PRIVATE Kyoto Home Cooking Class in Aki's Traditional Wooden Home

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Kyoto, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a cooking class in an atmospheric setting—a beautiful wooden house in Kyoto. The cooking experience introduces you to local recipes that you wouldn’t be able to find in restaurants, and techniques that have been passed down through many generations of the host’s family. Dishes prepared vary depending on the time of year, but sample menu items could be chikuzenni (braised chicken and vegetables), braised burdock root, and miso soup.

A more intimate alternative to crowded cooking classes—a private home class
Hassle-free cooking experience with a meal and alcoholic drinks included
A private class means you can stop and ask questions along the way
Lots of variety—make a selection of seasonal home-style dishes

Sample Menu

Main

Chikuzenni

(braised chicken and vegetables that originated from Kyushu)

Starter

Miso soup and rice

Starter

Marinated spinach with sesame

Dessert

A glass of tea

What's Included

Private cooking class in a traditional Japanese home
Home-cooked Japanese meal using family recipes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Japan, 606-0816 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Shimogamo Matsunokichō, ４ 4番地
Please meet your host Aki at her home, just a one minute walk from this 株式会社Mirise spot. To protect our hosts’ privacy, the location displayed is approximate and does not show the exact address. Please refer to the “Before You Go” section of your voucher for the full address and meeting details.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:30 am

What To Expect

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
This listing offers a 2-week cancellation policy; even though Viator's cancellation states All Sales Final.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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Highlight of our trip

Bridget_S, Jul 2026

We had a truly wonderful experience! Aki is a kind, patient, and delightful host. The food we made was excellent and we continue to make it at home thanks to the lovely little cooking sheets we got to take with us! I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kyoto.

Genuine and delightful experience

Eric_G, Jun 2024

This was a delightful experience! We felt comfortable, welcome, and at ease the entire time. This was a 'hands-on' experience, as we all took part in the preparation and cooking. We definitely learned enough to be able to introduce some of the recipes and elements into our own cooking.

Amazing experience!

Whitney_H, Mar 2024

Wonderful experience with Aki in her home. Amazing vibes, amazing food. The highlight of our Kyoto stay for sure. She is very kind and patient with cooking instructions and gave us great recommendations for things to do later!