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.
Chilled buckwheat soba with homemade tsuyu, maki and temaki sushi.
A Japanese summer afternoon, made by your hands.
Allergy Notice
Please inform us of any food allergies when booking.
Note on Soba (Buckwheat): We serve soba noodles in this class. As buckwheat is present in our kitchen, we cannot guarantee a cross-contamination-free environment. For your safety, we do not recommend this class for guests with severe buckwheat allergies. Our menu also includes soy and wheat (in soy sauce and miso). Please contact us in advance for gluten-free or substitution requests.
Vegan Zaru Soba (Chilled Soba Noodles)
Prepare the dipping sauce.
Boil the soba noodles.
Once cooked, rinse them in cold water.
Drain the water using a colander and place the noodles in a bowl.
Serve with the dipping sauce and condiments.
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!
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.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Seasonal (May – September) Vegan Zaru Soba & Sushi has a vegan option.
Yes, Seasonal (May – September) Vegan Zaru Soba & Sushi has a vegetarian option.
It costs 10000 per person.
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.
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