warmly invites you to her charming Kyoto cooking studio, where you’ll be greeted with a traditional cup of Japanese tea before being introduced to the key ingredients of home-style Japanese cooking—soy sauce, mirin, sake, and miso.
Participate in an authentic and engaging cooking class with Midori, where you can select from her carefully curated set menus, featuring simple yet delightful recipes that are easy to replicate at home. The class combines hands-on cooking with live demonstrations, as Midori expertly guides you in preparing seasonal dishes using traditional techniques and ingredients.
The cooking session lasts approximately 1.5 hours, followed by a communal meal where you can enjoy the dishes you helped prepare. During the meal, Midori will share her top local restaurant recommendations and insider tips on the best places to shop for food and souvenirs in Kyoto.
This is a relaxed and intimate experience—akin to cooking with a friend—and is ideal for couples, families, or anyone interested in Japanese food culture.
What's Included
- Private cooking demonstration and meal with your host Midori N.
- Local tips and recommendations about the best restaurants and shops in Kyoto!
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private cooking demonstration and meal with your host Midori N.
- Local tips and recommendations about the best restaurants and shops in Kyoto!
- All fees and/or taxes
Meal Options
- Menu 1: Teriyaki Chicken - (Teriyaki chicken or fried tofu steak, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 2: Okonomiyaki - (Japanese pancake, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 3: Takoyaki - (Octopus ball, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 4: Gyoza - (Pan fry dumplings, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 5: Pork Tonkatsu - (Pork or…
- Menu 1: Teriyaki Chicken - (Teriyaki chicken or fried tofu steak, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 2: Okonomiyaki - (Japanese pancake, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 3: Takoyaki - (Octopus ball, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 4: Gyoza - (Pan fry dumplings, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 5: Pork Tonkatsu - (Pork or chicken cutlet), onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
- Menu 6: Vegan or Vegetarian - Choose one of the menus listed which can be made vegetarian or vegan, including ramen and gyoza
- Menu 7: Ramen - Shoyu Ramen (Soy sauce ramen, Japanese fried chicken and onigiri (rice ball)
- Menu 9: Karaage - Japanese fried chicken, potato salad, onigiri (rice ball) and miso soup
Additional Information
Join Midori in her culinary studio for an authentic Japanese cooking class. Choose from one of five set menus she offers. Midori guides you through Japanese dishes with straightforward and easy-to-follow recipes that you can recreate at home. Observe as Midori prepares local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients.
- Japanese cooking class in…
Join Midori in her culinary studio for an authentic Japanese cooking class. Choose from one of five set menus she offers. Midori guides you through Japanese dishes with straightforward and easy-to-follow recipes that you can recreate at home. Observe as Midori prepares local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients.
- Japanese cooking class in Kyoto with a local expert
- Learn to prepare traditional Japanese dishes from scratch
- Explore Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques
- Gain insights into Kyoto’s top restaurants and shopping tips
- Enjoy a fun, relaxing, cultural, and culinary experience
- Vegetarian, vegan, kosher and halal options are available, please advise at time of booking if required - our host can accommodate dietary restrictions if informed in advance.
- Private, personalized experience
- Please choose between 5 different set menu options and include it in the Special Requirements section of your booking
- A cat resides in the home but remains upstairs during the class and does not enter the kitchen or dining area.
Location
7番地13
Meet your host at her cooking studio in Shimogyo Ward. A 5-minute walk from Tambaguchi station, 2 stops on the Sagano Line from JR Kyoto station. Check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address and Google Maps link to the location. Above only offers neighborhood details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(19 Ratings)
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Nicoletravels2
Feb 3, 2026
Wonderful Cooking Class! - Had such a great time cooking with Midori! So much fun and the food was delicious. Midori is so sweet too. We enjoyed spending time with her. Highly recommend!
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Danielleh1904
Jan 1, 2026
Midori’s Kitchen is a welcome home away from home - It’s a rare treat to come to Japan as a visitor and be able to experience a meal inside a Japanese home. The skills from the cooking class were wonderful, but the social aspect of chatting with a local was immeasurable. Midori is delightful, and a true gem. Thank you!
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Joyce_m
Nov 27, 2025
Midori is a wonderful... - Midori is a wonderful teacher and enthusiastic about passing on her knowledge and expertise. She was interested in us and our interests and gave us tips for the places we were visiting in Japan.
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Anthony_s
Nov 22, 2025
A fun cooking experience - Midori gave very specific advice on shopping related to our cooking wishes. We cooked two delicious meals with her. She was enthusiastic and experienced.
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R3269ywdavidp
Oct 21, 2025
Midori A great chef and teacher of Japanese cooking - Midori was an excellent host and extraordinary chef. She taught us how to cook Gyoza Pork rice bowl and miso soup. Her preparations were delicious. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants to know what great Japanese cooking is all about.
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G8173afmichaelc
Oct 17, 2025
Six stars if that were possible. - We loved our cooking experience with Chef Midori. She made a beautiful meal with us, and above and beyond that she had many recommendations for restaurants and other activities. Regarding the cooking, her instructions were very clear. Regarding the recommendations, she continued to communicate with us when we had questions regarding the recommendations even after the cooking class throughout our stay in Kyoto. We would give her six stars if that were possible.
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Francescacr5618ks
Aug 13, 2025
Midori and the cooking class unforgettable experience! - The cooking class with Midori was fantastic! He welcomed us into his home, first with a bit of chat about our trip leaving us a thousand local tips, sharing restaurants to try and places to visit! After that we started preparing dinner with her, she explained the recipes step by step, including the types of ingredients to buy, the pots to use .. everything! After preparing the 3 dishes that we had chosen we sat at the table with her and had dinner together, between chatter and laughter it was a pleasant evening
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Ie_v
Jun 30, 2025
Escape hoards of tourist and experience Kyoto differently - If you like Japanese food do this course! Midori San is a legend and ever so unique! She is kind, welcoming and funny. More than that, she treats you like a long lost friend the moment you walk through the door. Her class is very interactive and you will definitely improve. We made tonkatsu, miso soup and onigiri and will be making it again when we get home. She will give you a glimpse into local culture, cuisine but also choice of ingredients and great tips for making do with Western ingredients. She gave us some marvellous tips for local shops and food places and actually helped us find a Japanese knife. Even if you are no good in the kitchen, this will be a cultural experience for you and it ends with a tasty meal. Highly highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience Kyoto in more depth.
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D8227wlemilyt
Jun 11, 2025
WONDERFUL- MUST DO - We had an amazing cooking experience with Midori! She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the entire class. Her instructions were easy to follow, and the dishes we made turned out delicious! What made the experience even more special was Midori’s thoughtfulness—she went above and beyond by offering us tips and ideas for other things to see and do while in Kyoto. Her local insights were so helpful and really enriched our trip. This was truly one of the highlights of our time in Japan. Highly recommend!
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Alissa_t
Jun 9, 2025
Fun cooking class! - My husband and I are on our honeymoon and we both love to cook. We both enjoyed Mindori’s class. She answered all of our questions and even made recommendations on things to do in Kyoto and other cities. She also helped us with making dinner reservations. Her location is also easily accessible by train and she let us record the lessons for future use.
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