About This Tour
Explore the local neighborhood street market (Demachiyanagi Shoutengai) with your host Aki and discover everything from basic Japanese ingredients to high-quality, regional produce. You'll walk through the market together and pick out a few vegetables and ingredients that you will later use in your cooking class. Back home, you will join Aki for a hands-on cooking experience in her beautiful kitchen and learn to make authentic dishes from scratch! Aki will provide you with recipes in English and guide you through the cooking process as she tells you all you'd like to know about Japanese food and culture. Your home-style meal may include dishes such as the traditional Chikuzenni (a main of braised chicken and vegetables that originated from Kyushu), seasonal vegetable sides such as marinated spinach with sesame or burdock root, and miso soup. The cooking portion of your experience should last about an hour before you sit down to enjoy the meal.
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Meeting Point
For your market tour, meet Aki at a mochi store named 'Demachi Futaba' near Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan line. Here is a Google Maps link to the mochi store: https://goo.gl/maps/PJs1Bzyz7fN2
Special Instructions
Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Aki at +81 90 3679 7485, or by email at miitukhouse@gmail.com Meeting Instructions: For your market tour, meet Aki at a mochi store named 'Demachi Futaba' near Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan line. Here is a Google Maps link to the mochi store: https://goo.gl/maps/PJs1Bzyz7fN2 After your tour, you will go to your host's home located at 1-21 Shimogamo Matsunokichō for your cooking class. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Private Kyoto Market Tour and Authentic Cooking Class with Aki
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by Traveling Spoon, a local food & drink provider in Kyoto.
What's included?
This tour includes Private market tour and cooking class with your host Aki, Non-alcoholic beverages, and Homecooked Japanese meal. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 4 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
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What should I bring?
Come with an appetite and comfortable walking shoes. All food and beverages are included.
What to expect on this tour?
This food & drink experience lasts approximately 4 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Private market tour and cooking class with your host Aki and more.
What's the best time to do this tour?
This culinary experience is typically best enjoyed during meal times, allowing you to fully appreciate the local food culture.
Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated depending on the tour. Please inform the operator of any dietary requirements when booking so they can make appropriate arrangements.
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