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Gyoza dumplings originated in China but have evolved over time into a uniquely Japanese dish, with different styles and sizes, becoming a popular favorite. In this class, you’ll learn how to make Gyoza dumplings from scratch while also discovering a bit about Samurai culture and Japanese history, all within a traditional Kyoto townhouse. After the cooking class, you’ll have the option to dress up in Samurai armor(optional) and take memorable photos.
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Become truly immersed in traditional Japanese culture as you and your party members will enjoy the entire 300-year old historic property to yourselves. We serve organic matcha locally sourced from Kyoto, Uji in a traditional tea room. Enter into this space separate from the rush of life and truly experience the serenity of tea ceremony. Adorn an authentic silk wedding Kimono or wield a Samurai Katana to commemorate your visit to Kyoto! You are welcome to take photos during your visit. You can even bring the experience home with you as we offer a large array of Matcha Chawan (Matcha Tea Bowl) and authentic silk Kimono for purchase. An experience like no other being the only Samurai house in Kyoto with such offerings. We are able to offer this traditional space and still be very conveniently located only an 8 minute walk from Kyoto station, making this experience a seamless addition to your time in Kyoto.
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Our cooking lessons are held in an authentic Japanese style house. You will experience the feeling of being invited over for lunch by a friend in Japanese culture. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Japan. Our group lessons have a maximum of 6 people. Our instructors are all very friendly and want you to have a memorable time with us. Even if you came alone, you would have a great time. After finishing lunch, all the participants will go and explore a local supermarket with our instructors. Together we will help you find all the ingredients we used in the lesson. We will introduce you to some of basic Japanese seasonings and some great tips on preparing some Japanese dishes. You will get all the recipes of the dishes we prepare together. You will be able to make some great Japanese dishes for your family and friends back home. We look forward to meeting all of you soon!
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A visit to Kyoto wouldn’t be complete without diving into its rich tea culture. In just 50 minutes at a charming 100-year-old machiya, you’ll not only learn the art of matcha-making but also craft a modern matcha latte. Enjoy seasonal wagashi while absorbing the serene atmosphere. The experience culminates with a chance to don authentic samurai armor for unforgettable photos that capture the spirit of Japan. Perfect for beginners and curious adventurers alike, this small-group tea ceremony invites you to savor the beauty of tradition with a modern twist.
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Embark on a culinary adventure in Kyoto's historic Gion district by visiting a charming specialty restaurant where the art of ramen takes center stage. Step into the kitchen and immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of noodle-making, using a unique ramen machine to craft noodles from scratch. As the fragrant broth simmers, anticipation builds for the ultimate reward: savoring a steaming bowl of ramen meticulously prepared by the skilled hands of the restaurant’s chef. Indulge in this delicious masterpiece, a testament to both craftsmanship and the rich culinary heritage of Japan.
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Our cooking lessons are held in an authentic Japanese style house. You will experience the feeling of being invited over for a cup of tea by a friend in Japanese culture. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Japan. Our group lessons have a maximum of 6 people. Our instructors are all very friendly and want you to have a memorable time with us. Even if you came alone, you would have a great time. We'll introduce some great tips on preparing 3 popular Japanese desserts and You'll discover how to make some Japanese sweets that you might have seen in some Japanese Anime or Manga. You will get all the recipes of the desserts we prepare together. You will be able to make some great Japanese sweets for your family and friends back home. We guarantee they will be surprised!! Vegetarians are welcome, also Vegan friendly. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. We look forward to meeting all of you soon!
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With friendly English speaking instructors, you will explore how to make homemade style of Soy Sauce and Miso Ramen, and Gyoza at the center of Kyoto. ⚠ IMPORTANT: Please read carefully before booking 1️⃣About Dietary Restrictions We offer only "Regular Menu" or "Vegetarian Menu" (only pork is replaced with tofu. ) options. Please write 【Vegetarian, Tofu ×3】like in the “Food Restriction” field. Please specify the number of people who would like vegetarian recipe. Ingredients : Chicken stock powder, Oyster Sauce, Sesame Oil, Soy sauce, Garlic, Ginger, Lard, Mirin, Black pepper, Miso, Butter, Ground Pork, Onion, Fish powder, Chili oil, Salt and pepper, Chives, Cabbage, Cooking Sake. 2️⃣About Reservations. To ensure fair access to our experience for all guests: Only one reservation per group. If we find multiple bookings under the same name for the same date, or other dates, we will cancel all of them. This is because holding extra spots prevents other guests from booking.
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Enjoy a private Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional home, guided by an experienced tea master. Learn the meaning behind each movement in a calm, authentic setting. This experience offers rare private access, expert guidance, and original Uji matcha in an authentic Kyoto setting. 【Highlights】 ・Private tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto home — not a tourist venue ・Guided by an experienced tea master, focusing on learning and authenticity ・Original Uji matcha, handcrafted Kyoto tea bowls, and seasonal wagashi ・Held in authentic tea rooms (Koma and Hiroma) with a calm, respectful atmosphere ・Ideal for adults seeking a quiet, refined cultural experience 【Important Notes】 Age: Adults only (13 and under not permitted) Punctuality: Late arrivals over 15 minutes cannot join; no refund Dress code: Long pants or skirt; tops with sleeves required Socks: Required (available for purchase if needed) Kimono: Not included
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This is not a typical sake tasting. The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made. You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character. Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and brewing choices — revealing the true depth and creative potential of sake. While this experience also covers the fundamentals of sake production and categories, it is designed for those who want to go beyond the basics and explore a deeper, more creative side of sake.
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You’ll get hands-on experience creating several types, such as red bean mochi, mitarashi dango, kinako mochi and sweet mochi. After the class, relax and enjoy your handmade creations with a cup of traditional matcha tea. Highlights: - Learn how to make mochi from a local home chef - Try your hand at multiple flavors and styles - Choose between morning or afternoon classes - Enjoy a small-group experience (maximum of 8 participants)
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Four skilled sushi chefs will carefully teach you how to make sushi step by step. We use Sushi Toys to practice, so that when you make actual Sushi, you can make better and fresh. Sushi Neta ( fish use for Nigiri sushi) are purchased from the Kyoto central fish market every day, so they are very fresh.
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・12 unique Japanese dishes for the first time ・Sake bars loved by locals ・Too many ice cream choices at FamilyMart ・Meet new friends along the way ・Tips for Enjoying Kyoto
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Private experience for 1–4 people — always your group only. Enjoy a relaxed and authentic experience in the heart of Kyoto. Discover the world of sake with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent many years working at a sake brewery in Hyogo. During the two-hour tasting, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sake production from a professional insider. Kenji will guide you through how to order, enjoy, and appreciate Japan’s national beverage — while tasting several hand-selected sakes from across the country. Please join Kenji for sake and snacks at a very cool standing bar (no seats) in central Kyoto! Group size: 1 - 4 people
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Discover Kyoto’s UNESCO Treasures with Ease! Explore Kyoto’s UNESCO sites stress-free on this private one-day tour! With a personal driver and guide, travel seamlessly between landmarks while learning about Kyoto’s rich history. Your guide also doubles as a photographer, capturing stunning shots at Instagram-worthy spots. Visit must-see sites like Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji or Ninnaji Temple, Tenryuji, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Kiyomizu-dera. Enjoy a local lunch at a handpicked restaurant—just sit back and savor the experience! Perfect for first-time visitors, families, couples, and solo travelers, this all-inclusive tour ensures a hassle-free Kyoto adventure. Hotel pickup, flexible dietary options, and a comfortable itinerary make it ideal for everyone. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s beauty with ease and comfort!
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Step into the Matcha capital, Uji, and experience the heart of Japan's finest green tea. Walking through the famous Byodo-in temple, known for its appearance on the 10-yen coin, you will grind tea leaves into matcha powder and drink your fresh matcha tea. A must-try experience for matcha lovers! ⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure that WhatsApp is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you. ⚠️ Please wear a mask during the Matcha making workshop. ✅ English Guided Tour – Explore Uji City with our friendly and knowledgeable guide. ✅ Hands-on Matcha Experience – Grind your own matcha powder using a traditional stone mill, then enjoy your freshly made tea with your choice of Japanese sweets or matcha ice cream. ✅ Visit Byodo-in Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stunning architecture featured on the 10-yen coin. ✅ Learn the History of Uji Tea – Discover why Uji is known as Japan’s top region for high-quality green tea.
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Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert. Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Higashiyama Sake Brewery (Kizakura Museum). Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour. This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake. If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake. After you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant's menu even if they are all written in Japanese.
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Camellia Garden’s striking surroundings make ours one of the most beautiful locations to experience tea ceremony in Kyoto. The traditional Japanese house, which sits amongst stunning gardens, is now 100 years old. Once a private property, providing tea ceremonies is a way to preserve this important house and give visitors a taste of authentic Kyoto. Located close to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ryoan-ji, Ninna-ji and Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), we offer an accessible experience that offers an oasis of calm and complete privacy for guests. We look forward to welcoming you for a unique, personal and unforgettable experience.
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Start with just flour and water, and learn to knead, roll, and cut chewy udon noodles by hand with guidance from a local udon master and English-speaking guide. No experience? No problem—it's all about having fun and learning by doing! Next, prepare classic Japanese rice dishes like onigiri and inari sushi, and try your hand at frying crispy, golden tempura. Friendly instruction and hands-on practice make it easy and enjoyable for everyone. After cooking, enjoy everything you’ve made—fresh udon, Inari Sushi, and tempura—paired with a mini sake tasting. You'll also receive easy English recipes to recreate these dishes at home.
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Your group only — a relaxed, private evening enjoying Japanese food, sake, and the local bar-hopping culture. Pub crawls — or "nomi aruki" in Japan — are a great way to see a lively side of Kyoto most tourists miss. Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier, will take you to two or three specially selected bars with food and drinks tailored to your preferences. He spent many years at a sake brewery in Hyogo, tasting over 1,000 sakes from Japan and around the world. Explore Japan’s sake, craft beer, and food culture in the city — with Kenji, a knowledgeable local guide. Even if you don't drink alcohol, you're welcome to enjoy Kyoto's cuisine, but all guests must be at least 20 years old. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when you make your reservation. Group size: 2–4 people
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Discover the charm of Arashiyama on our exclusive family bike tour with your infants and toddlers. Cycle at a casual and safe pace, and enjoy scenic backstreets removed from the bustle and traffic of downtown Kyoto. Our carefully curated route of about 7km is designed to keep safety a top priority for you and your children. As the only Arashiyama-based bike tour, we are excited to share the beauty of this region with your family. Pricing is based on a family of up to 4 participants. If your group exceeds 4, there is an additional fee required of 15,000 yen for each additional participant. This is a public tour. You may be matched with another family. Please inquire separately for a private experience. *You must have at least one participant who is under the age of 12 years old and is accompanied by an adult. *Height of 123 cm and under will ride in a child seat or tag along. *There is a light snack included. We cannot accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies.
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Discover Kyoto's impressive ramen scene on our Insider Kyoto Ramen Tour! Explore both classic and modern ramen and get a better understanding about the wonderful world of ramen with our expert guide. You'll visit two ramen shops for two wildly different bowls of ramen. One bowl will represent classic Kyoto ramen and the other, more modern ramen. Each bowl is smaller than normal (about 1/2 the size of a full bowl). At the beginning of the tour, you'll sit down with the guide to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Alongside this, you'll discuss Kyoto ramen origins and the ramen route on the tour - the shops you'll be visiting! Note: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options may be available, but cannot be guaranteed on shared group tours. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
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Meet Emika at her home for a regional culinary experience that will start with a freshly made cup of traditional matcha green tea prepared by Emika or her father. You will then sit down together around a dining table to share a traditional Obanzai meal over fun conversation. Your Japanese meal may include dishes such as oshi (pressed) sushi or nigiri sushi (hand-formed), miso soup, rice, traditional Obanzai side dishes, and a sweet that goes well with matcha. Emika's family owns an organic vegetable field where she harvests most of the vegetables that she uses in her cooking. Prepare to be amazed by the sheer variety of daikon radishes grown on their farm! Join Emika and enjoy an authentic Japanese meal with a lovely local!
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You can have an Kyoto specific culinary experience in this class. Japan has a long history of vegan cuisine which developed at Buddhist temples. Since killing animals is strictly prohibited in Buddhism, so all the dishes generally don’t contain any animal products such as meat and fish. It's very healthy and well-balanced cuisine featuring seasonal vegetables, soybeans(tofu), grains, seaweed or many fermented foods. We make a variety of dishes inspired by classic Buddhist cooking with modern twists. These delicious dishes make the most of the original taste of local ingredients. It's not difficult to cook at all but you will find the delicacy of Japanese cuisine in every detail of the dish. I'm sure you can enjoy Japanese authentic cooking which you are not be able to taste in the restaurant.
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Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reproduced at home. You will watch Midori prepare local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients. - Japanese cooking class in Kyoto with a local - Learn to cook traditional Japanese dishes from scratch - Discover Japanese ingredients and cooking styles - Get insight into Kyoto's best restaurants and shopping recommendations - A fun and relaxing, cultural and culinary experience
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