Cooking Experience with Visit to a Local Gourmet Grocery Kyoto

People who enjoy fresh food traditionally prepared in Japanese style need to schedule a trip to Kyoto. The city is known as the culinary capital of Japan. Visit Kyoto, and you will understand how it acquired the nickname. The Maikoya Kyoto offers unique traditional Japanese activities and events at the cultural center. The events associated with food are extremely popular. You can join a class to visit a local gourmet grocery. An experienced cook will accompany your group and guide you through an Kyoto grocery shopping experience. The instructor will explain Japanese customs and culture related to selecting groceries, and what foods are best served together. You will also have the chance to purchase items for yourself. The gourmet grocery experience is available through Maikoya Kyoto. Plan your visit to the cultural center today.

Go grocery shopping in Kyoto with an expert cook.
Learn the history of Japanese cooking.
Discover techniques used in traditional cooking.
Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience.

Cooking Experience after Visit to a Local Gourmet Grocery

After your unique shopping experience in a gourmet grocery, you will return to Maikoya Kyoto. The cooking class will be taught in a traditional Japanese kitchen by an experienced cook. You will discover the history behind the foods purchased and the meals that they would make. Also, the instructors will discuss techniques and tips when making traditional dishes. The teacher will demonstrate the proper use of Japanese cookware and utensils. You will also discover the properties of sauces and spices used in Japanese cooking. The instructor will explain how to cook each course. You will sample the dishes cooked, and learn how to make them when at home. There are many opportunities to experience authentic Japanese activities at the Maikoya Kyoto. Visit the cultural center to discover the real Japan.

Shop for food in a Japanese gourmet grocery.
A professional cook will accompany your group.
Learn what foods make up traditional dishes.
Discover the basics of Japanese cooking.

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Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya Kyoto

Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is a leading cultural experience provider in Japan and the only tea ceremony experience that has received TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2022.

Maikoya Kyoto is found in a historic machiya townhouse in the heart of Kyoto, where the rich culture of Japan is most concentrated.

Learning about the traditions and practices of the country through our immersive cultural workshops and activities will surely give you a new perspective about the intricacies of the history and society in Japan.

Join us at Maikoya Kyoto as we guide you through Japan's traditional arts and history! Our friendly staff and hosts are fluent in English and Japanese and will make sure you have the best experiences and opportunities.