Private Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto with a Local Chef, Midori
Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reproduced at home. You will watch Midori prepare local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients.
- Japanese cooking class in Kyoto with a local
- Learn to cook traditional Japanese dishes from scratch
- Discover Japanese ingredients and cooking styles
- Get insight into Kyoto's best restaurants and shopping recommendations
- A fun and relaxing, cultural and culinary experience
Options
Cooking class and dinner
Cooking class and dinner with your host Midori.
What's included in Private Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto with a Local Chef, Midori
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Midori has been teaching Japanese cooking for over 30 years and is a true expert in the art of Japanese cuisine. She warmly welcomes you into her cozy Kyoto cooking studio with a traditional cup of Japanese tea before introducing you to the essential ingredients that form the foundation of home-style Japanese cooking—soy sauce, mirin, sake, and miso. Join Midori for an authentic and immersive cooking class where you’ll choose from one of her thoughtfully curated set menus, featuring simple yet delicious recipes that are easy to recreate at home. The experience blends hands-on cooking with live demonstrations, as Midori guides you through preparing seasonal dishes using time-honored techniques and traditional ingredients. The cooking session lasts about 1.5 hours, followed by a shared meal where you'll savor the dishes you helped create. During the meal, Midori will share her favorite local restaurant recommendations and insider tips on where to shop for food and souvenirs in Kyoto. This is a relaxed, intimate experience—like cooking with a friend—and is perfect for couples, families, or anyone curious about Japanese food culture.
Food Menu
MAIN - Menu 1: Teriyaki Chicken
(Teriyaki chicken or fried tofu steak, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
MAIN - Menu 2: Okonomiyaki
(Japanese pancake, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
MAIN - Menu 3: Takoyaki
(Octopus ball, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
MAIN - Menu 4: Gyoza
(Pan fry dumplings, onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
MAIN - Menu 5: Vegan or Vegetarian
(Choose one of the above menus which can be made vegetarian or vegan)
MAIN - Menu 6: Pork Tonkatsu
(Pork or chicken cutlet), onigiri (rice ball), miso soup)
MAIN - Menu 7: Ramen
(Vegan ramen, onigiri (rice ball), vegan gyoza)
DESSERT - Please select ONE from the menus
Please select ONE from the menus above when making a booking. All menus are served with welcome Japanese sweets, seasonal vegetables and tea
Inclusions
- 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 Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Host name: Midori Nukumizu Host phone: +81 (0) 80 3868 2588 Host email: [email protected] Host address: 〒600-8806 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Chūdōji Mibukawachō, 7-13 7番地13 13 Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Midori at her cooking studio. It is a 5-minute walk from Tambaguchi station, 2 stops on the Sagano Line from JR Kyoto station. Nishi Honganji Temple and Shimabara Historic District are nearby. Here is a Google Maps location to her location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GwRZSn5M5VJCFkNi7 We hope you are looking forward to your culinary experience with a local in Kyoto! -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
