Private Tofu Tour and Japanese Cooking Lesson with a Fun Local in Kyoto


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From $140.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Your local host Rita will give you an exciting introduction to authentic Japanese cuisine, starting with a brief tour of tofu production at a tofu shop that was established 90 years ago! She will walk you through the process of how tofu is made from soy beans and describe the variety of products that can be made from tofu.

After your introduction to tofu, Rita will take you upstairs for your hands-on cooking class. You will have the opportunity to help prepare and taste the unique ingredients and seasonings that form the foundation of Japanese cuisine. Your cooking lesson with last about an hour and a half before you sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare over a fun conversation with Rita. Your well-balanced, fresh and seasonal homecooked Japanese meal might include dishes such as Chirashi-sushi, miso soup, Teriyaki of fatty Buri(yellowtail) fish, and some tofu dishes.


What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities

Local beer (1-2 glasses)

Lunch

Non-alcoholic beverages

Private tofu tour, cooking lesson and meal with your host Rita

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 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.





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