Kyoto: Obanzai Cuisine and Matcha Cooking Class in Local Home
3 hours
Group 1+
English, Japanese
3 hours
What you'll do
When traveling abroad, there is no other experience like cooking and eating a meal with a local. Emika opens her Kyoto home to visitors to cook a meal and share conversation. Enjoy learning to make traditional Obanzai cuisine, like marinated mushrooms, slow-cooked vegetables, miso soup and tofu dishes with your Kyoto native host. Chat over the meal you prepared, and get recommendations on the city.
Highlights
Learn to cook Japanese cuisine served in a Kyoto resident’s home
Enjoy alcoholic drinks or matcha paired with your food
Use local, seasonal ingredients to make Obanzai cuisine, a Kyoto specialty
Choose from lunch or dinner options; easily fit this experience into your schedule
What's Included
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Emika
Supermarket and produce market tour (if you choose the Market tour option)
What's not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Notes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Please note that if you choose the market tour option, it includes a supermarket and your private market tour happens "after" your cooking class and lunch, not before.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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