All Reviews for Cooking Classes

We participated as a couple. When I first heard the overview, I didn't think we could do it, but thanks to the careful instruction, we managed to get through it.

夫婦で参加しました。
最初概要を聞いた時にはとても出来るとは思えませんでしたが、丁寧に教えて頂いたので何とか出来ました。

I participated in a course to experience four types of wagashi (Japanese sweets). Before making them, they explained what kind of wagashi we would create, the meanings of each name, and the ingredients, which was very educational. The experience was taught very carefully, so even the more difficult creations were enjoyable to make. Since it is a high-end wagashi shop, the taste of the finished products was exceptional. I had a great time.

４種の和菓子体験コースに参加しました。作る前にどんな和菓子を作り、和菓子のそれぞれの名前の意味や、材料について説明してくださり、勉強になりました。体験内容はとても丁寧に教えてくださるので、難しい作成も楽しくできてよかったです。高級な和菓子店ということもあり、出来上がりの味は格別でした。とてもたのしかったです。

I had a valuable experience and it was fun! I thought it was a great deal to be able to create three works with guidance from a professional! However, I found it frustrating that the instructor kept changing what they were saying.

貴重な経験ができて楽しかったです！プロに指導してもらえて、3作品も作れるのはお得かなと思いました！ただ、付いてくれた先生が言っていることがコロコロ変わるのが不快でした。

I had a great experience making beautiful sweets. Even though I was the only person in the group who didn't speak Japanese people helped me and the instructor came over to help too.

It was really fun learning to make soba and unexpected that the chef translated the some instructions to English (I was expecting to just learn from context clues based on the description).

I would definitely go back to try making soba again (my noodles were on the short side... :/ ).

Great fun learning how to make the specialized noodles.

We participated as a group of four and were assigned one table, allowing us to enjoy the experience without worrying about others. Many participants were in pairs, sitting across from each other at long tables. The instructor showed us how to make each of the four types of wagashi by creating samples, which made it fun even though we were inexperienced. The professional creations were impressive in both shape and color! At the end, we got to enjoy one piece with matcha, leaving us satisfied from both eating and making. It's interesting how, despite using the same ingredients and methods, everyone's creations turned out differently.

大人4人で参加しましたが、１つのテーブルを割り当ててもらい、気を遣うことなく体験出来ました。ほかは2人で参加された方が多く、長机に向かい合わせで座っていました。4種類の和菓子を一つ一つ見本を作りながら見せてくれるので、慣れないながらも作れて楽しかったです。プロが作ったものはさすがの形と色合い！最後は抹茶と一緒に1つをいただけるので、食べて満足、作って満足でした。同じ材料、作り方なのに人それぞれ違いが出て面白いです。

At first, I thought there was no way I could make four in just one hour! However, with the easy-to-understand guidance from the craftsman, I got into the flow and successfully shaped all four. Even though there are various types and methods for making wagashi, I learned a lot. I ended up with wonderful memories and souvenirs!

初めは１時間で４つも！？絶対無理！と思っていましたが、職人さんの分かりやすいご指導で、流れにのって、きちんと４つ形になりました。
ひとくちに和菓子と言っても、種類も作り方もいろいろで、とても勉強になりました。
素敵な思い出とおみやげが出来ました！

Had so much fun in making traditional soba!

Sensei could speak English and was very helpful.

We understood very little but it didn't really matter. It was neat to see some of the traditional sweets making tools and make our own sweets. I do feel it ended a little abruptly, but I'm glad we went.

We had such an amazing time! The class was very therapeutic and even though we didn't speak Japanese, the instructor made it easy to follow. We were all able to make beautiful sweets and we shared a lot of laughs and smiles in the process. Note that the sweets are all filled with red bean, so if you're not a fan have someone in mind to give them to. They don't last very long though, so keep that in mind as well! If you don't speak Japanese I'd highly suggest going with friends since you'll be able to communicate with someone and figure the steps out together. This class definitely enhanced my trip to Japan and I highly recommend it!!

I think why we enjoyed it so much is because of the teacher. He explained everything so clearly and concisely. If we were doing something wrong he explained how to do it right. Our son looked more like udon but hey it was our first time. You need to speak Japanese for this one to get the full experience. We did four "cultural experience" classes this time and this was my favorite.

I wanted to experience something different in Kyoto, where I've been several times, so I signed up for this activity. There were just two participants, my mother and me, but the craftsman taught us carefully and in an interesting way, which made for a satisfying experience and a great memory. We took home what we made and it was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. My mother was also pleased.

何度かきている京都での変わった過ごし方をしたくて申し込んだ。参加者は、私と母の2人きりだったが、職人さんが丁寧に、面白く教えてくれたので、満足感が高く、良い思い出になった。作ったものを持ち帰って食べたが、甘さ控え目で美味しかった。母も喜んでくれた。

I participated with my middle school daughter. There were many participants, but the instructions were thorough and easy to understand. She is saying she wants to go again in the fall! 😊

中学生の娘と２人で参加しました。参加者が多かったけれど、作り方も丁寧で分かりやすかったです。
また秋にも行きたいなと言っています(^^)

As english only speakers, the instructor was able to speak english to help us understand the process. The experience was very hands on from grinding the buckwheat into flour to making,rolling and cutting the dough. The instructor was very helpful. Understanding that his english was not as good as his Japanese (as the Japanese couple had a much longer explanation), we felt that he was very informative and gave us the information that was both interesting, informative with a good sense of humor that made the experience very fun.

While in Kyoto we attended this cookery class at the WAK building. Myself and my partner were fortunate enough to have the class to ourselves, and our teacher Mieko was friendly, patient and attentive as she explained the recipes. She also gave us an insight into traditional domestic architecture and the history of Japanese food, past and present. The food was delicious. We are both vegan and Mieko adjusted the class accordingly to suit our dietary requirements. It was a highlight of our holiday in Japan and we would highly recommend.

Overall, everyone at the shop is very kind. There was no pressure to buy any of the shop's products, just a focus on making traditional Japanese sweets. However, since there was only one craftsman teaching, when there are many participants, the first group to receive instruction has to wait until the last group finishes... which creates a time lag. I thought it would be nice if they could increase the number of instructors during those times.

何しろ、お店の方全てが、とても親切です。和菓子作りだけで、お店の商品の押し売りなど一切ありませんでした。唯、教えて下さる職人さんが一人だったので、体験者の人数が多い時は最初に教えて貰ったグループは最後に教えて貰うグループが終わるまで待たなければならない・・・という、タイムラグがあります。そういう時は、教えて下さる方の人数を増やして頂けるといいな～と思いました。

I made five types of wagashi in about an hour. With thorough preparation and careful guidance, I think I was able to make them beautifully in my own way. It seems that the theme changes every two months, so I would like to find an opportunity to participate again.

1時間ほどで5種類の和菓子を作りました。
しっかりした準備と丁寧な指導で自分なりに綺麗に作れたと思います。
2か月ごとにテーマが変わるようですので、機会を見つけてまた参加したいです。

The Japanese sweets making is a fun experience. We get to experience how the Japanese make this traditional sweets. It's fun to shape the sweets by ourselves. We get to make 3 type of sweets. The tools used are simple and the outcome of it is amazing. It's a nice experience to be able to make and eat the sweets made by ourselves.

The chef was really fun, and his instructions are clear even if he spoke in Japanese. You don't need to know Japanese because his action will still make sense.

We loved the wagashi class, it was very fun to get yo make different types of sweets and the chef was funny and very friendly, we had english papers explaining everything! It was a lovely experience, no matter if you go as a couple, friends or family! We recommend this to anyone who want to have a fun experience and learn something new!

As most of the good things we did, my wife found this soba workshop and I booked it for the two of us. It is in Gion, right off the Kiyomizudera temple. It was a wonderful experience. 4 couples attended the workshop, 2 of them were Japanese. We started with grinding real soba with a grindstones, then the chef patiently demonstrated and helped us to make the soba noodles. It was very interesting and enjoyable and each couple had its own tools. I can't even explain what a refreshing change it was from the regular sightseeing. Finally the soba we've made was taken for cooking, and eventually we all got to sit and dine in the house, eating the soba noodles we made, grinding real wasabi roots - a wonderful meal we well.

It was a great experience. I followed the workshop with my mother, and there was also one other Japanese couple.
Although the explanation of the workshop itself was in Japanese, the sensei explained everything by hand. We got a piece of paper on which we had the information of the sweets in English (so that we could understand what we were going to make). We made 2 sugary flat sweets and afterwards, we made 3 different Japanese sweets: sakura, autumn leaf and one other (see pictures). When the sweets were made, we got a macha tea so that we could eat the last Japanese sweet we've made. I would definitely recommend this workshop, even if you don't understand Japanese.

I went with my mom and we had lots of fun. Instructions are in Japanese but hands on demonstaration makes everything very clear. Loved it!

I applied for a wagashi (Japanese sweets) experience for my niece and nephew who came from abroad. Although the explanations were in Japanese, there was also an English brochure available, and thanks to the staff frequently checking in, we were able to complete the experience with a full understanding of the entire process. Thank you for your support.

海外から来た姪、甥に和菓子体験をさせたくて申し込みました。
日本語での説明ですが、英語のパンフレットも用意されており、またこまめに見廻りに来てくれたおかげで全過程を理解した上で体験を終えることができました。
お世話になりありがとうございました。

I was not sure about this activity, but with the instructor's kind assistance, I could complete the all three kinds of sweets. The instruction was given in Japanese with some simple English, but her demonstration was enough. Thank you!

The sample made by the instructor looked so pretty and I wasn't sure whether I could make something similar, but I could complete all three kinds of sweet with surprising perfections! I am sure the gentle and kind instruction did some magic!

I booked this activity just to entertain my foreign friends, but I ended up enjoying it very much myself. The instructor was very cheerful and kind. Also it is nice to have a little souvenir to take home.

At the end of my solo trip to Kyoto, I wanted to try making wagashi (Japanese sweets) and participated in a class. It was located near Sanjusangendo, right in front of Toyokuni Shrine.

Although I am quite clumsy, the instructors were very kind and taught us with care, and I was truly moved that I could make wagashi by myself. Everything was prepared, including aprons and takeaway boxes, so you can really go hands-free. I was able to enjoy it without worrying about participating alone.

京都一人旅の最後に和菓子作りがしたく、参加させていただきました。三十三間堂の近くで豊国神社の前にありました。

不器用な私でしたが、丁寧に教えていただけますし、自分で和菓子が作れたことに感動しました。エプロン、持ち帰り用の箱等全て準備してあり、本当に手ぶらで行けます。一人参加でも気にすることなく楽しめました。

I applied because my mother said she wanted to make a dish. It was really interesting. I want to experience it in a different season as well.

母がお生を作りたいと言うので申し込みましたが、
凄く面白いです。また違う季節に体験したいです。