Top Kyoto Classes & Workshops - page 4

Feel like a Samurai warrior for a day by taking part in a Samurai sword experience. You’ll learn Samurai skills in a safe setting, from a trained professional in the Samurai and Ninja Museum. Expand your knowledge about Tameshigiri (test-cutting), and learn how to test a sword. Get the most out of your day by ending the experience with a free tour of the Samurai and Ninja Museum.

Our cooking lessons are held in an authentic Japanese style house. You will experience the feeling of being invited over for a cup of tea by a friend in Japanese culture. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Japan. Our group lessons have a maximum of 6 people. Our instructors are all very friendly and want you to have a memorable time with us. Even if you came alone, you would have a great time. We'll introduce some great tips on preparing 3 popular Japanese desserts and You'll discover how to make some Japanese sweets that you might have seen in some Japanese Anime or Manga. You will get all the recipes of the desserts we prepare together. You will be able to make some great Japanese sweets for your family and friends back home. We guarantee they will be surprised!! Vegetarians are welcome, also Vegan friendly. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. We look forward to meeting all of you soon!

How about adding a touch of Japanese flair to your life? You can learn the basics of ikebana, the art of flower arranging. My sessions are designed to extend beyond a single experience, so you can continue practicing even after returning home. Participants often express a desire to try it out as soon as they get back. Ikebana has a history of over a thousand years in Japan. I encourage you to give it a try yourself!

Have you ever tried Japanese calligraphy or Japanese picture letters on iPad? As part of this workshop, you will be introduced to both traditional and digital calligraphy as well as how to make Japanese picture letters called Etegami, in a traditional setting.Come experience an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind art experience, whether you are traveling alone, with friends, or with your family!This workshop is led by Ami and her team of professional artists and creators. About Ami ・ Studied digital art in the UK ・Her Youtube channel named amity_sensei, introduces creative uses of iPad, which currently has over 340,000 subscribers ・Founded Japan's first creative school in 2020 called iPadmate kids, helping kids unlock their creative potential through iPad Check our studio's video! We are all looking forward to meeting you here in Kyoto!

At Manryo cooking class, you can make popular Japanese dishes from scratch. Have you ever made udon noodles from dough? Here, everyone can enjoy making udon noodles and dashi soup stock from scratch. Menu: Make Udon, Dashi(Broth), Dashimaki-Tamago(Japanese rolled Omelet), Oshi-Zushi(Pressed Sushi) and Matta Sweets. You can also taste beer, Kyoto-only craft beer, and liquor during a lesson. Participants can spend the time between the meeting time and the start of the lesson in the comfort of the lounge. The lounge offers complimentary Japanese snacks, coffee and tea. Please note that Japanese snacks are changed from time to time depending on the season. Also, please take a look at our extensive souvenir section!

There's no better way to explore Japanese food then by making it yourself. With this private cooking class in Kyoto, you’ll learn about typical Japanese ingredients and how to assemble them into a healthy, artful meal. Skip the search for a restaurant and let a local chef guide you through the recipes step-by-step. Menus change monthly but can be customized on request, whether you want to learn how to make a bento box lunch, tonkatsu cutlet, or other favorites.

お寿司を作ります 手を洗います •握り寿司のシャリを作ってみましょう •ネタをのせます •お好みでわさびをつけます •シャリにネタを乗せて、一つ完成です •次は巻き寿司です •巻いたお寿司は大将が切ってくれます •軍艦巻きも作りましょう •それぞれに海苔の大きさが違います •卵やエビのアレルギーがある方は事前にお知らせください。 •作ったお寿司を並べたら、【いただきます】をしましょう ランチタイム •お寿司、天ぷら、赤だし、お漬物、ソフトドリンクでランチタイムです

My specialty is portraiture and I infuse my experiences as an International photographer into your imagery. This short class will teach you the basics of how to take remarkable photographs. You will also get an exceptional and enjoyable experience in the heart of Japan.

The concept of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade is “Retro and Modern.” This shopping arcade is the kitchen of the locals and the base of their lives. The lanterns hung from the arcade roof creates a unique atmosphere. You will surely enjoy the nostalgic culture and local food culture experience of Kyoto, at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade. An English private staff attends to each group. ●Notes: We will contact you via email within 3 business days after your application/payment. You may not be able to participate in the workshop of your choice, as this will depend on reservation availability. In this case, the prepaid fee will be refunded to the credit card you used for the payment. And also, this course accepts the people from 2 to 6 only. Please be aware of it before you make a reservation.

In addition to authentic sushi making, you can learn and experience Japanese spirits while sushi making, wearing traditional Japanese cloth, Happi! We have prepared the ingredients that have already been cut, so all beginners are welcome! And if you want to learn fish cuts, feel free to ask us. We can also offer a menu that is friendly to vegetarians, vegans and Muslims. This is a rare opportunity to be able to make sushi with special ingredients such as gourmet, extra fatty tuna or sweet and almost creamy, fresh, red shrimp on your own!​

Learn to make the delicate sweets that Kyoto is known for at a private cooking class featuring seasonal treats. You’ll meet a famed artisan and learn about local sweets; next, prepare your own versions with step-by-step guidance from the confectionery master. When you’ve shaped the sweets, enjoy the treats you’ve made alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Which do you want to try? Traditional style or modern style? Or you'll be able to try both. Please let us know when you come. During the Ikebana workshop, you'll create your own masterpiece, guided by our instructors. Your artwork will be displayed in a tokonoma (alcove) in a traditional Japanese room, where tea ceremony is held. For those who wish, you're welcome to take your floral creation to your hotel with you, adding a touch of elegance to your hotel room. This experience is a time for immersion in nature, showing reverence for it and engaging in self-dialogue. It is a form of meditation. The artwork in front of you is an expression derived from your past and present. It is recommended for those seeking new Zen experiences. Our style diverges slightly from classic forms, focusing on bringing out the beauty while respecting the natural form of the plants themselves. It might be likened to a primitive style, evoking a sense of wabi-sabi.

Tomoyoshi, the instructor, will give you a short lecture on how the ancient swordsmanship of Samurai developed into Kendo. He will share the heroic stories of ancient Samurai including his great-grandfather, Yoshishige Hayashi. He will also share the controversial influence of Bushido values on this nation and his family into extremism, especially during the period of WW2. He will end his story on how redemption came and led him to the current inner peace and the life of a pacifist. After the lecture, you will wear the full Kendo armor and learn the basic Kendo movements. In the end, you will get to do a Kendo match with each other. Upon completing the workshop, you will receive a beautifully designed “Certificate of Experience”. If the date you want isn't available, please contact us to inquire about availability.

We are located in the heart of Kyoto, just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station and a 2-minute walk from Nishi Honganji Temple. Our facility is a beautifully renovated traditional Japanese house that dates back 130 years. We have transformed it into a classroom where we provide an authentic Japanese cultural experience for overseas visitors to Japan, aiming to offer a genuine taste of Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. Inside the historic house, you will find a majority of antique furniture and artifacts that are over 110 years old. With this setting, along with traditional Japanese music, we strive to create an immersive cultural experience that takes you back to Kyoto as it was 130 years ago. Our teachers are all local to Kyoto and possess a deep understanding of Japanese culture. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and providing you with an enriching experience.

Traditional Japanese sweets are a thing of beauty. Join a veteran craftsman with almost 60 years of experience in his workshop for this private master class—exclusive to you and your group. First, watch him work his practised magic on surprisingly simple ingredients. Next, follow his guidance and craft four sweets of your own. Finally, eat the fruits of your labors with Japanese green tea. Your translator/guide will accompany you throughout.

The Teaspoon that you will experience making is made from Kyomei bamboo "white bamboo". You can complete it on the spot and take it home. Kyomei bamboo "white bamboo" is shaved to the desired fineness with a small knife and finished with sandpaper. Please come and remember your sightseeing in Kyoto.

I will explain and demonstrate how to make each design step by step. This class is for suitable for someone who wants to have a unique experience, and also someone who wants to seriously learn the techniques and improve their skills for future use.

Experience authentic performances by professional players of traditional Japanese musical instruments, known as "Hogaku." You can enjoy two forms of entertainment that allow you to immerse yourself in Japan's rich history: observing a concert featuring passionate and authentic performances by professional musicians, and participating in a hands-on experience of playing Japanese musical instruments. During the concert, you will have the opportunity to witness a dynamic and captivating show by professional performers. In the instrument experience session, you can choose your preferred instrument from the renowned Japanese musical instruments: Shamisen, Koto, and Wadaiko (Japanese drum). From receiving basic instruction on handling the instrument to playing a section together, you can have an authentic experience. you can choose the option of having a professional kimono dressing experience. Of course, there will be time for photography as well.

You can make traditional Japanese Washi paper from raw materials. Enjoy making a piece of washi paper and designing it using dried, pressed seasonal local flowers and leaves. After drying the paper, you can craft it into a set of postcards, or table-mat, or wraparound lampshade, or tapestry panel. You can proceed with it under the guidance of the instructor, in a relaxing atmosphere. While the paper is dried, you will be able to watch a short video of the traditional paper-making method which has been continued for over one thousand years. Handmade Japanese Washi paper will be the perfect souvenir or gift from Japan!

You can enjoy our samurai experiencing lesson and a stage performance by our kenbu masters! Kenbu, literally meaning 'sword dance' is one of Japanese traditional performing arts that shows the samurai's culture and the spirituality with a Katana sword and a folding fan. Samurai Kenbu Theater, a dojo (training gym) of Kenbu, offers both Kenbu show and lesson programs for Kyoto visitors. You can learn about, and practice, some aspects of the etiquette of samurai classes with a chance to try on a traditional costume as well as a show performed by Kenbu Masters. Here is your chance to step into the shoes of samurai and experience the cultural heritage of Japan! Some people are surprised that the sword they hold for the first time is surprisingly heavy! We will also take a commemorative photo with a cool pose. There are 2 courses for you to choose from! Short time cultural experience with lesson & show. Various programs to satisfy your interests!

Visitors to Kyoto quickly realize how crowded the city’s famous temples are. This tour is unique in offering the opportunity to visit a major yet quiet, uncrowded Buddhist temple complex, featuring the largest wooden building in the world. The temple is popularly known as Higashi Honganji and is located within easy walking distance of Kyoto Station. Your guide, a twenty-five year resident of Japan, is American-born Buddhist priest and scholar Rev. Dr. Brian Victoria. Dr. Victoria will introduce you to the fascinating history of this temple together with the doctrines and iconography of the True Pure Land sect of Buddhism with which it is affiliated. Following your visit to Higashi Honganji, the tour moves to nearby Shosei-en, a large, temple-affiliated, traditional Japanese garden, complete with ponds and tea houses. Dr. Victoria will explain the history of Japanese gardens and tea houses as well as answer any questions you may have about Buddhist beliefs and practices in general.

We are delighted to offer you a special tour designed for those with an interest in Zen and Yoga. Experience Yoga sessions at one of Japan's foremost Zen temples, Rinzai Myoshin-ji, and gain a deeper understanding of the commonalities between Zen and Yoga. This tour promises to provide a fresh perspective on your well-being, nurturing both your mind and body. Amidst the serene Myoshin-ji's beautiful rock garden, ever-changing seasonal landscapes, and tranquil morning atmosphere, why not embark on a journey to discover inner peace from a new perspective? We provide "Inner Peace" via meditation and concentration. Both Zen and Yoga aim for inner peace and deep inner stability. Also, Zen and Yoga teach techniques to focus on the present moment, cultivating mindfulness and reducing unnecessary thoughts. Finally, Zen meditation and Yoga poses are considered means of deep self-understanding.

We invite you to a walking meditation through our garden and to the preparations of tea in a traditional tea house at a venerated temple in Kyoto with a history of over 600 years. Imagine yourself enveloped in the sweet scent of Japanese green tea and quietly gazing at the subtle expressions of garden stones while listening to the soothing sound of boiling water. These self-reflective moments help you step back from the hustle of travel and recognize the shifts that quietly occur in our bodies and minds as we embark on a meditative journey. ＊We can accept inquiries by Chat only.