KYOTO · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best craft workshops you can reserve today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Learn Kyoto tea ceremony etiquette in 45 minutes at Tea Ceremony Koto. Make matcha, taste two teas and sweets, add kimono photos.
“Such a beautiful experience we got the kimono candlelight tea ceremony and it was perfect for me and my daughters. Thank you”
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory in Kyoto, choose your flavors, then eat your own homemade bowl with vegetarian and halal options.
“If you are a lover of ramen, do not miss this experience! The Ramen Factory was one of the most entertaining activities we booked in Kyoto. Mahiro was an excellent demonstrator with a great sense of humour. He helped us make delicious ramen and fun memories. Would recommend this tour and would love to book another experience with Mahiro again!”
Make Kyoto chopsticks in Gion, using a traditional hand plane, then sand, oil, and optionally engrave your own name.
“We loved learning the process of making chopsticks. Our teacher was very patient. The engraving process was very neat! This will be our souvenir from Japan!”
Learn Kenbu in Kyoto with a small group: bow, draw and strike, dress in samurai costume, take photos, and watch a short performance.
“The activity was amazing! Everyone that worked there was so friendly. Dressing up and getting to use the samurai swords was a great experience. The main guide that showed us how to use the swords was also hilarious which made the experience even better! Would DEFINITELY recommend!”
Kyoto ramen cooking class where you make noodles from flour, mix miso, salt, soy sauces, and take home an emailed recipe.
“We loved our experience here. Moa was amazing, enthusiastic and energetic.”
1-hour Kyoto ninja dojo lesson: Kuji-In breathing, ninja walking, sword and shuriken throws, blowgun darts, max-6 class. Mobile ticket.
“The whole family had a great time at this ninja experience. We learned the whys and hows of different ninja weapons and had lots of laughs as we practiced. My kids said it was the highlight of our trip so far.”
Learn broth-first miso and shoyu ramen, master gyoza wrapping, and shape onigiri in a small English-led Kyoto class. Eat what you cook.
“We really enjoyed learning about and making the two ramens and gyoza”
Learn Kyoto sushi in a historic townhouse with a small English class of 8. Make nigiri and maki, then eat what you make.
“Kana is a fantastic teacher, not only about making sushi but about traditional Japanese culture. HIGHLY recommend this experience! Also, come hungry because you’ll be making a lot of sushi!”
Small-group Kyoto washoku bento class near Saiin, make sushi rolls, tempura, dashi and more with an English-speaking chef.
“The activity was fun and interactive, where we could cook alongside the instructor! Ai, the instructor, was very educational with the information she provided about the foods we cooked and how it is incorporated into japanese cuisine!”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza cooking class with pro chefs, a full meal, and recipes to recreate it at home.
“The highlights of our trip. The restaurant where we cooked was amazing. The staff was very courteous and my family and I had a great time. The food turned out really really good! Would definitely do it again.”
Kyoto izakaya cooking class at Cooking Sun teaches Japanese home dishes in English, with hands-on cooking, recipes, and two meals in 3 hours.
“Great experience. You can learn a lot about less popular types of Japanese food. The end result food is very tasty but simple enough to cook so you can make it back home by yourself. The instructions are fantastic, they explain everything in great detail and make sure you succeed in your endeavour. Highly recommended!”
Kyoto izakaya cooking class: learn dashi and seasoning, cook 5-6 dishes in a small group, then eat dinner and take recipes home.
“An amazing three hours of cooking, instruction and eating! Cooking Sun was an experience not to miss if you are interested in learning the techniques of Japanese cooking.”
Small-group ninja lesson in Kyoto with English Sensei, meditation and weapon practice, plus ninja outfit rental.
“Very interactive and our instructors are awesome and funny. My son and I had a great time, thank you so much! Regards, Flora.C”
Make Kyoto-style gyoza from scratch in a townhouse kitchen, with an English instructor, pro cooking machine, and optional samurai armor photos.
“Very simple and fun class. YO was extremely personable and the setting is ideal for the cooking. We forgot to get the recipe as we were leaving but you get wonderful cooking apron souvenir.”
Hands-on Kyoto bento box cooking class at Cooking Sun. Learn techniques, make a full lunch in a box, and take recipes home.
“My husband and I took this class together after I had taken another class with Cooking Sun and he then wanted to try the class. Once again we both loved the class and found the teachers to be excellent at giving instructions, being extremely well organized, and giving us the history and understanding a little of the Japanese thoughts on eating. You were able to ask all the questions that you might have especially around sushi and the why's and how to's. The result of the cooking were delicious and everyone in the class was very proud of what we managed to make. All in all it is a great…”
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