Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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Join a hands-on Japanese cooking experience with instructor Toshiko Shoshihara, who has many years of experience teaching traditional home cooking. In the cozy Shuhari townhouse, guests prepare a classic Japanese bento using Kyoto’s pure underground spring water. You will learn to make onigiri rice balls, dashimaki tamago, spinach goma-ae, and other seasonal side dishes that create a balanced meal.
The class combines demonstrations with practical cooking, so you can learn authentic techniques while preparing the dishes yourself. After cooking, enjoy your handmade bento as a relaxing picnic by the Kamo River. The experience ends with a casual outdoor matcha moment made with fresh shrine wate...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meals
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
27 Shōgoin Rengezōchō
This experience starts at a traditional machiya townhouse located in Shogoin Rengecho, Kyoto.
The exact address and detailed directions will be provided after booking.
Guests are welcome to come to the meeting point on their own using public transportation, taxi, or on foot.
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Experience authentic Japanese home cooking in a private setting inside a traditional Kyoto machiya. This activity is completely private and designed exclusively for you and your group.
After meeting at the machiya, your instructor Toshiko will guide you step by step through making a classic Japanese bento. You will cook rice using Kyoto’s underground spring water and learn to prepare onigiri, dashimaki tamago, and seasonal side dishes.
This is a relaxed, hands-on experience where you can ask questions and learn at your own pace. The menu can be adjusted to match your interests or dietary needs whenever possible.
Once your bento is ready, take it to the nearby Kamo River for a peaceful pic...
Join a hands-on Japanese cooking experience with instructor Toshiko Shoshihara, who has many years of experience teaching traditional home cooking. In the cozy Shuhari townhouse, guests prepare a classic Japanese bento using Kyoto’s pure underground spring water. You will learn to make onigiri rice balls, dashimaki tamago, spinach goma-ae, and other seasonal side dishes that create a balanced meal.
The class combines demonstrations with practical cooking, so you can learn authentic techniques while preparing the dishes yourself. After cooking, enjoy your handmade bento as a relaxing picnic by the Kamo River. The experience ends with a casual outdoor matcha moment made with fresh shrine wate...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meals
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
27 Shōgoin Rengezōchō
This experience starts at a traditional machiya townhouse located in Shogoin Rengecho, Kyoto.
The exact address and detailed directions will be provided after booking.
Guests are welcome to come to the meeting point on their own using public transportation, taxi, or on foot.
