Vegan Cooking Class in Arashiyama, Kyoto
100% plant-based. Dashi-free.
Every ingredient explained. For travelers who need to know exactly what is in their food.
One group per session. Maximum 4 guests.
Japan is not easy for vegans. We know.
Hidden fish stock in broths. Unclear labels. Well-meaning restaurant staff who are not sure what is in the dish. Many vegan travelers spend their entire trip in Japan anxious about what they are eating.
At our class, you will always know exactly what is in your food. We explain every ingredient. Nothing is assumed. Nothing is hidden.
Most Popular
Vegan Soy Sauce Ramen & Sushi & Matcha
Our most complete experience.
Make rich vegan soy sauce ramen broth from scratch, roll maki and temaki sushi, then finish with hand-whisked matcha and homemade wagashi.
Japan's three most beloved experiences — in one afternoon, in one kitchen, for your group only.
Ramen is a noodle soup dish and perhaps one of the most popular Japanese dishes. There are many flavours of ramen, such as Shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, Miso ramen, Tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen and so on. Common toppings are Chashu (braised pork), Negi (green onion) and Nori (dried seaweed).
Shoyu Ramen (Soy Sauce Broth Ramen)
Make vegetable soup.
Make tomato and mushroom soup.
Make soy sauce soup using the vegetable soup, tomato and mushroom soup, and tare (seasoning).
Make vegetable toppings.
Boil the vegan noodles.
Place in a bowl.
Vegan ramen is complete.
Vegan Maki Sushi (Rolled Sushi) with Savory Miso Tofu
Cook the rice to make sushi rice.
Spread the sushi rice onto the nori seaweed.
Add the ingredients.
Roll it up using a bamboo rolling mat.
Let it sit for a while to allow the flavors to meld.
Cut and serve.
Vegan Temaki Sushi (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
Cook the rice to make sushi rice.
Cut the nori seaweed.
Place the sushi rice and vegetables on top of the nori.
Roll it up by hand and it's done!
Matcha (Premium Green Tea)
Preparation
Cool the water to the right temperature
Warm the bowl and soften the whisk
Wipe the bowl completely dry
Whisking
Pour the water
Blend gently at first
Whisk briskly using your wrist
Smooth the foam
Remove the whisk
Warabi Mochi (Traditional Japanese Jelly Sweet)
Heat the ingredients in a pot to make warabi mochi.
Cut the warabi mochi into bite-sized pieces.
Place in a bowl and sprinkle with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup).
In our workshops, you will learn the traditional home-style cooking that Japanese people eat on a daily basis in the natural setting of Arashiyama, Kyoto. We use fresh local vegetables and provide recipes that are easy to reproduce. A husband with 25 years of experience as a chef and a wife who loves nature and vegetables will support you carefully and with an emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable living.
The closest station
Hankyu Arashiyama Station
How to get to the station?
From JR Kyoto Station: 25mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Annelie Brackhahn, Germany
★★★★★It was a great experience! We felt so welcome and everything was delicious! Satoru & Akiko guided us through every step with patience and expertise. We recommend this cooking class to everyone who loves cooking and japenese cuisine!
May 2026
Response from Satoru & Akiko
Thank you for trying so many new things! We’re so happy you had a great time. Hope you can take a nice "matcha break" and keep enjoying your journey!
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Response from Satoru & Akiko
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Yes, "Most Popular" Vegan Soy Sauce Ramen & Sushi & Matcha has a vegan option.
It costs 12000 per person.
Yes, "Most Popular" Vegan Soy Sauce Ramen & Sushi & Matcha has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
Up to 4 people can join Satoru & Akiko's cooking class.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
