Kyoto Family Kitchen Cooking Class
4.9
18 Ratings
Kyoto
Join our Kyoto Family Kitchen Cooking Class. Cook, eat, and connect with a local family. Experience authentic Japanese home life. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miyakehachiman Station - Welcome to “Kyoto Family Kitchen,” a fun cooking class set in the cozy ambiance of our home.

What to Expect:

Introduction to Japanese Ingredients: Dive into Japanese flavors as we introduce you to key ingredients that play a pivotal role in our cuisine.

Hands-On Cooking Experience: Get your hands dirty (in a fun way!) as we guide you through the preparation of authentic Kyoto dishes. Our family-friendly setting ensures everyone, including kids, can actively participate and enjoy the process.

Relaxing Mealtime: Once the cooking is complete, gather around the table to savor the fruits of your labor. Engage in lively conversations, ask questions, and enjoy.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Our class is designed for travelers of all ages, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for families.

Local Connection: Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s local culture through the eyes of a welcoming family.

Hands-On and Interactive: This is not just a cooking class; it’s a hands-on, interactive journey into the heart of Japanese cuisine. Expect laughter, learning, and lasting memories.

You can choose a few items from our sample menu, or we can create a custom menu for your group.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tip/gratuity
Meal Options
  • Miso soup - Learn the secrets of balancing miso, dashi, and fresh ingredients to create a bowl of umami perfection.
  • Teriyaki Chicken - Immerse yourself in the sweet and savory symphony of soy, mirin, and sake, transforming ordinary chicken into a culinary masterpiece.
  • Zenzai - Zenzai is a traditional sweet soup made with small, round mochi (glutinous rice cakes) served in a warm broth of sweet red azuki beans.
  • Tamago yaki (Japanese rolled omelette) - Master the techniques behind creating layers of savory egg sweetness, expertly rolled into a delightful culinary masterpiece.
  • Seasonal Vegetables - We will feature a variety of seasonal vegetables as side dishes, prepared in a traditional way, with options.
  • Oyako Don (chicken and egg rice bowl) - In this dish, tender slices of chicken and a velvety egg mixture come together in perfect harmony, creating a savory and satisfying masterpiece.
  • Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) - Discover the art of blending cabbage, batter, and savory toppings, creating a mouthwatering dish called okonomiyaki.
  • Buta no shoga yaki (pork ginger) - A delightful melody of thinly sliced pork marinated in a luscious blend of soy sauce, mirin, and, of course, the star of the show—fresh ginger.
Additional Information

Let’s make a typical family meal together from our home just outside of the city! First, we will meet and have tea and get to know each other before we begin to make our dishes.

We will all cut the vegetables, make the sauces, and start to create the magic together. Finally, we will sit at the table, put some music on, and enjoy a meal together. We want to know how your trip is going and we can tell you what it is like to raise a family in Japan. After we have finished eating, we will enjoy a little dessert and hang out for a bit. Then, we will see you off!

We open our home and hearts to you, in a setting where kids, pets, and adults can listen to music, relax, drink & eat together. Contact me for more details on times, directions, additions, etc. If you have a large group, contact me directly for more information and negotiation. Step into our kitchen and become a part of our family for the day.

Location
18-2 Kamitakano Daimyōjinchō
If you arrive at Miyakehachiman train station or bus stop, we can come and meet you. It is only a few minutes walk from our house.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Tracey_e
Jun 3, 2024
Wonderful Family Style Dinner - Our group of 3 had a wonderful evening with our hosts Anthony and Nomi (apologies if misspelled), plus their 3 kids, family friend, their doggy and fluffy cat. In reality, Nomi and Anthony must’ve done a ton of prep before we arrived, since all prep/ingredients were in place, allowing guests to do the fun stuff: a bit of chopping, egg cracking, whisking and frying. While Nomi was explaining numerous helpful details (how to trim a bit of skin from the squash), Anthony was always quick to assist (making sure a pan was over the right amount of heat, did I have enough oil so the egg wouldn’t stick, etc.). Recipes were emailed after class, and no memorizing was needed. As we chatted about travel and kids, it felt like only minutes and then it was time to eat. Each of us sat down to personal dishes of simmered kabocha, miso soup with tofu, sesame spinach, tamagoyaki, succulent chicken teriyaki, plus a steaming bowl of special rice (was this red bean rice??). The class felt effortless and easy. While the dog and cat meandered under the table, the kids happily chatted nearby. We gobbled up all the delicious food. Our hosts welcomed us into their home, and enriched our trip by letting us glimpse their family life. Sometimes a big far flung vacation that is packed with sightseeing is missing a chance to slow down and make connections with others. Anthony and Nomi have created the antidote here: what began as strangers eating together became a shared meal with friends. Thank you so much!
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Andrew_m
May 27, 2024
Eating Like a Local: A Delicious Family Dinner - My wife and I had a lovely time on this experience. While the cooking was great, the real joy was the meal, spending time with a real family in Kyoto and just experiencing something you'd normally have to live in a city for years to have! The food was delicious and they even taught us a few phrases to help with our travels. Highly recommend!
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Sarhn_m
May 18, 2024
Our family with kids Japanese highlight! - What a marvellous experience for our whole family. Travelling with my 78 year old mother and 11 year old daughter, we were warmly welcomed and immediately felt like friends. My daughter loved to play with their kids and pets and we all loved the opportunity to experience normal Japanese family life, around a table of traditional Japanese food, that we helped to create. Regardless if you are a couple, a family with children, solo traveller or a small group of friends, this experience is very special. Thankyou thankyou thankyou! Arigato gozaimasu!
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Passport31007889703
May 17, 2024
Really recommended! - We really enjoyed the cooking class with Anthony and his family. It was a great experience cooking and sharing together at their home. And I'm happy they could take into account my dietary wishes. Thank you for having us and we are looking forward to cooking the dishes again at home.
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Tour50574672713
May 12, 2024
Memorable and unique - We had such a lovely night with our beautiful host family who made us feel so welcome and at home in their home! We made delicious Japanese food together, learnt more about the Japanese way of life and culture and it was such a treat to meet and chat together. We would highly recommend this tour for a unique and memorable experience in Kyoto. Jules and Jess
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Jean-noel
Apr 28, 2024
Great experience - A big thank you to Anthony and his entire family. We came with our 3 children aged 11 to 15. We were extremely well received. We discussed and discovered delicious recipes that we plan to make at home. I highly recommend this experience which allows you to interact with Kyotoites. THANK YOU.
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Andreatz1191le
Apr 21, 2024
Absolutely awesome! - Anthony and Naomi are wonderful people. They are welcoming and amazing chefs. We learnt how to make Tamagoyaki and will definitely try to make it again once back home. The location is a 10/10 they live in a lush place in front of a little shrine and the view is breathtaking. Spending time with the whole family was absolutely what we needed in the middle of our travel. The kids are amazing and Clara also gave us a beautiful origami at the end of the dinner. They also recommended places to visit around Kyoto and gave us a glimpse of Japanese culture in general, which helped us navigate the rest of our trip better. I recommend this to everyone looking to spend some time in great company and learn about the Japanese traditional and contemporary culture.
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Juliaty2990qm
Apr 17, 2024
Family Cooking Class - This was a unique evening where not only we enjoyed making/eating sushi and local Japanese dishes but also met family that has welcome us to their home for the evening. Fish was fresh. It was interesting insights into the locals. We had a chance to mingle, ask questions, and spend a nice evening and learn about the food and the culture.
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Matthew_m
Apr 15, 2024
Great time - Wonderful experience, great food, and good conversation. Host is accommodating, kind, and helpful. Learned a lot!!
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Carolyn
Apr 16, 2024
Dinner at a family’s home in the suburbs of Kyoto. - We had a fun night getting to know the family and helping make dinner. We liked being able to participate in making the miso soup and the chicken. It was a nice change from dinner out at a restaurant.
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