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Kyoto Summer UMAMI Masterclass Dashi and Japanese Food

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$48.57
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Refresh your senses this summer in a calm and personal small-group setting
Learn the Japanese umami with hands-on guidance from a specialist
Compare different types of dashi and understand how delicate flavor is built
Try shaving dried bonito flakes! A rare hands-on experience in Japanese culture
Make onigiri and miso soup using simple techniques you can recreate anywhere
Umami 75 min
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

  • All ingredients and tools
  • Simple home-style meal
  • Guided umami experience by a specialist
  • Dashi tasting & comparison
  • Hands-on bonito shaving experience
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal purchases at the craft shop
  • Public transportation

Meeting point
Kyoto City Bus #203, 59 201, 5-minute walk from Imadegawa Jofukuji. 19-minute walk from Exit 4 of Imadegawa Station (Subway Karasuma Line). Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
Return details
Kyoto City Bus #203, 59 201, 5-minute walk from Imadegawa Jofukuji. 19-minute walk from Exit 4 of Imadegawa Station (Subway Karasuma Line). Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.

✴︎ Summer Special: 15% OFF! (June 13 – July 13) ✴︎

Looking for the ultimate hands-on food adventure in Japan? This interactive cooking workshop is perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers ready to master the famous fifth art of "Umami".
Discover how to recreate Japanese comfort food easily in your own kitchen!

The experience begins with a introduction to dashi, the essential broth behind Japanese cuisine. Guests of all ages will love testing their senses by tasting and comparing premium kelp and bonito broths.

Next, get ready for the favorite activity for children and adults alike: shaving dried bonito flakes using traditional tools! Then, get creative and customize their own onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and miso soup. Enjoy the hands-on process of shaping and flavoring their own delicious rice balls!

This small-group workshop offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can laugh, learn, and connect. Dietary accommodations, including vegetarian, halal-friendly, and kid-approved menu options, are fully available.
Join us for a memorable cultural highlight of your Kyoto trip!

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kyoto Summer UMAMI Masterclass Dashi and Japanese Food

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $48.57
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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