Kyoto · WORKSHOPS
29 bookable options
Kyoto days work best when nearby stops stay together. These choices show where each route goes, how long it keeps you there and what the ticket includes.
Learn Kyoto tea ceremony rules in 45 minutes, whisk matcha with a Urasenke tea master, taste two matcha types, and add kimono photos.
“Traditional Tea ceremony with Kimono, we learned proper manners for tea drinking and learned how to make matcha tea”
Kyoto ramen cooking class at Ramen Factory. Make noodles from scratch, customize toppings, then eat your own lunch. Halal, veg and vegan options.
“Making your own noddles for ramen. Great fun. Cooking the ramen Great people running the class. You also get free photo and apron.”
Make chopsticks in Gion, carve with a traditional hand plane, choose Japanese wood, add optional engraving, and take your chopsticks home.
“The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Making my own chopsticks was a wonderful way to experience Japanese culture, and it also turned out to be a perfect souvenir to bring Read more”
Practice Kenbu in Kyoto with a samurai master. Learn bowing, drawing, and strikes, then dress up for photos and a short show.
“What a variety of activities! Hands on learning, practising, dressing in traditional costume and a kendu display - fabulous experience. Highly recommended”
Kyoto ramen factory cooking class: make noodles from scratch, mix Miso Salt Soy sauces, eat your bowl, and get a home recipe.
“Fantastic host- very well organized, lots of fun and the ramen was delicious- highly recommend!”
1-hour hands-on ninja lesson in Kyoto dojo, learn breathing and walking, sword and weapon throws, plus outfit rental in a small group.
“Had a lot of fun learning about ninjas, their methods and trying out their tools. Worthwhile experience to try if you're into ninjas.”
Make Kyoto ramen broth, gyoza, and onigiri in a 90-minute English class. Small group and eat what you make.
“nori was encouraging,very well organised , humorous with a great back up crew”
Kyoto’s intimate sushi workshop at Atelier SUSHI teaches nigiri and maki in English for 8 people, with premium fish and tea.
“A family-owned business, Kana and Karem (sorry if incorrect ) welcomed us with smiles and over the next 1 1/2 hours, we learned sushi-making technique, Kana's own personal journey and fun facts about Japanese culture. What also made thiRead more”
Cook a Kyoto bento by hand in a small group. Learn tempura frying, make dashi, sharpen knife skills, then eat your bento.
“We had the best time and made a delicious bento box! Would highly recommend this activity and we would love to come back again!”
Kyoto ramen and gyoza cooking class with pro chefs, beer or sake, and take-home recipes. Make ramen noodles, fold gyoza, eat together.
“The two people in charge were great. Making the noodles was fun. The only disappointment was that the brother was made with a paste and water not a traditional broth.”
Kyoto afternoon izakaya cooking class with English guidance, home-style dishes, and take-home recipes. 3 hours, $67 per person.
“So well organized. Very nice instructors. Clear instructions and recipes to take home with us. We loved it.”
Cook Kyoto izakaya favorites in a small group, learn dashi and seasoning, and eat dinner you make. Take recipes home.
“The whole experience was wonderful. My daughter enjoyed the recipes and the instructions. It was a great cooking class and we appreciated the knowledge given on Japanese ingredients and dishes.”
Train with a Japanese ninja master in Kyoto, with small-group practice, ninja clothes, and hands-on weapons and techniques for about 2 hours.
“My 10yo son and myself (mom) had so much fun!! We both were dressed in traditional ninja clothes. We were able to learn about meditation practices & most common weapons ninja used were professionally demonstrated. We were also allowed to try each of the weapon ourselves on targets!! They also took pictures for us and emailed it same day.”
Make Kyoto gyoza from scratch in a townhouse, learn dumpling history and samurai culture, then dress for photos.
“Very simple and fun class. YO was extremely personable and the setting is ideal for the cooking. We forgot to get the recipe as we were leaving but you get wonderful cooking apron souvenir.”
Make Kyoto bento from scratch in a small English class, learn key techniques, and eat your box, plus take recipes home.
“The food tasted very good The instructors explained everything clearly Very enjoyable making everything”
