Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)

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4 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Family-friendly
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Join an authentic Japanese cooking class in Fushimi (Kyoto). Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make authentic Japanese food using seasonal ingredients

  • Learn the art of washoku cooking with a certified Japanese host

  • Spend time in a traditional Japanese home near Kyoto’s sacred Fushimi Inari Shrine

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch

  • Explore a Japanese supermarket and learn about the ingredients used in your cooking class

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on a culinary adventure in the heart of Kyoto, just a stone's throw away from the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Learn the art of washoku cuisine at Mihoko-san’s authentic Japanese cooking class! Washoku, known as 和食 in Japanese, directly translates to "Japanese food”, and is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, emphasizing the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and a balance of flavors, textures, and colors.



Your Japanese culinary journey begins at a traditional home near Kyoto’s sacred Fushimi Inari Shrine. Relax, soak up the atmosphere, and prepare to transform from an amateur to a professional chef.


Hands-On Cooking:

After a class introduction, roll up your sleeves and get down to business! You’ll learn how to make a washoku menu featuring a range of dishes (all of which you’ll make from scratch).


Japanese Dashi

Tempura with Seasonal Vegetables

Japanese-style Rolled Omelet

Spinach with Sesame Dressing

Miso Soup

Inari Sushi & Sushi Rolls

Mochi Ice


A Feast for the Senses: After the cooking session, it's time to savor the fruits of your labor. Gather in a traditional Japanese room to enjoy your handmade feast. Sip on miso soup, savor tempura with seasonal vegetables, and indulge in a creamy Japanese-style rolled omelet. But wait, there’s more! A spinach salad with sesame dressing, inari sushi, sushi rolls, and a mochi ice dessert.


Local Insights: Once you’ve refueled, your host will take you on a trip to a local supermarket, unveiling the secrets of the ingredients used during your lesson. Learn about the ingredients used during your cooking class by exploring a Japanese supermarket!


Washoku represents not only a style of cooking but also a way of life that values mindfulness, respect for nature, and a deep connection to the seasons. It has even been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, highlighting its cultural significance and importance in Japanese society.

Inclusions

  • A washoku cooking lesson from a certified host

  • Ingredients to make a washoku meal

  • Enjoy a handmade lunch

  • Apron rental

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the experience location

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • About a 15-minute walk from Fushimi Inari Taisha. An address and Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • Due to the experience location, this cooking class is a convenient stop if you’re hoping or planning to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto

  • We cannot accommodate guests under 6 years of age

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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