Why choose this Kyoto tour ?
Explore a bustling, local supermarket that sells everything you need to cook a traditional Japanese meal. Your host Rita will teach you about the local products on offer, from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to Japanese ingredients and spices. After exploring the supermarket together you will walk to a tofu shop, where you will have your cooking lesson. Rita will talk you through the process of how tofu is made from soy beans and describe the variety of products that can be made from it (please note that you will not see the process of making tofu, because the manufacturing starts early in the morning).
During 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.
Make the most of your Kyoto adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 – vegetarian option is available.
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note: This is a visit to a supermarket where locals shop everyday, not a typical open market!
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Market tour, cooking and lunch
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Private Market Visit, Tofu Intro & Cooking Class in Kyoto Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour of a local supermarket
- Local beer (1-2 glasses)
- Private tofu tour, cooking lesson and meal with your host Rita
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Traveling Spoon.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Rita Taniguchi at the North Exit of Kitaoji Station on the Karasuma subway line.
Phone: +81 90 1672 5525
Email: smilerita@icloud.com
You will walk a few minutes from the station to the local supermarket for your tour after which you will walk together to the tofu shop where she hosts your cooking class.
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We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
