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Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$71.74
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

You can have an Kyoto specific culinary experience in this class.
Japan has a long history of vegan cuisine which developed at Buddhist temples. Since killing animals is strictly prohibited in Buddhism, so all the dishes generally don’t contain any animal products such as meat and fish. It's very healthy and well-balanced cuisine featuring seasonal vegetables, soybeans(tofu), grains, seaweed or many fermented foods.

We make a variety of dishes inspired by classic Buddhist cooking with modern twists. These delicious dishes make the most of the original taste of local ingredients. It's not difficult to cook at all but you will find the delicacy of Japanese cuisine in every detail of the dish. I'm sure you can enjoy Japanese authentic cooking which you are not be able to taste in the restaurant.

Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Ingredients, Drink (water or tea), Apron, All the equipment, Utility charges, Facility fee, Recipes
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
The intersection of Shirakawa street and Kitaoji street
Return details
The intersection of Shirakawa street and Kitaoji street

In Japan we have a traditional Buddhist cooking called Shojin-ryori, which is made without animal products. I will provide the participants knowledge of Shojin-ryori and introduce unique local ingredients and products at first. Then put on the aprons and learn how to make a variety of dishes through our hands-on cooking. In the end you can enjoy beautiful and flavorful plate lunch(dinner).

We'll cook 7 dishes like as Simmered seasonal vegetables, Dried strips of daikon salad, Kinpira of lotus(braised thinly sliced lotus), Nasu dengaku(miso-grazed eggplant), Shiraae(mushed tofu salad), Spicy teriyaki balls, Fake fried chicken using wheat gluten and 2 rice balls.
※We can accept gluten-free, please let us know.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $71.74
    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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