Cook 100% vegan ramen & gyoza from scratch in our real 50-year-old Japanese home.
Use legendary Aritsugu knives (you can’t test them in the shop!).
Hosted by Kyoto chef couple Satoru & Akiko.
Only 3 min walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station – perfect after Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Forest.
Small group, big smiles!
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).
Gyoza is a dumpling using wrapping thing dough to hold the inner ingredients. Most commonly, minced pork, cabbage, Garlic and Leek. The origin of Gyoza is from China but it has evolved uniquely in Japan and now quite different from the Chinese one.
1. Vegan Ramen (Two Types)
Create two bowls of Japanese ramen from scratch using:
Kombu kelp
Shiitake mushrooms
Seasonal Kyoto vegetables
Homemade vegan toppings
You’ll learn how to develop deep umami without any animal products.
2. Handmade Vegan Gyoza
Learn the folding, seasoning, and frying techniques to create crispy, juicy gyoza filled with local vegetables.
This is one of the most loved parts of the class!
3. Aritsugu Knife Experience（Exclusive）
During the cooking process, you can try using Aritsugu knives, the legendary Kyoto knife brand from Nishiki Market.
These knives cannot be test-cut in the store —
but you can experience their sharpness.
Ingredient Transparency (Vegan Safe)
Our vegan class is:
✔ 100% Plant-Based
✔ Dashi-Free (No fish stock)
✔ No animal products or gelatin
✔ Gluten-free options available (with notice)
✔ Allergy-conscious
Your safety and comfort come first.
The nearest station to our home is Hankyu Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Railway's.We will be waiting for you in front of the station. [notice] Please be careful not to get the meeting station wrong. Our meeting station is [①Hankyu Arashiyama Station]. There are three train stations in the Arashiyama area with the name [Arashiyama Station]. ①Hankyu Arashiyama Station ②JR Saga-Arashiyama Station ③Randen Arashiyama Station
Upon arrival at the home, you will first be given a cup of green tea to relax and then a brief introduction to the cooking class.
・Vegetable Broth ・Kombu and Dried Shiitake Broth ・Mushroom and Tomato Broth
Learn how to make two different types of ramen soup: soy sauce soup and miso soup.
Create vegan gyoza filling and wrap with premade wrappers.
Vegan gyoza are steamed and cooked until fragrant.
Boil the noodles, add the soup, and top with the toppings.
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.
Jesus, Spain
★★★★★The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!!
Oct 2025
Response from Satoru & Akiko
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review!
We are incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class.
Your kind words are truly encouraging and mean a lot to us. We hope you have fun making ramen and gyoza at home！
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Response from Satoru & Akiko
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Up to 4 people can join Satoru & Akiko's cooking class.
Yes, Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
It costs 10000 per person.
Yes, Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto has a vegan option.
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.
