Japanese cooking class preparation with fresh ingredients

Izakaya-Style Cooking Class in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

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Duration3 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetMid-Range

PriceUSD 80

StyleGuided Tour

OpenEvery day

Best monthsJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

About This Activity

Learn to cook authentic izakaya staples in a home kitchen setting in central Kyoto with an English-speaking chef. The class runs in two back-to-back rounds: first cook 2-3 dishes (including dashimaki tamago and yakitori), eat them, then return to the kitchen to prepare 2-3 more (such as agedashi tofu and teriyaki), finishing with a second dining round. Optional sake and Asahi beer tasting available. Groups limited to 8 participants. All ingredients provided; no cooking experience required.

Seasonal note: Available year-round

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