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Kyoto cooking class, sake testing and nishiki

Uncover the secrets of Japan’s world-famous cuisine with an insightful Kyoto food tour. Join a passionate foodie to explore the incredible array of fresh items on sale at Nishiki Market. Then sip sake at a machiya – a traditional wooden Japanese townhouse – before stepping into the kitchen to prepare an authentic Japanese dinner. Walk through the mile-long market, browsing the food stalls for local ingredients and spices. The guide will explain how these items are used in authentic Japanese dishes and help to select some of the freshest ingredients for the day's cooking class. Loaded with local produce, leave the market and head to the cooking class. Enjoy a sake tasting upon arrival at the machiya (traditional wooden townhouse), learning about the process of brewing this traditional alcohol and sampling different varieties. Then it’s time to start cooking. Step into the kitchen and join a local culinary expert for a fun, interactive culinary experience. Learn to make rolled sushi, miso soup and fruit salad using traditional techniques and hear about the dining habits of the Japanese people.