What Our Guests Say

We hebben een erg leuke (privé) kookworkshop gekregen van Satoru en Akiko! Het was tof om te gast te zijn in hun huis en meer te leren over de Japanse keuken. De 2 ramen en gyoza die we hebben gemaakt smaakten geweldig en gaan we thuis zeker vaker maken!

Niels van Dijk

Netherlands

Visit period : May 2026

It was a great experience! We felt so welcome and everything was delicious! Satoru & Akiko guided us through every step with patience and expertise. We recommend this cooking class to everyone who loves cooking and japenese cuisine!

Annelie Brackhahn,

Germany

Visit period : May 2026

Really lovely experience with a delightful couple. Satoru and Akiko welcomed us into their home for a very well organised hands-on class. Fun and we learnt a lot too!

Jon

 England

Visit period : Apr 2026

I had a great experience with Satoru and Akiko. Even though this was a cooking class, it felt like home and it felt like my parents were teaching me. They are polite, humble and patient (as all Japanese are). The sushi making is very authentic and true to home. I felt full after eating and they provided a take home box with ice pack to keep the food fresh. Im forever grateful for this experience and what they taught me. One love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

sicka

 Jamaica

Visit period : Apr 2026

Satoru and Akiko are amazing hosts! The vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class was just amazing. It is very authentic as we were invited in their house for the class. I can highly recommend this class to anyone looking to do some culinary activities in Kyoto! Arigato gozaimashita!

Leroy

 Iceland

Visit period : Apr 2026

so much fun ! They are so so thoughtful and kind ! It was a real pleasure and privilege to experience that cooking class

Audrey

 Canada

Visit period : Apr 2026

Thank you as well for all of the instruction on how to make sushi. We will do this with our friends when we get back!.
A small suggestion…. I think it would be nice to offer a sake drink when your guests are eating the sushi. I think that would add a little more to the experience.
Otherwise, a good experience for Bryce and I.
Arigato.
Laura Schaefer

Laura Schaefer

 USA

Visit period : Apr 2026

After already taking a great sushi cooking class with Satoru and Akiko at Kyoto Green Cuisine, I had the great opportunity to cook with them a second time. Just like the first time, the hospitality was overwhelming. I was warmly picked up directly at the train station. After a short walk to their house, we started with the new dishes: This time, I learned how to make a traditional soba soup from scratch and create delicious vegan sushi. What was especially great was that we also made the mochis for dessert ourselves. To finish, I prepared my own matcha tea, which rounded off the experience perfectly. It was another completely successful day in a very warm and family-like atmosphere. Thank you so much to Satoru and Akiko for another amazing experience! Anyone who wants to cook authentically in Kyoto and experience pure hospitality should definitely visit. Highly recommended!

Rene

 Germany

Visit period : Apr 2026

"My experience with Satoru and Akiko was wonderful. Right from the start, I experienced Akiko's great hospitality when she picked me up at the station. After a short walk, we arrived at their home, where I met her husband, Satoru. While Satoru guided me through the cooking steps in Japanese, Akiko translated everything perfectly and answered all my questions. She was also genuinely interested in my journey through Japan and my interest in sushi. After about 1.5 hours, we had prepared three delicious types of sushi, which we then enjoyed together in a relaxed atmosphere while having a nice chat. At the end, I even received the recipe and a detailed guide. Akiko then walked me back to the station, and I went home feeling very happy and full. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for an authentic sushi experience in Kyoto!"  (Review published on airkitchen)

Rene

 Germany

Visit period : Mar 2026

My wife and I had a fantastic 2 hours learning how to make temaki, maki and sushi - we are complete beginners but the explanations were great and very easy to follow and we got to eat all the sushi at then end. We would both thoroughly recommend this as an experience and our hosts were absolutely delightful. (We only speak English)

we had a brilliant time learning to make sushi and would strongly recommend this activity to anyone. We are both beginners but with the expert help of Satoru and Akiko we made something edible and it even looked ok (ish!) (Review published on airkitchen)

Mark

 United Kingdom

Visit period : Mar 2026

It was so great, thank you again for your time and commitment today! (Review published on airkitchen)

Victoria

Germany

Visit period : Mar 2026

The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!! (Review published on airkitchen)

Mariana

Portugal

Visit period : Mar 2026

Our experience was beyond amazing! The hosts are very nice and helpful and the fact that is it is in their home makes it even more special. Definitely an experience to have! (Review published on airkitchen)

donna
Australia

Visit period : Mar 2026

The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!! (Review published on airkitchen)

Billy Lynch
Ireland

Visit period : Jan 2026 

Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Class

This was a jewel of an experience! Akiko and Satoru are welcoming, great hosts. They have a great knowledge of cooking and are excellent teachers. I think what I appreciated most about this class was understanding what is behind all the flavors that go into great ramen and gyoza. The food tasted home cooked, much better than what I tend to get in restaurants, it was delicious and well-presented. Akiko also took some great photos for me to share with my family. Thank you both for offering this vegan food experience—it's really unique and allows some of us who may have different diets to enjoy the best of Japan's amazing cooking traditions!

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Justin

Vietnam

Visit period : Jan 2026 

The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!! (Review published on airkitchen)

Callum

New Zealand

Visit period : Dce 2025 

The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!! (Review published on airkitchen)

Trevor

USA & Canada

Visit period : Nov 2025 

We had an amazing time getting detailed explanation on all the steps that go into making 3 amazing kinds of Sushi with Saturo & Akiko as very warm and welcoming hosts. Sadly we only had the lesson in the final days of our trip seeing as we would have loved to come back and to the Tempura & other lessons they offered. Cannot recommend this one enough!

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Jan

Netherlands

Visit period : Nov 2025 

The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!! (Review published on airkitchen)

Sophie

Belgium

Visit period : Nov 2025 

One of the most beautiful experience in Kyoto! The couple is wonderful, they clearly explain every step during the cooking class and express interest in your culture! It was an enriching and authentic well spent time! （Listed on airkitchen）

Sara

Italy

Visit period : Oct 2025 

The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!! (Review published on airkitchen)

Jesus

Spain

Visit period: Sep.2025 on airkitchen

This was truly a special and unique experience. We were welcomed into their beautiful and clean home, and taught how to prepare a wonderful meal. It was very well organized with clear instruction and a fun, friendly, relaxed environment. I would definitely recommend to other travelers who would like a special personalized cooking experience.

 (Review published on airkitchen)

Karen_C

USA

Visit period: Sep.2025

We had a wonderful experience and learned a lot Don t hesitate, you love it and it s super close to Arashiyama so you can visit the area before or after

 (Review published on airkitchen)

robin lecomte

France

Visit period: Oct.2025

We had a great experience!! Both a warm and cozy environment at the hosts house, and really, really delicious food… beyond expectation!! Can only super recommend it! Specially if you look for a real not so commercial and not crowded experience in Kyoto! Good to combine it with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Bamboo experience as it is close to it!  (Review published on airkitchen)

Deborah

Belgium

Visit period: Sep.2025

We had a great experience!! Both a warm and cozy environment at the hosts house, and really, really delicious food… beyond expectation!! Can only super recommend it! Specially if you look for a real not so commercial and not crowded experience in Kyoto! Good to combine it with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Bamboo experience as it is close to it!  (Review published on airkitchen)

Paloma

Netherlands

Visit period: Aug.2025

Satoru and Akiko were amazing hosts, made all very cozy and enjoyable… while the food was simply great!!! We recommend it 100%!!  (Review published on airkitchen)

Paloma

Netherlands

Visit period: Aug.2025

Amazing cooking class with hospitable host!

Really enjoyed my cooking class with Satoru and Akiko! They were great with communication before, at pickup and during the class. They were both incredibly patient during the class and really took the time to explain each step in detail. I never felt rushed.
You can tell as you are cooking that they have a lot of experience making these dishes. In my case, sushi and tempura.
I felt that I had a great authentic experience cooking with locals. If I can even go further, it was like cooking with a friend.  (Review published on airkitchen)

Philip.L

USA

Visit period: Aug.2025

素晴らしくて歓迎的な彼らは、すぐにくつろいだ気分にさせてくれます。フレンドリーさを失わずに、素晴らしいプロ意識を持って、料理の手順を最も迅速かつ簡単な方法で理解するのに役立ちます。 Fantastic and welcoming, they make you feel immediately at home and with great professionalism, without lacking in friendliness, they help you understand in the quickest and simplest way the procedure of the possible dish 

 (Review published on airkitchen)

Samuele

Italy

Visit period: Aug.2025

体験名/Kyoto Sushi Trio: Wagyu Rolls, Nigiri & Temaki
Satoru and Akiko are great hosts. They made us feel very welcomed. They teach well and adapted the recipes to make sure we could cook the same at home. This was a first time for us cooking sushis and we loTved this experience! We had a great time and would recommend to anyone wanting to cook sushis. Thank you Satoru and Akiko for your warmth and kindness.  (Review published on airkitchen)

Thibault

France

Visit period: June.2025

Authentic and Welcoming - A highlight!

This was the highlight of my most recent trip to Kyoto, as it was such a unique experience.

Welcomed into the home of a Tempura chef and his wife Satoru for a one on one cooking experience was just brilliant! Their hospitality was first class.

Step by step instructions with hands on experience we made (from scratch), a variety of delicious tempura vegetables (and a bonus treat of tempura Brie!), Miso soup and Onigiri.

Every mouthful was just so tasty and fresh.

Thank you so much to this wonderful couple for opening their home and sharing their knowledge on some traditional Japanese cooking.  (Review published on airkitchen)

Lesley R

Newzealand

Visit Period：Mar. 2025

This was a really great cooking class.

We made tempura.

I'm not much of a cook buy like this it was a lot of fun.

I will cherish this memory.

The class was given by a tempura chef

The creation was very tasty as well! （Listed on TripAdvisor）

Axel Papma

Netherlands

Visit Period：Feb. 2025

Excellente expérience, très agréable et instructive.Couple accueillant, compétent très professionnel et attentif, 3 plats préparés et dégustés, bon timing, le déroulement est bien pensé et super organisé, c'était très bien. L'atelier se derole dans leur maison.

Ce serait bien de donner plus d'informations dans votre description sur le déroulement de cet atelier, ce serait plus attractif, car ce moment privilégié mérite d'être connu et partagé.

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francoise mornex

France

Visit Period：Dec. 2024

Un moment tout à fait exceptionnel, une adresse secrète qu'il faut cependant partager.
Accueil chaleureux, vous cuisinerez dans la maison de vos hôtes, une occasion unique de découvrir une jolie maison japonaise et un couple charmant, bienveillant, délicat et attentionné. Lui est chef dans un restaurant de tempura, il sait de quoi il parle!! Son épouse est délicate, attentive, excellent anglais et beaucoup de savoir-faire.
Ils ont tout préparé, avec les noms des produits, ils sont très pros et pensent à tout. Tout est fait pour se sentir à l'aise et heureux d'être là.
Avec du materiel de professionnels, fabrication de tempura de légumes, légère et croustillante, tempura de camembert, crevettes, préparation d'une soupe miso délicieuse, cuisson du riz gluant pour fabriquer des onigiris tendres et parfumés.
On repart avec les recettes soigneusement préparées d'avance, un petit cadeau car c'est Noël, et la sensation de quitter trot tôt deux nouveaux amis.
Je recommande très chaleureusement, j'ai hâte de revenir. Merci🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍😊😊🎅🏻

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francoise mornex

France

Visit Period：Dec. 2024

I visited Kyoto Green Cuisine to learn about making tempura. They speak English and provide a written recipe, so you can focus on the fun of making everything. My favorite part of the experience was plating everything, 12 different things, and - of course- eating it all.（Listed on Google map)

TheMissybon

USA

Visit Period：Nov. 2024

It was nice to learn the basic but important way of cooking rice, miso soup and tempura. I

could asked the details and everything was fine.（Listed on Viator）

Yen Hoa Nguyen

Germany

Visit Period：Oct. 2024

Lovely Japanese couple and amazing cooking experience! Satoru san and Akiko san are both so friendly and welcoming. They taught me so much about cooking rice, tempura and miso soup! They prepare so well in advance- the ingredients, the flow, the utensils, so that you can cook everything within a limited time. Of course the best part was just chatting with them and learning about Japanese culture, food, and people. Loved this experience!! Would highly recommend anyone looking for a local cooking experience in Kyoto near Arashiyama.（Listed on TripAdvisor）

Jia Qian Ti　

Visit Period：Sep. 2024