・Maki Sushi (Japanese Sushi Rolls)
Maki sushi is a traditional Japanese sushi roll made with seasoned rice, vegetables, and other fillings wrapped in seaweed. You will learn how to prepare sushi rice, arrange the fillings, and roll your own sushi using a bamboo mat.
・Tempura
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish made by coating fresh vegetables and seafood in a light batter and deep-frying them until crispy.
You will learn how to make a light, crispy tempura batter and fry ingredients such as shrimp and seasonal vegetables. I'll also share simple tips for making delicious tempura at home.
・Miso Soup
Miso soup is an essential part of everyday Japanese home cooking. It is made with dashi (Japanese soup stock) and miso, a traditional fermented soybean paste.
You will learn about dashi, one of the foundations of Japanese cooking, and how to make a comforting bowl of miso soup using simple ingredients.
Vegetarian and vegan options are also available upon request. Please let me know your dietary preferences when booking.
Tempura (天ぷら) is a classical Portuguese dish brought to and popularized by Japan, consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. Tempura is a typical home-style cooking in Japan. It is often referred to as a representative dish to Japan. Although there are various theories, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu, the general of the Edo period, liked tempura so much that he allegedly died from eating too much.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.
Experience authentic Japanese home cooking with a local host in Kyoto!
In this cooking class, you'll learn how to make three popular Japanese dishes: Sushi Rolls (Maki Sushi), Tempura, and Miso Soup.
We'll start with a welcome drink and a short introduction to today's menu. Then, I’ll guide you step by step as you prepare sushi rice, roll your own sushi using a bamboo mat, make light and crispy tempura, and learn how to prepare dashi, the flavorful broth that is essential to Japanese cooking.
I'll share simple cooking techniques and tips that you can easily recreate in your own kitchen back home. No cooking experience is needed!
After cooking, we'll sit down together and enjoy the meal while chatting about Japanese food, culture, and everyday life.
Digital recipes will be emailed to you after the class, so you can recreate everything at home. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.
The class takes approximately 2.5-3 hours with a maximum of four guests.
Our cooking class is conveniently located near Nishioji Station, just one stop from Kyoto Station. After the class, you can easily continue exploring Kyoto or head to nearby cities like Osaka and Nara.
Maki
★★★★★ (1)Hi! I'm Maki! Since 2024, I've hosted more than 30 cooking events, sharing simple recipes that are easy to recreate at home.
After traveling to more than 25 countries and living in Canada for five years, I learned that some of the best conversations happen around the table. That's why I started Gochiso Cooking to bring people together through homemade Japanese food and warm conversation.
"Gochiso" means "a feast" in Japanese, but to me, it's the joy of sharing a meal with others. I hope you'll experience that feeling at my table.
The closest station
JR Nishiouji Station
How to get to the station?
From JR Nishiouji Station: 5mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Kuba, Poland
★★★★★Maki is a great host and cook and her workshops have wonderful atmosphere. We were delighted to have a peek into actual homely japanese cooking.
Sep 2026
Response from Maki
Hi, Kuba san! Thank you for leaving a wonderful comment. It was a pleasure having you and your sister to my cooking class! I hope this experience gave you a little taste of everyday Japanese home cooking, and that you’ll try making some of the dishes back home in Poland!
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Response from Maki
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It costs 13000 per person.
Please go to JR Nishiouji Station which takes 5 mins from JR Nishiouji Station. Then Maki (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
Yes, Sushi Roll, Tempura & Miso Soup – Authentic Home Cooking in Kyoto (vegetarian/vegan friendly) has a vegan option.
Yes, Sushi Roll, Tempura & Miso Soup – Authentic Home Cooking in Kyoto (vegetarian/vegan friendly) has a vegetarian option.
Up to 4 people can join Maki'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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