Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Otsu, Japan
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When traveling abroad, there is no other experience like sitting down for a meal with a local. Michiyo opens her Kyoto home to visitors to cook a meal and share conversation. Enjoy learning to make authentic Japanese cuisine, from dashi (fish broth) to chirashi sushi with your Kyoto native host. Enjoy sitting down together to for a meal with paired alcoholic drinks to accent your delicious food.
- Learn to cook Japanese cuisine served in a Kyoto resident’s home
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients to make dashi and chirashi sushi
- Enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks paired with your food
- Choose from lunch or dinner options; easily fit this experience into your schedule
Sample Menu
Starter
Nikujaga (slow-cooked meat with potatoes and seasonal vegetables)
Starter
Tofu side dish
Starter
Dashi-based soup
Main
Chirashi-sushi or tender fried chicken flavored with Japanese ingredients
What's Included
- Private cooking class and meal with your host Michiyo
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Pick up from Otsukyo Station on the JR Kosei line
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Otsukyo Station2 Chome-8 Ojigaoka, Otsu, Shiga 520-0025, Japan
Meet your host Michiyo at Otsukyo Station on the JR Kosei line. After you exit the gate, go down the escalator and Michiyo will pick you up in her navy blue car and drive you to her home.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking
- Michiyo and her husband share their home with El, their well-behaved dachshund dog
- Private, personalized experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 57 reviews
Brandon_C, Mar 2024
My wife and I had a wonderful time learning about traditional Kyoto cuisine and cooking with Michiyo! She picked us up from the station and opened her home to us - she was very welcoming, and she and her husband spoke excellent English. The food was amazing and we all had great conversation. My wife and I are looking forward to making these amazing dishes on our own. Thank you Michiyo!
Sascha_N, Jan 2024
We had an outstanding evening wolith Michiyo and her husband. I learned a lot with regards to Japanese cooking and Michiyo shared many useful tips from our tasty dinner.
Steve_P, Dec 2019
Our cooking lesson and dinner with MIchiyo was one of the highlights of our visit to Japan. We're looking forward to using her recipes to cook a meal at home!
Response from Host, Dec 2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so glad you had a memorable Traveling Spoon experience and look forward to serving you again on your future travels!
From $86.00
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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