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Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking Class

4.9 · 84 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kyoto Operated by Anthony Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private cooking class for your party brings you into a Kyoto home to prepare an everyday meal.

Ingredients, the meal, tea or coffee and transport to Kokusaikaikan subway station are included; alcoholic drinks are excluded. 4.89 from 84 reviews at €101 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #4 of 4 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Lunch/DinnerThe page priceDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes Lunch or Dinner€101 for 2+ people
Family Dinner (Cook One Dish)Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Home-cooked family dinner: Seasonal welcome dish, then a multi-course dinner prepared with Naomi and served family-style around our table. Cook one dish together: Make one dish with us, then watch the rest of the meal come together and learn how a Japanese home dinner is prepared.€101 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • All seasonings and ingredients for cooking
  • Transportation to Kokusaikaikan subway station
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • English-speaking instructor
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tip/gratuity

Reviews

4.9
84 ratings
Tripadvisor 67 · Viator 17

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 81 of 84

Star breakdown of all 84 ratings

5 stars
79 · 94%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Just to let you know, our house is a bit out of the city center, in the suburbs. If you arrive at Miyakehachiman train station or bus stop, it is only a few minutes walk to our house.
Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Anthony; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 4€1012h 30m4.89 (84)private
Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour€1104h5.0 (114)shared
Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto€1151h 30m4.97 (2810)shared
Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home€1003h4.98 (88)private

Ranked #4 of 4 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €100 to €115, median €106; typical length 2h 45m. 2 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Cooking Classes

From €101 per adult · Lunch/Dinner