Food Sample Making Workshop in Kyoto: Make Food Replicas
Create your very own fake food, just like the iconic replica food samples found in almost every restaurant window in Japan!
Package Options
Highlights
Make food replicas in a workshop only 20 minutes by public transportation from Kyoto Station
Take home your original creation as a souvenir from Japan
Expand your creations by opting to make both tempura and lettuce (see Options)
10 meals
Experience Details
Walk down any shopping street in Japan, and you'll find colorful replica foods and drinks on display at restaurants and cafes. Astonishingly appetizing and quintessentially Japanese, fake food samples are not just for businesses but also just for sheer fun. In this replica food-making experience in Kyoto, you can make your own food replica. Comforting, distinct and original, this is yours to keep as a memory of your trip.
First, there will be a demonstration and explanation of the replica food-making process. You'll change into a kappogi apron and begin practicing wax techniques. Then, once ready, you'll move on to the real thing.
Throughout the class, you'll learn how to make food replicas to look like the real thing. After completing your creations, you can take photos with your fake food before the items are packaged like professional replicas and given to you to take back home as souvenirs.
The class is fun, relaxed and suitable for children and families! If you want to expand your creation to include both tempura and lettuce, please see the Options below.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please arrive 5 minutes before the class begins.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at the experience venue, about 20 minutes from Kyoto Station by bus or train. More information and a Google Maps link will be shared upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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