The 10 Best Classes & Workshops in City Center, Kinki

January 19, 2022 Ying Subia

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. WAK Japan

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5.0 based on 220 reviews

WAK Japan

WAK Japan specializes in offering traditional culture hands-on experiences such as tea ceremony, cooking, calligraphy, flower arrangement, kimono wearing, koto playing, and many more at a beautifully restored machiya (traditional wooden house) In addition, we also arrange guided tours, visits to an exclusive temples, etc.

2. Haru Cooking Class

166-32 Shimogamo Miyazakicho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 606-0802 Kyoto Prefecture +81 90-4284-7176 [email protected] http://www.kyoto-cooking-class.com
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5.0 based on 529 reviews

Haru Cooking Class

Thank you very much for finding our small cooking class in Kyoto, Japan. The class is not only about cooking, but learning about Japanese culture. We will do our best to share all that we can about our culture; we sincerely hope you enjoy it.

Reviewed By TanyaKopo

Taro is extremely knowledgeable about Japanese cuisine, history, culture, customs and traditions and is a great conversationalist. He lived in US and knows a lot about the Western culture. I know better understand Japanese culture and way of cooking. We made a few vegetarian dishes that were delicious and are so easy to make at home. I did a cooking class in Thailand, but I loved Taro's approach, menu and setting way better. I would highly recommend the class.

3. Kyoto Tea Ceremony

59-1 Yoshidashimoojicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8314 Kyoto Prefecture +81 70-5658-9793 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

An authentic tea ceremony tour in an old imperial villa. It contains Kaiseki dishes, sake and matcha tea ceremony. It is to be held every month.

4. Marumasu Nishimuraya

446 Tsuboyacho, Ogawadorioikesagaru, Kyoto 604-8276 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-211-3273 [email protected] http://www.marumasu-nishimuraya.co.jp/
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Marumasu Nishimuraya

Our shop is centrally located in downtown Kyoto.Our shop is located within a traditional japanese machiya, which is classic wooden house. You can experience “Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing”, which is one of Kyoto’s traditional craft techniques. Since the patterns are dyed by placing a paper stencil over a piece of fabric, such as a handkerchief, cloth wrapper, T-shirt, you can make an authentic piece, even if this is your first time.

Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, United States

Painting, dyeing, stenciling, colors, and fun! Somewhat stressful! There is an art to this activity. The teasers should have stressed that less is more. Too much ink and not enough patting and the artwork can decode a mess. My friends had greater success than I did. Still it was fun.

5. Inui Shikki

637 Takeyamachi Takakura-nishi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0884 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-231-3552 [email protected] http://inuishikki.com/Taiken-english.htm
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Inui Shikki

6. Samurai Kenbu Theater

35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku GOZAN Hotel B1F, Kyoto 605-0005 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-751-2033 [email protected] http://www.samurai-kembu.co.jp/
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5.0 based on 787 reviews

Samurai Kenbu Theater

Kenbu, literally means 'sword dance' is one of Japanese traditional performing arts that shows the spirits and the culture of the Samurai. Samurai kenbu show and other lesson programs are available. All programs are held in English. Come and feel the traditions of the Samurai!!

Reviewed By Beenster - Yardley, United States

One of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto, learned more history than at the Nijo castle then had a chance to do some samurai training and ninja training, we added the tea ceremony to get a flavor of that as well. Fun and educational activity that provides some insight into Japanese history

7. Japanese Cooking Class Roujiya

22-58, Ikenouchi-cho, Nishinokyo, Nakagyo-ku,, Kyoto 604-8375 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-432-8494 [email protected] http://kyotobase.com/cooking.html
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Japanese Cooking Class Roujiya

Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto! You will learn: ・ how to cook authentic Japanese dishes in English ・ Japanese table manners ・ the history and culture of Japanese cuisine ・ and much more! Japanese cooking class Roujiya gives you not only cooking lessons. We'd like to show Japanese cultures and customs as well. Japan has the four seasons, each of which has its own seasonal festivals, and a variety of annual events.

Reviewed By 213katyh - Venice, Italy

Loved this sushi making class. Learned a ton about Japanese culture around food as well as how to make maki and Kyoto style sushi. I would definitely recommend!

8. Roketsu Dyeing Studio Yamamoto

73 Umazuka-Cho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 615-0885 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-313-1871 [email protected] http://www.roketsu.com/home_en
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5.0 based on 59 reviews

Roketsu Dyeing Studio Yamamoto

Let's enjoy Rocketsu dyeing in Kyoto!! our studio is the only place in Japan where visitors con experience the entire roketsu dyeing process. dyeing experience takes 90-120 min. 1-30 people accepted. by a free design can experience it. trying traditional Japanese crafts with your own hands will add another unforgettable memory to you stay.

Reviewed By emilyhB8623VA

I lived in Kyoto for a year and brought/recommended multiple people to this experience. They all loved it! The owners are kind and hilarious, and by the end (no matter your artistic prowess) every person always has a beautiful final product. Can't recommend strongly enough! :)

9. Ami Kyoto

373-26 Horiike-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0038 Kyoto Prefecture +81 80-4240-8866 [email protected] http://www.whattodoinkyoto.com/
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5.0 based on 473 reviews

Ami Kyoto

Your opportunity to be part of Kyoto! "Ami Kyoto" provides traditional Japanese cultural experience in English for foreign visitors. You can experience Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement, Calligraphy and Tea ceremony in our 80-year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse. The foundation of Japanese traditional culture was laid in the Muromachi period. At that time, people called "ami" protected and promoted the emerging culture, including noh dance and the tea ceremony. They were priests who served a shogun or feudal lord, and sowed the seeds of our classical aesthetic values. Ami emphasized equality, virtue, harmony and calmness in their contribution to cultural development. "Ami Kyoto" continues to spread their spirituality which still underlies the Japanese culture of today.

Reviewed By raphpg - Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium

Great experience with wonderful hosts; we enjoyed a true tea ceremony, explained in details, with a delicious matcha that we learned to prepare; amazing!

10. Kyoto Shibori Museum

127 Shikiamicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8261 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-221-4252 [email protected] http://shibori.jp
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Kyoto Shibori Museum

Kyoto Shibori Museum is located southeast of Nijo castle; 5-min. walk from subway Nijojo-mae station; Adults 800yen; Open: 9:00-17:00; Shibori arts, tools and samples of shibori are displayed. You can try on shibori kimono in a quick and simple way for FREE. Shibori class in English is available(reservation recommended); silk scarf: from 3,850yen, approx 30-min. Museum shop: variety of original shibori items, scarves, bags, fabrics and souvenirs are sold at the reasonable price. Museum for all textile lovers on this planet.

Reviewed By 490emmak - Newcastle, Australia

The Shibori workshop was a highlight of my trip. I arrived at 10 am and was able to immediately attend a Shibori workshop with an instructor who spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. As I was the only English speaker there I got a private class. It was great to be able to try my hand at this ancient craft. Following the class I got a private tour of the small museum, I did not realise there were so many techniques. If you enjoy craft I highly recommend doing a class.

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