Japanese Bento cooking class in Kyoto
Join our hands-on cooking class in Kyoto and learn how to make a Japanese-style bento box! You’ll prepare sushi rolls, tempura, tofu salad, and a Japanese rolled omelette with the guidance of your instructor.
| EVRYDAY 9:00-/ 13:00-/ 17:00~ （2.5 hours）@kyoto guest house31 / 1person ¥9,000 Message Rie on WhatsApp or Messenger to book your date. |
Learn to fry crispy tempura, make authentic dashi (soup stock), and use a kitchen knife like a Japanese chef.
After you finish cooking, enjoy your handmade meal together with fellow participants in a friendly, social setting.
After cooking together, everyone enjoys the meal together. This class is perfect for travelers who want to experience Japanese food culture beyond restaurants.
2. Indie Kyoto Live House Tour
Explore Kyoto’s underground music scene through a live house tour.
Do you have interests for Kyoto’s underground music or art scene?
Live houses are small music venues where indie bands and artists perform.
You will visit authentic local venues and experience Kyoto’s alternative culture.
| ONLY EVERY FRIDAY / SATRDAY 6PM around : Guide 1person ¥5,000 (Ticket fee is not included. Guests pay the ticket directly at the venue) Message Rie on WhatsApp or Messenger to book your date. |
3. Kyoto Standing Bar Night Tour
Kyoto Standing Bar Night Tour | Explore Authentic Japanese Izakaya Culture
Explore Authentic Japanese Izakaya Culture
Discover Kyoto’s vibrant nightlife through a standing bar (Tachinomi) tour loved by locals. Standing bars are small casual places where people gather after work to enjoy drinks and quick dishes. They are one of the most authentic ways to experience Japanese nightlife.
During this tour, we visit several hidden bars where locals drink, talk, and relax.
It’s a fun social experience perfect for meeting people and enjoying Kyoto like a local.
| ONLY MON & WED &SUN / 6PM around : Guide 1person ¥5,000 (Oder food or drink is not included. Guests pay the ticket directly at the venue) Message Rie on WhatsApp or Messenger to book your date. |
4. Kyoto Public Bath Cultural Experience (Woman only)
Kyoto Standing Bar Night Tour
Discover Japanese bath culture by visiting a traditional Sento (public bath).
This experience includes:
• Introduction to bath etiquette
• Local sento visit
• Cultural explanation
A unique way to understand everyday Japanese life.
| EVERYDAY / 22PM : Guide 1person ¥3,000 (Ticket fee is not included. Guests pay the ticket directly at the venue) |
5.PerformanceTraditional Experience
Traditional Tamasudare Experience in Kyoto | Japanese Street Performance Culture
PerformanceTraditional Tamasudare
Experience the traditional Japanese street performance Tamasudare, a unique folk art using bamboo sticks.
This interactive workshop introduces the history and techniques of this entertaining performance art.
Participants can try performing the movements themselves and learn about Japan’s traditional entertainment culture.
About the Tamasudare🎋
Tamasudare is a traditional Japanese bamboo performance tool.
It is made from many thin bamboo sticks connected with strings.A typical tamasudare is about 30–40 cm wide and 40–50 cm long, making it light and easy to handle!
| ONLY TUESDAY & FRIDAY / Guide 1person ¥7,000 (Message Rie on WhatsApp or Messenger to book your date) |
6. Acupuncture & Body Massage Experience
Feeling tired after exploring Kyoto? Try traditional moxibustion🍀
Acupuncture & Body Massage Experience
About Eastern Medicine Acupuncture and moxibustion are part of traditional Eastern medicine.
Eastern medicine developed in East Asia many centuries ago and focuses on maintaining balance in the body and mind.
Rather than only treating illness, it aims to support the body’s natural ability to heal itself!
Relax with a traditional Japanese acupuncture and body massage treatment.
This wellness experience combines traditional Eastern medicine with modern relaxation techniques.
Perfect for travelers who want to recover from travel fatigue and experience Japanese healing culture🍵🍃
| EVERY DAY / Guide 1person ¥15,000 (Message Rie on WhatsApp or Messenger to book your date and time) |
7. Hidden Local Home Aesthetic Experience in Kyoto
Experience a Local Home Salon in Kyoto near SAIIN station ✧˚.🎀 ⋆
Hidden Local Home Aesthetic Experience in Kyoto
Experience a truly local side of Kyoto through a hidden home aesthetic salon loved by residents.
This unique experience invites you into a private beauty salon operated inside a traditional Japanese home. Unlike large commercial spas, this space offers a warm and personal atmosphere where you can relax and experience authentic Japanese beauty care.
Professional therapists provide treatments such as facial care, relaxation massage, and skin therapy using techniques popular among locals.
Perfect for travelers looking for authentic, relaxing, and off-the-beaten-path experiences in Kyoto.
| EVERY DAY / Guide 1person ¥15,000 (Message Rie on WhatsApp or Messenger to book your date and time) |
