Tours/Kyoto/Kyoto Summer UMAMI Masterclass Dashi and Japanese Food
Viator · group up to 6 pax

Kyoto Summer UMAMI Masterclass Dashi and Japanese Food

5.0(7)Kyoto1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(7)

Description

Refresh your senses this summer in a calm and personal small-group setting Learn the Japanese umami with hands-on guidance from a specialist Compare different types of dashi and understand how delicate flavor is built Try shaving dried bonito flakes! A rare hands-on experience in Japanese culture Make onigiri and miso soup using simple techniques you can recreate anywhere

Tour Options

Umami 75 min

Highlights

Hands-on bonito shaving experience
Dashi tasting & comparison
Guided umami experience by a specialist
Simple home-style meal
All ingredients and tools

What's included

Included
Hands-on bonito shaving experience
Dashi tasting & comparison
Guided umami experience by a specialist
Simple home-style meal
All ingredients and tools
Not included
Public transportation
Personal purchases at the craft shop
Alcoholic beverages

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(7)

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0aaliyahj
July 15, 2026
Authentic Cultural Immersion

What a wonderful cultural immersion experience! I learned more about the foundation of traditional Japanese cuisine through a dashi making session, plus got to make my own onigiri which was delishhh. I also thoroughly enjoyed learning about calligraphy to write kanji—which I got to take home with me (talk about a wonderful souvenir!!). I’m hoping I’ll have the opportunity to go again before I head back home, so if you have the chance to make a stop here TAKE IT.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled you loved making dashi and onigiri, and that your calligraphy artwork became a wonderful souvenir to take home! It would be our absolute pleasure to welcome you back again before you head home. Safe travels, and we hope to see you soon!

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Nomad59246499455
July 15, 2026
Yummy

Super tasty and made to each person taste

Operator response

Thank you so much for your great review! We're thrilled you found the food super tasty and enjoyed how we tailor it to each person's taste. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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matthewkU6693SN
July 15, 2026
Dashi and Onigiri Lunch

The food was fantastic! I loved learning how to make the dashi and onigiri as well. They spoke amazing English too so it was super easy to participate.

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you loved making dashi and onigiri, and that our English support made it easy for you to participate. It was a pleasure sharing the joy of Japanese cooking with you. We hope to welcome you back again!

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Travel09517659057
July 14, 2026
must-do!

Awesome and worth booking! Dashi-making and calligraphy were great!

Operator response

Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you found our experiences well worth booking. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed both the dashi-making and calligraphy classes! We would love to welcome you back for more cultural experiences in the future!

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luissG3700BV
May 25, 2026
Miso Experience

Our first time in Japan! Absolutely an amazing experience. We enjoyed every minute in this experience with Yuki! She explained every single step in the process to make from scratch the Miso soup! In one word: AMAZING YUKI!😊😊😊

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Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! Yuki is absolutely thrilled by your kind words and so happy to have been a part of your trip to Japan! We had so much fun with your wonderful duo, sharing the steps of making miso soup from scratch in our mindful space. Sharing our culture is our true passion. Next time, we would love to welcome you both back to try our Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, or Sake Tasting for another amazing experience!

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borismJ3120EN
May 25, 2026
Nice experience

Nice experience with lots of experience!

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Operator response

Thank you for your feedback! We had just as much fun chatting and answering your insightful questions about umami and Japanese cuisine. Your scientific curiosity and great humor with your friend made it a truly memorable session. Sharing our culture is our greatest passion, and we highly recommend trying our Sake Tasting, Calligraphy, or Tea Ceremony on your next visit to JURAKU for another fun, hands-on experience!

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Discover780736
May 16, 2026
It was a wonderful experience. All the appliances were also very attentive. There's a small sense of certainty about family cooking. Recommended for everyone to experience

Very satisfied 👍 learned what umami is! Learned for yourself if you make flavored soup! And he's experienced how to cut woodfish flowers.

Operator response

非常感谢您的好评!很高兴带您了解了“umami”,并体验了削木鱼花。在静心的环境中分享日本文化是我们的热情所在。除了出汁体验,我们还有茶道、书道和日本清酒品鉴等丰富活动,期待您下次来体验不一样的传统文化!

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