Classroom Location: Nearest station: a 10-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station / Subway Sanjo Station. As the class is held at my home, after your reservation is confirmed, I can either meet you at Aeon Higashiyama-Nijo or send you the address of the class location, depending on your preference. If you are interested, I can also accompany you to Aeon and introduce you to Japanese ingredients and seasonings that local people use in their daily cooking.【Access & Nearby Attractions】Conveniently located for sightseeing.Heian Shrine, Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace are all within a 15–20 minute walk.Enjoy an authentic Japanese cooking experience while exploring Kyoto's famous cultural sites.【Class Information】※Sorry, we do not accept reservations from men traveling alone.Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes【Menu】• Dashi (Japanese soup stock)• Dashi-maki Tamago (Japanese rolled omelet)• Chicken Teriyaki• Simmered Seasonal Vegetables• Miso Soup【What You Will Experience】• Make traditional dashi using bonito flakes (katsuobushi) and kombu (kelp)• Cook dashi-maki tamago using freshly made dashi• Prepare seasonal simmered vegetables• Make chicken teriyaki with traditional flavors• Prepare miso soup from scratch• Learn Japanese plating and cooking techniques【Philosophy & Experience】Our class follows the philosophy of Katsuo Doi, one of Japan's most respected home-cooking experts, focusing on deliciousness, simplicity, and health.This is not restaurant-style cooking. We teach the dishes that Japanese families enjoy every day—warm, nourishing meals that bring people together.You will begin with the foundation of Japanese cuisine by making dashi from katsuobushi and kombu. Using this freshly made dashi, you will prepare dishes such as dashi-maki tamago, simmered vegetables, and miso soup.Japanese cuisine reflects the beauty of the four seasons. Ingredients change throughout the year, bringing different flavors, colors, and nutritional benefits. You will learn how to prepare ingredients in ways that bring out their natural deliciousness.More than just a cooking class, this is an opportunity to experience Japanese culture and everyday life through food. Sharing a meal with a local cooking teacher offers an experience that cannot be found in restaurants or guidebooks.Even if you are new to cooking, you will be guided step by step, so everyone can enjoy preparing delicious Japanese dishes with confidence.We hope that your time in Kyoto becomes more than sightseeing. Through this class, you will take home the flavors, techniques, and spirit of Japanese home cooking—memories that you can cherish and share long after your journey ends.
