Cooking Classes in Kyoto

As the former capital of Japan, Kyoto has a rich cultural history dating back centuries. Today, it's a must-visit destination for those interested in traditional architecture, art, and cuisine. With its emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce, Kyoto is a foodie's paradise. To fully immerse yourself in Japanese culinary traditions, explore Kyoto's cooking classes. Kyoto's cooking classes offer a unique opportunity to learn from knowledgeable locals, from sushi and ramen to wagashi and more. For those with dietary restrictions, there are vegan and vegetarian options available, making it easy to explore the flavors of Kyoto's Buddhist solid tradition. Whether you're a food lover or just looking to experience traditional Japanese culture, Kyoto's cooking classes offer a unique way to connect with the city's rich history and vibrant culinary scene. Book your class today with airKitchen and discover the secrets of Kyoto's delicious cuisine.

150 Cooking Classes

Vegan Ramen and Gyoza
host-Sakiko
Ramen Gyoza Sakyo, Kyoto

Vegan Ramen and Gyoza

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Sakiko

¥8500
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (29)
Cooking Menu
・Ramen-Learn how to make Ramen soup from the scratch ・Gyoza
Review
The Vegan cooking class with Sakiko was such a special experience! We really appreciated her hospitality, enthusiasm, and detailed cooking insights. We learned so much more than we thought we would (from the flavor of dashi before and after heating, to the composition and flavors of the three d...
Ashkon Shaahinfar | United States of America
Homemade Sushi and Okonomiyaki
host-Yukari
Sushi Okonomiyaki Sakyo, Kyoto

Homemade Sushi and Okonomiyaki

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Yukari

¥8200
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (47)
Cooking Menu
You can learn 2 popular Japanese dishes at the same time. One is sushi, the other one is Okonomiyaki. You will know how to make sushi at home besi...
Review
Our cooking class with Yukari was a highlight of our trip! She is a warm and friendly host and a wonderful teacher. With her help, all of the dishes we made turned out perfect and were delicious. We can’t wait to make them at home. We will absolutely remember our experience with Yuka and the new ...
erica | United States of America
【Okonomiyaki and Gyoza】You can make two types of dishes: Okonomiyaki and Gyoza
host-BELL
Okonomiyaki Gyoza Kyoto

【Okonomiyaki and Gyoza】You can make two types of dishes: Okonomiyaki and Gyoza

Cooking Class in Kyoto by BELL

¥7000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2)
Cooking Menu
【Okonomiyaki and Gyoza】 A set menu of popular Okonomiyaki and Gyoza. ・Mugi Tea (Free) You can optionally choose additional toppings. For e...
Review
Bell was fantastic. A great teacher and very friendly. Simply the best gyoza we've ever eaten, and made by us! Vegetarian and meat options, both delicious. What a great host!
Samuel Bright | Australia
Kyoto Style  Onigiri
host-YUKO
Kyoto

Kyoto Style Onigiri

Cooking Class in Kyoto by YUKO

¥6500
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1)
Cooking Menu
~Menu~ ・Ongiri(Rice ball ) ・Japanese pickles ・Miso Soup ・japanese tea ※If you can not eat for allergies or religious reasons, please co...
Review
Yuko is a great host. She showed me how to make miso soup and different kinds of onigiri. She was very well-prepared and she had even considered my dietary restrictions (no meat) and my personal preferences, so we made my favorite onigiri. She also gave me a lot of tips on specific products and w...
Imke | Netherlands
Assorted vegan plate based on Shojin ryori
host-Yukari
Sakyo, Kyoto

Assorted vegan plate based on Shojin ryori

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Yukari

¥7800
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10)
Cooking Menu
・Dried strips of daikon salad ・Kinpira of lotus (pan-fried thinly sliced lotus) ・Nasu dengaku (fried eggplant with sweet miso) ・Shiraa...
Review
The cooking class was wonderful! I learned more about Japanese cuisine and Shojin Ryouri, and even got to work with ingredients I hadn't known of before. The recipe steps were simple and the end result nutritious and delicious. To anyone with an interest in veganism/vegetarianism or even just coo...
Luca | Germany
Juicy and crispy! Making Pork Gyoza from scratch(options: Shrimp)
host-Yukari
Gyoza Sakyo, Kyoto

Juicy and crispy! Making Pork Gyoza from scratch(options: Shrimp)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Yukari

¥7700
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (16)
Cooking Menu
・Pork Gyoza (option : pescatarian) ・The glass noodle salad ・Rice ball with tempura bits ・Fruits in season
Review
Yukari was an incredible host. She was kind, friendly and held a great conversation. She was a fantastic teacher and ensured we understood the ingredients and technique when cooking. We can’t thank her enough for the incredible experience she gave us. Truly one we will remember forever. Thank you...
Tim | Australia
BENTO(Bentobox)
host-AKIKO
Bento Kameoka, Kyoto

BENTO(Bentobox)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by AKIKO

¥6000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3)
Cooking Menu
・OBENTO(Pack in a plastic case ) ・GreenTea ・Home made CAKE
Review
We had a great time at our cooking class with Akikio and her daughter Ririko. Akiko not only showed us how to prepare a Japanese Bento Box, she was also very good to guide us through the culture and etiquette of eating in Japan. Finishing with a traditional card game made the evening perfect.
Paul | Canada
【Yakisoba and Gyoza】 You can make two types of dishes: Yakisoba and Gyoza
host-BELL
Gyoza Soba Kyoto

【Yakisoba and Gyoza】 You can make two types of dishes: Yakisoba and Gyoza

Cooking Class in Kyoto by BELL

¥6500
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1)
Cooking Menu
【Yakisoba and Gyoza】 A set menu of popular yakisoba and Gyoza. ・Mugi Tea (Free) You can optionally choose additional toppings. For example, ...
Review
Hello, The cooking class with bell was perfect. She is such a nice person! Everything was ready to start when we arrive. We did some gyoza and yakisoba. She had print her recipes for us. She explain us very we’ll everything. She taught us every step of cooking. All was super good and we could ...
robin | France
Enjoy making sushi & Matcha (Tea ceremony)!
host-Yumiko
Sushi Tea Ceremony Sakyo, Kyoto

Enjoy making sushi & Matcha (Tea ceremony)!

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Yumiko

¥10000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (36)
Cooking Menu
1)you can learn how to make nigirisushi and makisushi in my class. 2)I explain all traditional Japanese seasonings before you cook. 3)It’s a lo...
Review
I have been to Kyoto for 4 times already and I can say that my cooking class with Yumiko-san is my favorite Kyoto experience! :) My boyfriend and I enjoyed everything - from Yumiko-san's 自己紹介 (self-introduction) to cooking sushi/miso soup/tamagoyaki. She also let us experience how a Japanese...
Angel | Phillipines
MAKIZUSHI(Sushi rolls)
host-AKIKO
Sushi Kameoka, Kyoto

MAKIZUSHI(Sushi rolls)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by AKIKO

¥7000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2)
Cooking Menu
・MAKIZUSHI(Sushi rolls) ・Misosoup ・GreenTea ・Home made CAKE
Review
I had the best time with Akiko! Her and her family welcomed me into their home, and gave me an experience I will remember forever. It was so fun learning to prepare Maki rolls, and the food was so fresh and delicious. I’m so excited for the next time I’m in Kyoto to visit her home again. I would ...
Cameron | Canada
Beautiful Japanese traditional cooking in  Kyoto
host-Sumie
Kyoto

Beautiful Japanese traditional cooking in Kyoto

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Sumie

¥6000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3)
Cooking Menu
Let's make Japanese typical meal (1jyu-3sai)together with a good balance of one soup and three side dishes. It looks very cute and beautiful. ...
Review
Sumie is a lovely person and our cooking experience with her was just extraordinary and authentic! The meal we prepared was delicious and exactly what we were looking for in a traditional Japanese meal! She is such an inspiring cook and gave a lot of information on cooking. Sumie left us with ex...
Marie | Germany
Let's harvest organic vegetables in my field and cook Tempura at our traditional house (established 150years ago)
host-yoriko
Tempura Sakyo, Kyoto

Let's harvest organic vegetables in my field and cook Tempura at our traditional house (established 150years ago)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by yoriko

¥8000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4)
Cooking Menu
Menu; ・Welcome tea ・Chicken and Shrimp tempura ・Fresh vegetable tempura (Deep fried tofu for vegetarian) ・ Tofu and my garden’s vegetabl...
Review
If we could we would give yoriko 6 stars! Everything about this day was more than perfect!! Yoriko not only is a great cooking teacher, but she also has an extraordinary personality. We really recommend this cooking class, it’s going to be a highlight on your trip! Thanks again for this special day
Eleonora | Italy
Musoshin Ramen Noodle Workshop in Gion Kyoto City!
host-Musoshin
Ramen Higashiyama, Kyoto

Musoshin Ramen Noodle Workshop in Gion Kyoto City!

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Musoshin

¥3000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5)
Cooking Menu
Tonkotsu ramen Vegetarian ramen No fish no meat ramen Gion Black Ramen
Review
The experience was pretty great! The host was very friendly and we had a good time chatting, sharing our experience and making noodles. Then after, the noodle that was made was eaten and really it was absolutely amazing. Consider I was tired of ramen but after eating a bowl of Musoshin noodles, I...
Duong | Vietnam
Sushi Experience/Make your own Sushi!
host-Keiko
Sushi Uji, Kyoto

Sushi Experience/Make your own Sushi!

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Keiko

¥6000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3)
Cooking Menu
We will prepare fresh high-quality fish. -tuna, skipper, salmon, shrimp, egg, konger-eel, flying fish roe etc... Adults will make 8Nigiri-sushi ...
Review
Visiting Japan for the first tiome and i wanted to get a bit of cultural immersion so I jumped on this opportunity when i heard of it. The cultural exchange cooking classes were amazing . I learnt a lot and finally got my cultural immersion.
Lucas | United States of America
Sushi cooking and Tea ceremony(Matcha)
host-Emika
Sushi Tea Ceremony Kyoto

Sushi cooking and Tea ceremony(Matcha)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Emika

¥6600
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1)
Cooking Menu
Nigiri Sushi Make your own sushi. The ingredients change with salmon, tuna, eggs, and other seasons. Miso soup Make miso soup using homemad...
Review
It was a wonderful experience. I make sushi with Emika's recipe all the time. She is an architect and it was a pleasure talking to her. We also had Japanese tea, and she explained the tradition. It was very interesting and tasty! Arivel is about 10 minutes by train and then she took me in her ...
Tobi | Israel
Let's make and eat Ramen and Gyoza in cool and traditional house.
host-yoriko
Ramen Gyoza Sakyo, Kyoto

Let's make and eat Ramen and Gyoza in cool and traditional house.

Cooking Class in Kyoto by yoriko

¥7000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3)
Cooking Menu
·Gyoza Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling made by wrapping meat, cabbage, leek, etc. in a skin made of thin flour. My family use soy sauce and sesami...
Review
We are a couple with two teenage children. We had a cooking class with Yoriko to learn how to make Gyozo and Ramen. Yoriko is very nice and friendly and the food we made was delicious. The traditional Japanese house itself was a very special place to cook and to eat in. The whole experience was...
Josef | Norway
Colourful Japanese Sushi roll
host-Kumi
Sushi Shimogyo, Kyoto

Colourful Japanese Sushi roll

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Kumi

¥6000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3)
Cooking Menu
Japanese sushi roll. You can make 2kinds of sushi roll. One is "Salmon&avocado"roll. The other one is "Tuna mixed with mayonaise,Egg,lettuce and...
Review
This is one of the best holidays I have had. From the food to the ambience to the cooking class. Everything was perfect. My host was a family and i learnt more than cooking from them. I will always remeber this trip as one of the best ones i have taken
Zoe | France
Homemade Temari-zushi (balled-shaped sushi)
host-Shiori
Sushi Kyoto

Homemade Temari-zushi (balled-shaped sushi)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Shiori

¥5000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2)
Cooking Menu
☑︎temari-zushi(balled-shaped sushi) topped with raw fish and seasonal ingredients. ☑︎vegitable miso soup ☑︎japanese style omelette ☑︎homemade pi...
Review
My first visit to Japan and I wanted more than a holiday experience. I wanted to take something more back with me. the cooking class sounded like a wonderful idea.My host made the whole experince worth while. We shared some similar life experience over cooking.
Giulia | Italy
Prepare Japanese local food and tea ceremony in lovely Arashiyama!
host-Chiemi
Tea Ceremony Ukyo, Kyoto

Prepare Japanese local food and tea ceremony in lovely Arashiyama!

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Chiemi

¥5000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2)
Cooking Menu
Prepare delicious food depending on the season! All year long: - Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) - Gomaae(Japanese side dish made from a mix of ve...
Review
Good Lord! Who would have thought we would have such an amazing experience. The entire trip was amazing and when we got to the house of our hosts, we were well recieved. The cooking class was exciting and the food was delish! A delightful experience,
Mia | Switzerland
Let's cook Ramen and Gyoza at Kyoto
host-Machiko
Ramen Gyoza Fushimi, Kyoto

Let's cook Ramen and Gyoza at Kyoto

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Machiko

¥8000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (13)
Cooking Menu
①Gyoza Japanese dumpling ②Ramen Japanese chiken soup and dasi soup ramen
Review
Our cooking experience with Machiko was nothing short of exceptional! She’s an awesome host, full of energy and cool stories to share! If you’re looking for an authentic experience in Kyoto look no further, we wish we could have given 6 stars. One of the highlights of our trip to Japan! Thanks...
Stefano | United Kingdom
Healthy Japanese cuisine at a renovated old Japanese house with a local family!
host-Nozomi
Shimogyo, Kyoto

Healthy Japanese cuisine at a renovated old Japanese house with a local family!

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Nozomi

¥4200
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2)
Cooking Menu
You will cook 3 〜5 homemade healthy Japanese local dishes. You can learn how to use Japanese traditional fermented condiments such as Miso, Amaza...
Review
I can’t recommend this cooking class enough. Our cooking class consisted of 4 different dishes that we chose. Nozomi and Kazuto were extremely friendly and personally picked us up and brought us to their home to cook. They did a good job highlighting traditional Japanese home-cooking for us and e...
Alex | United States of America
Ramen Noodles Gyoza
host-Naoki
Ramen Gyoza Higashiyama, Kyoto

Ramen Noodles Gyoza

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Naoki

¥6000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3)
Cooking Menu
Ramen Noodles Gyoza Instant noodles and handmade Gyoza Real homemade taste in Japan
Review
I came to Japan to get some me-time. A cooking class, cultural exchange package, seemed like something fun, and it was. I really enjoyed myself. My host seemed to know a lot about my home town, and we shared some similar experiences. Great food, great host, an overall pleasant experience.
Marie | France
Temari-sushi (sushi-ball)
host-Hisae
Sushi Fushimi, Kyoto

Temari-sushi (sushi-ball)

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Hisae

¥3500
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1)
Cooking Menu
*Temari-sushi (sushi-ball) *Mitarashi-Dango (a traditional Japanese dessert) *Osuimono (clear soup) *Green Tea
Review
While the food was a bonus attacrtion for me, I was more taken in by the quality of hosting i got. It is surprising how warm and open people can be. They were eager to show me how to make the food and were very welcoming. I didnt feel like a stanger. It felt more like ok
Emily | United Kingdom
Cooking NigiriSushi with Mummy at Kyoto!!
host-Machiko
Sushi Fushimi, Kyoto

Cooking NigiriSushi with Mummy at Kyoto!!

Cooking Class in Kyoto by Machiko

¥5000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1)
Cooking Menu
*Nigirisushi We use a flesh fish, eggs, and some vegetables. Sushi rice put on the some fish and any ingredients. *Inarisushi a rapping with ...
Review
Machiko was an amazing guest. It was great to be able to get to know better the Japanese culture through the cooking class. Sushis tasted amazingly!!! Very good English as well! We definitely recommend!
Gaelle | Belgium

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2438 reviews by airKitchen users
  • Nigiri Sushi and Temaki Sushi in Kyoto

    Cooking class in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    ¥7500 per person

    Would highly recommend! She is a fantastic teacher! We had the best time learning about and making varieties of sushi dishes. Great experience overall.

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    • Lea Germany
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  • Enjoy making Sushi & Matcha!

    Cooking class in Sakyo, Kyoto

    ¥7000 per person

    My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our class with Yumiko. She was a gracious host and an excellent teacher. This is more than a cooking class, as Yumiko will introduce you to both herself and various aspects of Japanese culture over the course of the lesson . By the end you'll feel like guests at the home of a friend who is good company, an excellent cook and teacher, and extremely knowledgeable. We particularly appreciated how well Yumiko explained not only how to make the dishes, but the history behind the food and the ingredients. The meal was delicious and the experience was perfect.

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    • Will America
      ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • Ramen Making&Selected Souvenir

    Cooking class in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    ¥7500 per person

    It was such a good experience!! The hosts were super helpful and explained everything so well and there was no confusion. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys ramen!!

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    • Lea America
      ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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