Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto

While visiting Kyoto, take time to enjoy everything the city offers, its incredible food, historic temples and shrines, lively shopping streets, efficient transport, and hands-on cultural activities. This cooking class is one of the easiest ways to experience Japanese culture up close. The session begins with an introduction to Japanese food culture, covering topics like the history of local cuisine, dining etiquette, and the role of dashi. You’ll also learn about the Five Elements in Yin-Yang and how they shape traditional cooking. Since dashi is the foundation of countless dishes, this knowledge becomes especially useful once you step into the kitchen. When it’s time to cook, roll up your sleeves and start making sushi. Instead of a standard rice bowl, you’ll prepare rolled sushi and delicate temari sushi, along with an appetizer and a dessert. After enjoying your meal, you’ll help tidy up the workspace and leave with recipes and new skills you can bring home, and share with friends and family.