Bento Box Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

It’s hard to get more traditional than the Japanese bento box. In a way, it’s the perfect meal: it might include an egg roll, rice, pickled vegetables, breaded chicken and even nourishing miso soup, each in its own section of the bento box. The word is derived from an old Japanese word for convenience, and convenient this boxed meal certainly is. In this 3-hour cooking class in the center of Kyoto, learn the art of cooking up a bento box meal. Master chefs demonstrate and then turn the kitchen over to you. In the end, eat what you cook.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

A maximum of 8 people per booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Lunch

All ingredients for cooking

Apron

English-speaking cooking instructor

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Morning Bento Class is a great way to learn about typical Japanese dishes such as sushi, tempura and miso soup. In addition, you will learn the cultural background of the well-known Japanese 'Bento'. During the 2.5-3 hour class, we will demonstrate and explain the tricks to making these beautiful dishes and then you will give it a try. After you finish cooking, you will enjoy the bento lunch you just made!

Sample Menu

starter

Gomaae Sesame Salad

starter

Miso soup

main

Teriyaki Chicken

main

Tempura

main

Sushi roll

Options

Bento Box Cooking Class

Reviews

4.97

159 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

157

It was great fun. Got to...
Milena T,
Mar 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was great fun. Got to prepare a variety of dishes and learn more about japanese cuisine. Everything was very tasty.
Whole family enjoyed this!
Kellie H,
Dec 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Lovely staff, great experience to learn more about traditional Japanese cooking. Made our own lunch which was a lot more than we could eat.
Fun, informative, and delicious!
Wendi O,
Dec 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Fun, informative, and delicious! Went with my teenage daughter and we both loved the class. The instructors are fantastic. A high point of our trip to Japan.
Excellence on a plate (in a box!)
Matthew J,
Nov 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great activity well run and enjoyable. I booked this mainly for my partner but ended up enjoying it as much.
Great experience
Moira A,
Oct 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We loved our bento box cooking class. The chefs were friendly and helpful and we picked up som great tips for making it again at home. The food we made was delicious!