The 10 Best Cooking Classes in Kinki, Japan

October 3, 2021 Almeta Stockton

The Kansai region (関西地方, Kansai-chihō) or the Kinki region (近畿地方, Kinki-chihō) lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo and Shiga, sometimes Fukui, Tokushima and Tottori. While the use of the terms "Kansai" and "Kinki" have changed over history, in most modern contexts the use of the two terms is interchangeable. The urban region of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto (Keihanshin region) is the second-most populated in Japan after the Greater Tokyo Area.
Restaurants in Kinki

1. Uzuki Cooking Class

Shirkawa Street, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-711-2614 http://www.kyotouzuki.com
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5.0 based on 73 reviews

Uzuki Cooking Class

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. 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!

4. Traveling Spoon

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5.0 based on 71 reviews

Traveling Spoon

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.

5. Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya Kyoto

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5.0 based on 493 reviews

Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya Kyoto

Geisha artifacts and displays. geisha tours. We also provide geisha experiences

6. Cooking Sun

679 Funayacho Higashi Nakasuji Matsubara Agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8466 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-746-5094 [email protected] http://www.cooking-sun.com/
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5.0 based on 495 reviews

Cooking Sun

Morning Bento Class (9:30-12:20) and Afternoon Izakayta Class (14:00-17:00). Easy access from central Kyoto, Shijo or Karasuma station. Friendly, English fluent local Japanese ladies welcome you in half a day Japanese cooking class. Beautiful machiya traditional townhouse is also something you can definitely enjoy during your visit.

Reviewed By clubsandwich

We did the Nishiki Market tour and Cooking Class. The hosts were excellent and friendly, able to answer all sorts of questions during the market tour, which felt relaxing and not rushed. The cooking class itself was also very simple and casual, and a great introduction to the preparation and use of ‘dashi’ as the base of a lot of Japanese cuisine. For occasional cooks it is a lovely way to broaden the repertoire. Recommended.

7. Tour du Lac Biwa

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5.0 based on 162 reviews

Tour du Lac Biwa

Spend quality time with your family, friends or a special person at the tranquil lakeside which is a hidden gem away from all the main tourist's hot spots of Japan. On our tour, you can experience quality Japanese traditional life as well as cooking experience using plentiful fresh local vegetables and rice through heart-warming communication with our friendly local host families. We offer programs where you can enjoy the beautiful scenes of Lake Biwa or terraced rice fields either by bicycles or by foot at your own pace. Other programs are offered where one can learn about traditional local culture and art. All the tours are either private or as part of a small group attended by a guide to ensure the quality of your tour. Discover and participate in the traditions of Shiga life in un-crowded, natural surroundings. We believe that our tours offer a real heart to heart cross-cultural experience, which will remain as one of the highlights of your trip to Japan.

8. Eat Osaka

1-4-7 Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture +81 80-5325-8975 [email protected] http://www.eatosaka.com
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5.0 based on 594 reviews

Eat Osaka

Eat Osaka provides English language cooking experiences for visitors to Japan's culinary capital! Each session lasts 2 - 3 hours (starting at 11am and 6pm daily) in which guests learn about Osaka's food culture and make a full Japanese meal under the guidance of experienced local chefs. We will also provide you with enough information to recreate everything on our menu after you return home!

Reviewed By Elza07

Just great! Comfortable and wonderful teacher. Enough attention is paid to every participant and also some background information was given on the dishes. Must do!

9. Village to Table Tours - Off-the-Eaten Food Experience in Japan

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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Village to Table Tours - Off-the-Eaten Food Experience in Japan

Secret Journeys for food lovers interested in the origins of food ingredients, tasting local stories away from tourists. “Meet the people and places behind your plates”

10. Kyoto with Kids

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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Kyoto with Kids

Wonderful Kyoto with Kids! Parents and kids both can enjoy. Features of our services: (1)Fun for parents and kids (2)Explore local culture (3)Unforgettable family memories

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