Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home provided by Traveling Spoon
Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home
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2 adults
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- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
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- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Updated 07/02/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 07/02/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Overview
Important Information
Departure Point
Kyoto, Japan
Duration
3h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
- Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Emika
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Nice experience, Emika was a nice host; the sushi were good and thanks to her we now know how to make them. The location is a bit difficult to find and a little “impersonal”
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Date of experience: December 2019
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We spent about 3 hours at the home of our host and teacher, Emika, preparing several Japanese dishes. Emika was charming, knowledgable and welcoming! She had shopped and prepared thoughtfully in advance so that we could focus on learning techniques and enjoying the delicious…
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Date of experience: October 2019
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We had a enjoyable 2+ hours session in Emika’s own kitchen making lots of sushi, miso soup and 2 vegetables side dishes. Simple and easy to follow as emika’s English is quite good. Ended with a matcha tea ceremony. Location is not easy to find but worth the trip, especially at…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Laura_uit_Eindhoven wrote a review Aug 2019
Eindhoven, The Netherlands12 contributions2 helpful votesHighly recommended! The overall experience was great, Emika is a great chef and can tell you all about Japanase food ánd culture. We made sushi as well as side dishes, I had a beer and my boyfriend sake and at the end of our lovely evening Emika taught us all about Japanese tea…
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Wonderful authentic experience. My husband and I visited Japan for the first time and wanted an authentic experience and to meet as many locals as possible. Emika greeted us in her lovely home and we had a good chat - we took the opportunity to ask her many questions about the…
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Date of experience: November 2018
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By: Traveling Spoon
olivehair
00Unique and amazing experience
Purchased this experience as a Valentine’s Day gift for my fiancé. We both had such a wonderful time learning to co…
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COAdventureTraveler
00Fantastic
A really fun morning of touring local markets followed by a relaxed experience cooking traditional Japanese cuisine…
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Supremefuture
00Awesome cooking experience with great people
Really great traditional Japanese cooking class with some of the nicest people you will ever meet, thank you again …
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NJDaniel
00Wonderful and easy intro to Japanese Food
Had a few hiccups on meeting point at the start, Kanae accomodated this and was a very generous and lovely host. …
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thndnh
00Excellent Experience!
Kanae was a fantastic host. We learned a lot about local Japanese cuisine and had a lot of fun cooking with her. Wo…
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ivandhernandez
00Excellent Experience
This was a great cooking class. The class is in a very private setting, so you get to ask a lot of questions and ga…
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seandds
00Great Company and Amazing Food!
Kanae was a terrific host and we felt instantly welcomed into her home. The day started with a fun and informative …
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crossroadstraveller
00Cooking a full Japanese meal in a traditional house in Kyoto with the very nice family of Mrs. Michiyo Kobori
First, Mrs. Michiyo Kobori answered our emails in no time. Then, very kindly, she offered to pick us up at the trai…
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Leonard K
00Great Cooking and Cultural Experience with Kanea
Kanea was a excellent hostess. She took us on a tour of the Nijo Market and then back to home. There she shared r…
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Sandy K
00Cooking with kanae
Fun and informative. Japanese family home style dinner. She showed us how to make it in a simple way.
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Laurie C
00Wonderful Cooking Lesson and Lunch
My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to book a cooking lesson and lunch through Travelling Spoon with Michiyo Kobo…
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444PaulV
00A really nice experience
Four of us enjoyed this experience. Our host was very attentive and we worked through a whole range of dishes - co…
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dimitris_a01
00A memorable experience
We booked this experience as part of our holiday to Japan. We wanted to experience local cuisine and culture. We ha…
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canadianvisitor2015
00Michiyo generously shares home cooking secrets at wonderful lunch
My friend and I had the privilege of learning from Michiyo in her own kitchen in Kyoto. We learned to make Miso So…
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anthony-k-szeto1987
00Fantastic experience in Kyoto with a lovely local and her husband.
While planning for my trip to Japan I wanted to try a new experience and was provided with an incredible opportunit…
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- Duration: 3h
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- Languages Offered: English, Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home
How much is Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home?
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Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. Discover and book Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home on Tripadvisor
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