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Kyoto Early Summer UMAMI Masterclass Dashi and Japanese Food
(3) Reviews
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Refresh your senses this early summer in a calm and personal small-group setting Learn the Japanese umami with hands-on guidance from a specialist Compare different types of dashi and understand how delicate flavor is built Try shaving dried bonito flakes—a rare hands-on experience in Japanese culture Make onigiri and miso soup using simple techniques you can recreate anywhere
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on bonito shaving experience
Dashi tasting & comparison
Guided umami experience by a specialist
Simple home-style meal
All ingredients and tools
Public transportation
Personal purchases at the craft shop
Alcoholic beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
Kyoto City Bus #203, 59 201, 5-minute walk from Imadegawa Jofukuji.
19-minute walk from Exit 4 of Imadegawa Station (Subway Karasuma Line).
Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
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Kyoto Early Summer UMAMI Masterclass Dashi and Japanese Food
(3) Reviews
About
Refresh your senses this early summer in a calm and personal small-group setting Learn the Japanese umami with hands-on guidance from a specialist Compare different types of dashi and understand how delicate flavor is built Try shaving dried bonito flakes—a rare hands-on experience in Japanese culture Make onigiri and miso soup using simple techniques you can recreate anywhere
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on bonito shaving experience
Dashi tasting & comparison
Guided umami experience by a specialist
Simple home-style meal
All ingredients and tools
Public transportation
Personal purchases at the craft shop
Alcoholic beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
Kyoto City Bus #203, 59 201, 5-minute walk from Imadegawa Jofukuji.
19-minute walk from Exit 4 of Imadegawa Station (Subway Karasuma Line).
Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
Return
Itinerary
Japanese cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavors. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the concept of "Umami"—the fifth taste—and learn how to recreate authentic Japanese dishes in your own kitchen.
The experience begins with an introduction to dashi, the essential broth used in many Japanese dishes. You will compare different types of dashi made from premium kelp and bonito. Through tasting, discover how Japanese cooking builds depth and balance, even in simple dishes.
Next, try shaving dried bonito flakes yourself—a rare hands-on experience even in Japan today. Then, using your freshly made dashi, you will make onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and miso soup, two of Japa...
