Get a hands-on and tasty introduction to Japanese home-style cooking in this small-group class, where you’ll learn how to prepare some of Japan’s most loved dishes. For those who want to elevate the experience, an optional beer and sake tasting is also available. The experience begins in the morning in central Kyoto, where you’ll meet your instructor before heading to a cozy cooking studio. You’ll start by making miso soup, learning how small adjustments in technique and seasoning can completely change the final flavor. Next, you’ll cook takoyaki—crispy, golden balls made from wheat flour batter and filled with octopus—followed by okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake made with egg, flour, cabbage, pork, and bonito flakes. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together with the group. You can choose to pair your meal with sake and beer, or simply relax and savor the food at your own pace. To finish the experience, you’ll enjoy a traditional sweet mochi along with a cup of matcha tea.