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Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!

Name: Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!
Brand: Japanese Cooking Class Roujiya
SKU: 64149P2
Price: 62.42 USD
Rating: 5.0 (67 reviews)

Kyoto, Japan

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

One of the best souvenirs any traveler can bring back from Japan is the ability to make and appreciate authentic Japanese sushi. Get up to speed with the art of making sushi, Japanese soup and pickled ginger during this small group cooking class. Capped at eight people, this class offers a relaxed environment that other, larger sushi classes often don’t – and a hands on experience that you can’t get from cooking channels on the internet or TV.

More than just good food: learn to navigate the complex etiquette of Sushi dining
Enjoy the challenge, as well as the satisfaction, of making your own Sushi
An aperitif and Japanese green tea complement your meal
Your guide shares some Japanese culinary history while you eat

What's Included

meal
All ingredients for cooking
English-speaking cooking instructor
recipes
an aperitif
Japanese green tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Roujiya
22-58 Nishinokyō Ikenouchichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8375, Japan

Start time

11:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A maximum of 13 people per booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Operated by Japanese Cooking Class Roujiya

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Sidney_M

SO much fun ! My husband loves sushi so I booked this class for us to learn to make it. The lovely lady who leads this class provided us with a 4-page guide to Japanese manners, food, and the recipes for sushi rice, soup, and pickled ginger. The hands-on nature of the class was so helpful and will give us confidence to make sushi at home upon our return ! Highly recommend this class for sushi lovers and their spouses !

Reviews

5.0

67 reviews

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Amazing!

Michael_S, May 2024

Amazing experience! She was so kind, helpful, and very thorough. She made it seem so easy! Would definitely recommend if you want to learn.

Must do!

Ollie_C, Apr 2024

Really fun experience. Well paced, learnt some food history on Japan which was both interesting and relevant to what we were doing. I went with 3 friends (30yo) and we all had a brilliant time. Couldn’t recommend this enough. The host spoke excellent English and was a really nice presence to be around. Thanks very much!!

Great Experience

Patrick_K, Apr 2024

The Lady was great explained very well the Umami tast and how to prepare super, prickelnd gingen, Rice ans sushi...also my Kids enjoyed it a lot ...great experience...

Excellent and highly recommended

Ellen_A, Jan 2024

This was even better than we had expected! It has been a highlight of our trip so far! I would highly recommend this!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi, Thank you for coming to our class and we're glad you enjoyed it. We would like to continue to improve it so that you're satisfied. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Very good experience

James_C, Dec 2023

Great experience, perfect length of class and good mix of viewing / participating in the cooking. Great English! Location easy to find and good kitchen set up.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi, Thank you for your review. We're very happy that you praised the content of the lesson. It's very encouraging. Thank you so much. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Excellent experience

Amy_G, Dec 2023

This was a great experience with a lovely host who spoke excellent English. We learnt a lot about Japanese culture and how to make sushi and soup.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi, Amy Thank you for such a nice review! You are really lovely couple. I enjoyed talking with you and had a great time. Thank you for coming and enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Great class!

Tyndall_D, Oct 2023

This was a great experience! The host was patient and very accommodating. We really appreciated her enthusiasm for Japanese culture and the way the information was presented. You come in and start with a soup, then move to learning how to make sushi rice, then about the different types of sushi. Tea, sake, and beer are offered after you’ve made the sushi as an extra expense. I would definitely recommend this!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hi, Tyndall Thank you for coming. The class that day was really fun and we enjoyed it. Everyone was very enthusiastic and we were happy too. Again thank you so much and please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Sushi instructions in lovely home setting

Sidney_M, Oct 2023

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hi, Sidney Thank you for such a lovely review! The class that day was really fun, wasn't it? We enjoyed it, too. Thank you for coming. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Inspiring for kids and family

Eyal_M, Oct 2023

We simply loved it. I thought before, I already knew how to make sushi, but this course showed me I know nothing :)

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hi, Eyal Thank you for coming. Your family is so lovely. We had a great time with you. Please take care of you. Again, thank you so much! Kaori

Japanese holiday highlight

Fransiska_I, Sep 2023

This was more than just a sushi making course. Here we learnt about umami, why Japanese chopsticks are shorter than Chinese ones, how to make a type of broth called dashi with seaweed and bonito flakes and why we need to fan our sushi rice! The host was so welcoming and knowledgeable and the course was so much fun! The best bit was eating our sushi creations which were delicious!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hi, Fransiska Thank you for coming and such a great review! We're really happy to hear that. We really enjoyed the class that day in the wonderful atmosphere of everyone. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Sushi making and more

Claire_A, Sep 2023

The teacher was very friendly and welcomed us to her home. Her English was excellent. She taught us about 3 aspects of Japanese cooking. Umami, how to make a simple Dashi broth, and Sushi. We got to make ( and eat) our own Sushi.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi, Claire Thank you for coming to our class! The atmosphere in the class that day was very good and fun. Once again thank you so much. Please enjoy sushi at home! kaori

Excellent

Arlie_M, Aug 2023

We all loved this class! The instructor was great! Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Kyoto, an excellent souvenir to take home with you. Thank you

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi, Arlie Thank you for such a lovely review and you're really lovely family! We're happy that you respect and are interested in Japanese culture. Again, thank you so much. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Test kitchen environment - highly recommend

Tom_J, Aug 2023

The cooking class is in a test kitchen setting making it easy to follow. You prepare many of the ingredients and the class starts with a good review of the different tastes and the origin of umami - with the help of the chef we made great tasting sushi - would highly recommend this class for families - professionally run and lots of fun!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi, Tom Thank you for such a great review! The atmosphere of the lesson that day was very good. We're very glad that you enjoyed it. Again, thank you for coming and enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Great experience

Johannes_G, Aug 2023

Great experience, good value - we had a bunch of fun! Learned a lot and got helpful tips for making sushi back home

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi, Johannes Thank you for such a nice review! Everyone in the class that day had a wonderful atmosphere and I really enjoyed myself. Again, thank you for coming and enjoy sushi at home! Regards, Kaori

This was a great class. ...

Paul_T, Jul 2023

This was a great class. It was exactly as advertised and was a great experience. The teacher was fantastic.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, Paul Thank you for coming. Your family is so lovely and full of laughter. Your lovely smile makes me happy. Again, thank you so much. Please enjoy sushi at home! Regards, Kaori

Nice experience

Myriam_B, Jul 2023

The host is very nice. We enjoyed doing the sushi and eating them afterwards. We enjoyed the people that were in the class

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, Myriam Thank you for coming. Your family is so nice. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

Sushi Making at an authentic Japanese guest house

Julie_B, Jul 2023

We enjoyed our experience in the sushi making class - we were given some great tips on how not to squash the rice and how to make a stock using dried bonito and dried seaweed. It was informative, fun and we got to eat what we'd made. It was quite hard to find, so do follow the instructions they send you. It was in a guest house and therefore more of an authentic experience than you might have elsewhere. We were in a family group, but there were a group of American children there on their own, youngest was about 7 and a Mexican guy joined us too, so you could go on your own or with a group.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, Julie Thank you for coming. Your help created a very good atmosphere. Please enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

great experience

Nic_P, Jul 2023

great fun and lots of explanations. highly recommend especially with children. Made two different types of sushi, more than enough for lunch.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, Nic Thank you for coming! Your group is great. Your friends and sons were also very eager to ask questions. That makes us very happy. Please enjoy sushi at home! Regards, Kaori

Recommend

HeidiSyvertsen_S, Jul 2023

Very good class. She taught us Japanese culinary culture, how to use chopsticks, proper eating manners and history. We learned how to make soup, sushi rice, sushi rolls and the Kyoto way of sushi balls. Very pleasant and good teacher

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, Thank you for such a positive review! I was very happy to be able to teach in a very good atmosphere. Thank you for coming and enjoy sushi at home! Kaori

An excellent experience...

Randi_U, Jul 2023

An excellent experience introducing Japanese food culture and always shared with a good sende of humor. We learned about Japanese soups, Umame taste and rounded up actually making our own elegant and tastefull Sushi meal.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, Randi Thank you for your review. You are a very nice and kind! I was very happy that your children listened intently to my lecture. Thank you for coming! Kaori