44 bookable dining experiences in Kyoto , from $70 to $50000 a head. Kyoto is where Japan's old food culture survives in working form. Read the full Kyoto food guide.
Dining Experiences worth booking
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Sushi Making Class at Sushi Restaurant Before Open in Kyoto
Step into the world of authentic Japanese sushi and learn directly from a professional sushi chef in Kyoto. This hands-on experience is designed especially for international guests who want more than just eating sushi—y
1.5h from $4800 - 02
Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticit
2.5h from $14500 - 03
Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home
During this experience you will learn to make sushi of your choice or traditional Obanzai style dishes such as cooked and marinated mushrooms, pickled or slow-cooked seasonal vegetables and tofu dishes prepared the tradi
3h from $109 - 04
Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home
Enjoy a private Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional home, guided by an experienced tea master. Learn the meaning behind each movement in a calm, authentic setting. This experience offers rare private access, expert guid
1h from $16000 - 05
Kyoto Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting
You’ll get hands-on experience creating several types, such as red bean mochi, mitarashi dango, kinako mochi and sweet mochi. After the class, relax and enjoy your handmade creations with a cup of traditional matcha tea
1h from $5250 - 06
Kyoto: Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes & 3 Drinks
・12 unique Japanese dishes for the first time ・Sake bars loved by locals ・Too many ice cream choices at FamilyMart ・Meet new friends along the way ・Tips for Enjoying Kyoto
3h - 07
Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto
Step into the Matcha capital, Uji, and experience the heart of Japan's finest green tea. Walking through the famous Byodo-in temple, known for its appearance on the 10-yen coin, you will grind tea leaves into matcha powd
4h - 08
Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori
Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reprodu
2.5h from $169 - 09
Kyoto: Paint Your Own Ramen Bowl & Michelin Ramen Class
Don’t just taste Kyoto—create something to remember it by. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, so you can enjoy the experience with meals suited to your dietary needs. Design and paint your own ceramic ramen bow
1.5h from $13000 - 10
Kyoto Tea Ceremony in English or Chinese near Daitoku-ji Temple
A small tea house 3 minutes from Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto. Your host Yuka studied in China, then led tea culture exchange at a university there for 10+ years. She guides you directly in English or Chinese. Watch a tea de
1.5h from $5000 - 11
Kyoto Sake Tasting & Food Pairing: 5 Local Sakes
• Not just a tasting — learn how to choose sake like a local in Kyoto. • Taste 5 carefully selected sake varieties, including local Kyoto sake • Enjoy food pairings that highlight the unique flavors of each sake • Beginn
1h from $9000 - 12
Kyoto Sushi Making Experience with a Professional Sushi Chef
【This experience is offered by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award】 This is an authentic "Sushi Making Experience". ■COURSE ー9 Nigiri Sushi, Roll sushi ーTempura set ーTwo Drink ー Sake
3.5h from $25000 - 13
SHIRAKAWA Japanese Culture Experiences with private English staff
You can experience Japanese culture such as knife sharpening, obanzai cooking and calligraphy lecture at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade in Shirakawa area in Kyoto, Japan. The concept of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade is “Retr
3h - 14
PRIVATE Kyoto Market Tour & Cooking Class in Aki's Beautiful Home
- Explore Kyoto's Demachiyanagi Shopping Street with Aki and shop for fresh seasonal ingredients at a neighborhood market loved by locals. - Cook authentic Japanese home-style dishes from scratch in Aki's beautiful home
4h from $175 - 15
PRIVATE Kyoto Home Cooking Class in Aki's Traditional Wooden Home
Join your host Aki for a hands-on cooking lesson in her beautiful kitchen, get secret tips for familiar classics like miso soup, and learn to make dishes you won't be able to find in restaurants! Aki will provide you wit
3h from $115 - 16
Private Art Sushi Roll Class in Kyoto
Discover the beauty of Kazarimaki, also known as Art Sushi Rolls in English. Guided by a professional instructor from the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy, our teacher is a Kyoto native and a proud member of the Japan Sus
1h from $15000 - 17
Kyoto Umami Experience | Bonito Shaving & Japanese Cooking
Learn about umami and why dashi is the soul of Japanese cooking Shave traditional dried bonito flakes — a rare experience even for Japanese Compare four varieties of dashi to understand how delicate flavor is built Make
1.3h - 18
Kyoto Making Wagyu Sushi experience
お寿司を作ります 手を洗います •握り寿司のシャリを作ってみましょう •ネタをのせます •お好みでわさびをつけます •シャリにネタを乗せて、一つ完成です •次は巻き寿司です •巻いたお寿司は大将が切ってくれます •軍艦巻きも作りましょう •それぞれに海苔の大きさが違います •卵やエビのアレルギーがある方は事前にお知らせください。 •作ったお寿司を並べたら、【いただきます】をしましょう ランチタイム •お寿司、天ぷら、
1.3h from $70 - 19
Kyoto: Authentic Tea Ceremony in a Small Group
Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a peaceful moment in a quiet tea room. Delight in exquisite Japanese sweets and the finest matcha—an experience that soothes the soul. We proudly serve exquisite confections from
1h - 20
Kyoto: Izakaya & Pub Crawl Guided Walking Tour
[Highlights] ・Sake bars loved by locals ・Tips & Recommendations for Enjoying Kyoto ・Meet new friends along the way ・Discover the secrets of geisha culture and Kyoto’s rich history ・Chance to Spot a Geisha
2h - 21
Authentic Tea Ceremony experience in The Museum of Kyoto
Escape the bustle of the city and find sanctuary in our quiet tea room. Indulge in exquisite Japanese sweets paired with the finest matcha—a sensory experience that soothes the soul. We take pride in serving confections
1h - 22
Shoyu Ramen & Wagyu Sushi & Matcha
"Learn how to make authentic, vegan-friendly Japanese dashi (broth) with us." Our private, one-group-only format makes the class a favorite for birthdays, anniversaries, and honeymoons. Your group only — no strangers,
2.5h from $15000 - 23
Kyoto: Kaiseki Dinner at a Lifestyle Museum
Upon arrival, you will first be guided through Tondaya, a machiya (an authentic and traditional wooden townhouse) that is nationally registered as an Important Cultural Property. Tondaya is a treasure trove of historical
2h - 24
5 Types of Soy Sauce Tasting and Food Pairing
You will learn the basic information of soy sauce such as the making process, the variety of soy sauce type. Then taste 5 different types of soy sauce and experience food pairing with each. It includes the tips to how t
1.5h from $11000 - 25
Miso Tasting and Kyoto Style White Miso Making
You will learn the basic information of miso such as the making process, the variety of miso. After tasting 5 different types of miso, guests will make own miso which guests can bring back with them. It includes the tip
1.5h from $11000 - 26
Kyoto: Discover and Learn the Art of the Sencha Tea Ceremony
Immerse yourself in the tranquil world of the Sencha Tea Ceremony in Kyoto, guided by an experienced Tea Master from the West. Begin with a mindful observation of the intricate tea preparation, absorbing the refined ele
1.5h - 27
Tofu Shop Visit & Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto with Rita
Your local host Rita will give you an exciting introduction to authentic Japanese cuisine, starting with a brief tour of a tofu shop that was established 90 years ago! She will talk you through the process of how tofu is
2.5h from $235 - 28
Kyoto Food and Drinks Night Tour with a Chef!
Discover Kyoto's vibrant nightlife with a local bartender. Enjoy sake, whisky, craft beer, and homemade food in the city's best bars and izakayas. Unforgettable experiences await! Itinerary: - Start at Matsukawa for a f
4h from $50000 - 29
Shojin Ryori & Hands-On Tea Ceremony in a Historic Kyoto Machiya
Experience Zen-inspired cuisine and Japanese tea culture in Shizuhamo, a 100-year-old townhouse officially designated an Important Kyoto Machiya by Kyoto City. Enjoy a beautifully presented seasonal shojin ryori lunch or
2h from $16000 - 30
Kyoto: Kabuki Dance Performance viewing experience
Experience the authentic artistry of Kabuki and classical Japanese dance up close in a serene Kyoto temple, away from the typical tourist crowds. Unlike large-scale theater productions viewed from a distance, this inti
2h from $16500 - 31
Japanese whiskey tasting; relaxed and educational in the bar
【Comments from the planner】 I’m a professional guide — not a bartender — but I love whisky so much that I ended up creating this tour anyway. I’ve tasted whiskies from all over the world, yet Japanese whisky is still my
1.5h from $36000 - 32
Maiko Dance and Autumn Leaves Illumination at Kitano Tenmangu TW
☆Experience an affordable combination of Maiko dance and authentic Kyoto Kaiseki style dinner. ☆Experience the stunning illumination of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where the world of brocade unfolds. ☆You have the opportunit
3.5h from $19000 - 33
Kyoto: Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe Night Parade Dinner Party
Enjoy the Night Parade Dinner Party at FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER & CAFE, an immersive dining venue in Kyoto’s Umekoji area inspired by Japan’s Thunderbird express train. Created by Sebastian Masuda, the artist behind Jap
2h from $8000 - 34
Suntory Beer Hall Party in Pontocho Kyoto with KTIC Friends
Only available between 8/9-11!!! Drinking cold beers in the hot summer night is a good way to finish your day. In Japan, people have been enjoying beers in a "beer hall" style for decades. Beer Hall usually setup at the
2h - 35
Sake Tasting at Kyoto Fushimi
Discover the art of sake in Kyoto with this small group tour. Visit the historic Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, learn about its elaboration and taste different local styles. Finish in a traditional bar where you will taste
2.5h from $14500 - 36
Hands-On Coffee Ceremony with a Master near Nishiki Market
A hands-on coffee class with a Kyoto coffee master, just for your group. Brew and taste two or more pour-over coffees, paired with Kyoto sweets. Hold your cup next to the master's and learn what made the difference. A sm
1.2h from $9000 - 37
Kiyomizu Walk Tour and Traditional Sake Tasting
What sets this experience apart is the combination of Kyoto’s hidden beauty and a genuine cultural encounter. As a local, I’ll guide you through quiet backstreets and shrines that most visitors miss — places full of hist
1.5h from $10000 - 38
No Kneeling Tea Ceremony at an Authentic Kyoto Bar
Join us for an authentic tea experience at our bar anytime from morning until 5:00 pm. Each time of day brings its own charm: • Morning – Quiet light and fresh energy to begin your Kyoto day mindfully. • Midday – Bright
1h - 39
Experience Kyoto Japan Art Class Adventure
A Japanese calligrapher active in Kyoto will teach you calligraphy in a completely private space very close to the former palace where the emperor lived for about 500 years (1331 – 1869). Please enjoy traditional callig
2h from $18000 - 40
Guided Japanese Tea Tasting with Expert Tea Sommelier in Kyoto
In the heart of Kyoto, a professional tea sommelier guides you through an enlightening tea tasting experience that reveals the nuances of three distinct Japanese teas. This journey begins with an introduction to the art
1h from $8800
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