Kyoto

Private Market Visit, Tofu Intro & Cooking Class with Kyoto Local

Kyoto, Japan
Private Market Visit Tofu Tour and Japanese Cooking Class with a Local in Kyoto
  • 4 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Wander through a busy supermarket in Kyoto with your host who will explain the local products such as fresh fruits and vegetables and Japanese spices. Following that, head to a tofu shop for a cooking lesson. During the hands-on class, learn how tofu is made from soybeans and the variety of items that can be made from it. The freshly prepared meal may include dishes such as chirashi sushi (a popular way to serve sushi at home), miso soup, teriyaki of fatty buri (yellowtail) fish, and tofu dishes.
  • Learn about everyday life in Japan with this market tour
  • Host focuses on seasonal ingredients and will provide recipes to take home
  • Meal is served with local beer and non-alcoholic beverages
  • The market is accessible by public transit

Sample Menu

Starter

Chirashi-sushi

Starter

Miso soup

Main

Teriyaki of fatty Buri (yellowtail) fish

What's Included

  • Private tour of a local supermarket
  • Private tofu tour, cooking lesson and meal with your host Rita
  • Local beer (1-2 glasses)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

    Meet your host Rita at the North Exit of Kitaoji Station on the Karasuma subway line.

Start time

10:00 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
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Near public transportation
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note: This is a visit to a supermarket where locals shop everyday, not a typical open market!
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • IMPORTANT: Please note that children between 0-4 years are free. And children above 4 years of age, will be charged the full adult price, for this experience.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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.

From $216.00

Price varies by group size

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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