Top 15 Workshops Tours in Kyoto

Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience - Arriving beside Kinkakuji

1.Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 45 min · from $22Our pick

Learn the rules of Kyoto tea ceremony, prepare matcha, taste Japanese sweets, and add a kimono or candlelight setting near Kinkakuji.

“She was quite rude for our understanding and took every question as if offended or annoyed, yet she was so different from other japanese that it was amusing for us - I didn’t enjoy a suppressed laugh for so long that it was really worth. All in all if her demeanor can be taken with humor it can be one of the best weird experiences in Japan😉”

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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - The instructors make the difference

2.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $131Top rated

Make ramen from scratch in Kyoto at Ramen Factory, with hands-on noodles, custom broth, toppings, and a satisfying meal.

“Really fun experience which I highly recommend! The ramen is super tasty and the instructors are super enthusiastic and wonderful.”

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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir - Finding the basement entrance near Demachiyanagi

3.Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1h 30m · from $127

Make ramen from flour to bowl in 90 minutes at Kyoto’s Ramen Factory, with custom broth, souvenirs, and a recipe to use at home.

“This activity was so much fun. Easy to follow instructions and the workers were so fun and lovely to work with. Would definitely recommend. Ramen tasted delicious!”

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Kyoto: Samurai Class, Become a Samurai Warrior - The Four-Minute Introduction Before You Train

4.Kyoto: Samurai Class, Become a Samurai Warrior

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $70

Learn samurai sword movements, dress in traditional costume, pose for photos, and watch a Kembu performance during this Kyoto class.

“absolutely loved this. Such a fun experience. I have a great video and photos to remember it.”

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Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry - The trick house and secret dojo features

5.Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $80

Learn ninja breathing, stealth walking, sword skills, shuriken, kunai, and blowgun techniques in a small Kyoto dojo class.

“My family enjoyed this activity. We all had fun. My 10 year old loved learning about all the Ninja weapons. Instructors spoke excellent english.”

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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class - A fast start with pre-portioned ingredients

6.Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1h 30m · from $90

Make miso and shoyu ramen, gyoza, and onigiri in a small Kyoto class with English-speaking instructors, recipes, and a filling meal.

“Exploring the different seasonings and flavors. The best reward was the delicious food. We were able to eat our creations at the end! Wonderful experience!!!”

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The Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto - What happens during the 90 minutes

7.The Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $69

Learn nigiri and maki with Kana in a restored Kyoto townhouse, using fresh fish, local ingredients, and hands-on guidance for only eight people.

“Everything - from start to finish - was AMAZING!!! Our sensei (teacher) - Kana - shared her knowledge of Kyoto and sushi-making with us so we could become better (?) sushi-makers. The sushi we made was delicious and definitely filling!! LOVED THE ASSORTMENT and DIFFERENT STYLES TOO!!! Definitely gonna try to dc this at home! Doomo areigato, Kana and hubby!! CONGRATS”

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Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class - Understanding Washoku Through a Lunch Box

8.Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2h 30m · from $58

Make a Kyoto bento with a local chef, learning tempura, dashi, sushi, tofu salad, and omelette techniques in a five-person class.

“AI was absolutely lovely and so helpful. She was able to answer any questions we had and was super knowledgeable about Japanese cuisine.”

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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class - The first cooking round: start with home-style dishes

9.Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 hours · from $67

Learn six simple Japanese izakaya dishes in Kyoto with English-speaking chefs, hands-on cooking, shared meals, and recipes to take home.

“We had Thatcher as our tour guide yesterday and she was amazing. She expertly guided us through eating experiences in different districts of Tokyo whilst sharing insightful history on the dishes. Thatcher was so enthusiastic and it made our group get along so well we had truely an amazing time. Thatcher is an amazing guide and we hope we can have her for another tour sometime. Chloe :)”

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Izakaya Style Cooking Class - Dashi first, then the sauces and side dishes

10.Izakaya Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $71

Learn dashi, sauces, and six seasonal izakaya dishes in a Kyoto cooking class with dinner, recipes, and hands-on help.

“I enjoyed the class. It was smooth and organized. It was a big class but they have a great teamwork. Explained everything and attentive to everyone. I learned something new. Delicious and healthy recipe. I can make it for sure at home and share it with family and friends.”

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