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What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon
What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Great hosts, fine food, and lots to do. In short, great people delivering 6 different dishes with aplomb. Exceptional value for money.
Izakaya Style Cooking Class
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $71 / person
- Location
- Kyoto, Japan
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 232 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cooking Sun
Description
Japanese food is more than just sushi and teriyaki chicken. In fact, it’s a very diverse and delicious cuisine. Consider ‘Izakaya,’ a style of dining that is comparable to pub or bar food. Now you can learn how to cook traditional Izakaya-style dishes in Kyoto. This 3-hour class shows you how to make five or six Japanese dishes. And, best of all, when you pack up your knives and turn off the burners, you eat what you just cooked.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 22
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $71
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
All ingredients for cooking
Dinner
Apron
English-speaking cooking instructor
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
232 reviews
How it compares in Kyoto
- Starting price $71 is close to the typical $77 for tours of similar length in Kyoto
Excurgo comparison of 1,623 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Izakaya Style Cooking Class take?
Izakaya Style Cooking Class lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Izakaya Style Cooking Class cost?
Prices start at $71 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Izakaya Style Cooking Class run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:00 PM.
Does Izakaya Style Cooking Class sell out?
It can: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Izakaya Style Cooking Class for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Izakaya Style Cooking Class offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Izakaya Style Cooking Class worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 232 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cooking Sun.
Reviews(232)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Don’t shy away if you need to eat gluten free.
They did great accommodating gluten free dietary needs. Cooking class.❤️❤️ Cooking Sun Kyoto Studio Our travel coordinator signed us up for a cooking class in Kyoto. So much fun. They made a few changes for mine. GF soy sauce, rice flour for the fried chicken instead of cake flour, deep fried tofu flakes instead of tempura flakes. 💞💞. Each couple had their own induction burner and cookware. 5 courses🌺 So much fun. Everything was delicious.
S
Exceeds expectations
I had a pleasant experience, the instructor paid attention to all participants and are very encouraging. Time passed so fast! I will certainly return again if I ever come to Kyoto in future
R
such a great experience
highly recommend this activity, i had such a great time and learned so much. we made 6 different dishes so there was a ton of variety and the chefs were super knowledgeable
L
Cooked super deliciously
A real experience!!! Chiaki (?) welcomed us warmly and guided us through the cooking class very attentively and helpfully! We learned a lot about the history of the dishes and the ingredients. She was super friendly and helpful and the cooking class was a lot of fun with her. But the best part: the 5 dishes plus dessert tasted extremely delicious!!! A real recommendation!
N
Fun, friendly and an easy activity for all!
The workshop was great and in a cozy setting easy for everyone to see and cook!
R
A not to be missed cooking class in Kyoto. Highly recommended
We thoroughly enjoyed our Cooking Sun’s Izakaya cooking class in Kyoto. The dishes we made were fantastic and we're looking forward to making them at home. We started off with dashi (Japanese soup stock) which was used in most of the dishes we made. My favourite dish was okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), and the yuzu jelly to finish was so refreshing. All the ingredients we used were locally sourced - so fresh. Our instructors were two lovely ladies, who were extremely helpful, and explained each step so well. This cooking class was one of the best experiences we had in Kyoto, and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
B
A great experience highly recommend
What an excellant experience! The atmosphere was fun, friendly and authentic. A great way of spending the afternoon with a small intimate group of 12. The 3 teachers were engaging, friendly and informative including little tips and tricks. Being Coeliac they easily adapted certain parts of the menu to suit with no fuss or risk of cross contamination. It was an absolute pleasure cooking in their kitchen, laughing, having fun and learning about their cuisine. We will definitely be back when next we are in Kyoto.
E
We really enjoyed this cooking class, the food was delicious and our chefs were lovely and fun!
We absolutely loved this cooking class, our hosts were very lovely and informative. We made some really tasty dishes and are so happy to take the recipes home with us. Absolutely recommend this cooking class!
G
Definitely worth a visit
A great way to spend an afternoon. The lesson on making Japanese tapas was informative and fun. The food was delicious and I will be making some of these when I return home. Well done and a big thank you to the two lovely instructors who made it all possible.
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