Private Kyoto Morning Cooking Class: Make Onigiri Bento & Picnic

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is more than a cooking class—it's an opportunity to experience everyday life in Kyoto through its food, culture, and traditions.

In a private lesson at a traditional Kyoto townhouse, you'll prepare a homemade Japanese bento using Kyoto's famous underground spring water. Learn authentic techniques for making fluffy onigiri, dashimaki tamago, and seasonal side dishes that you can recreate at home.

After cooking, wrap your bento in bamboo leaves and, weather permitting, enjoy it on a peaceful picnic by the Kamo River, followed by a casual matcha experience.

Because every class is private, the menu can be customized with advance notice, creating a relaxed and personal experience that goes beyond simply following recipes.

What's included

Breakfast
Meals

Public transportation

What to expect

Experience authentic Japanese home cooking in a private setting inside a traditional Kyoto machiya. This activity is completely private and designed exclusively for you and your group.

After meeting at the machiya, your instructor Toshiko will guide you step by step through making a classic Japanese bento. You will cook rice using Kyoto’s underground spring water and learn to prepare onigiri, dashimaki tamago, and seasonal side dishes.

This is a relaxed, hands-on experience where you can ask questions and learn at your own pace. The menu can be adjusted to match your interests or dietary needs whenever possible.

Once your bento is ready, take it to the nearby Kamo River for a peaceful picnic. After your meal, enjoy a simple and casual matcha tea experience.

If the weather is not suitable for an outdoor picnic, you can enjoy your bento comfortably inside the townhouse instead.

This is a private and personal experience. Adjustments for dietary restrictions or simple requests can be accommodated whenever possible.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This experience starts at a traditional machiya townhouse located in Shogoin Rengecho, Kyoto.
The exact address and detailed directions will be provided after booking.

Guests are welcome to come to the meeting point on their own using public transportation, taxi, or on foot.

End point

This experience starts at a traditional machiya townhouse located in Shogoin Rengecho, Kyoto.
The exact address and detailed directions will be provided after booking.

Guests are welcome to come to the meeting point on their own using public transportation, taxi, or on foot.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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