Kyoto Supermarket Tour, Tofu Shop Visit + Cooking Class with Rita

Kyoto, Japan

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Kyoto has a rich culinary culture, but it can be tricky for visitors to experience it. Let a private guide lead the way on a tour that starts with a visit to a bustling local supermarket stocked with fresh produce and traditional Japanese ingredients, then continues to a 90-year-old tofu shop for a hands-on cooking class. Conclude by enjoying the meal you’ve created, paired with local beer, in a relaxed setting.

Learn about everyday life in Japan with a tour of a local supermarket
Your host provided provides recipes to take home
Uncover Kyoto's culinary culture: Something many visitors miss
Skip the rush of big group tours and set your own pace

Sample Menu

Starter

Chirashi-sushi

Starter

Miso soup

Main

Teriyaki of fatty Buri (yellowtail) fish

Starter

Marinated seasonal vegetables or tofu dish

What's Included

Private tour of a local supermarket
Tofu shop visit and cooking class and meal with Rita
Local beer (1-2 glasses)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

AEON MALL Kitaoji
49-1 Koyamakitakamifusachō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8142, Japan
For the market tour, please meet Rita at the NORTH entrance (ground floor) of AEON MALL Kitaoji (Address: 49-1 Koyamakitakamifusacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8142, Japan). The mall is a short walk from Kitaoji Station on the Karasuma Line.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Traveling Spoon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
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 - vegetarian option is available.
Private, personalized experience
Please note: This is a visit to a supermarket where locals shop everyday, not a typical open market!
Please note children above 4 years of age, will be charged the full adult price, for this experience
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate