Learn From the Chef!
Experience cooking Washoku, an UNESCO intangible cultural heritage special food tradition cultivated in Japan from the executive chef of
“Miyagaqwacho Suiren”.

Cook by yourself and enjoy a gorgeous lunch along with recommended sake.

  • Munehiro Shimatani
    Principal of Kyoto Japanese Food Studio Executive Chef of “Miyagawacho Suiren”

    Born in 1972.
    Studied under Yoshio Kurosaki at “Matsuhama” in Kyoto New Miyako Hotel Gained experience at places such as “Arashiyama Benkei “ and “Kibune Hiroya”
    In 2009, won first place in the “2nd Japanese Culinary Competition” in Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku District.
    At 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics, Introduced washoku in Japan pavilion.
    In 2017, took charge of serving washoku at World Economic Forum at Davos Switzerland.
    In 2019, produced a Japanese Restaurant in Las Vegas.
    Books authored includes “Latest Food Carving Techniques” and “Handbook on Japanese Food: Carving Techniques for Seasonal Vegetables”(Japanese-English Bilingual Books)

Learn how to make dashi broth, rice, miso soup and sushi;
the basics of Japanese meal and enjoy the lunch made all by yourself!

Date Every Tues, Thurs and Sat 11:00am ~1:30pm (Reservation needed in advance)
Place Kyoto Japanese Food Studio
Nihontuushinkiki buiding 6F 501 Minami-machi, Aburakouji Higashi-iru, Kizuyabashi-doori, Shimogyouku, Kyoto City 〒600-8232
Fee ¥16,500 per person (tax included)
With an interpreter guide (English), additional \7,700 per person will be needed(tax included)
*The fee includes the cooking ingredients and the material cost.
*We have 3 kinds of sake ready for you that goes with the dishes at extra charge.
Class procedure
  1. Learn how to make delicious authentic dashi broth. Taste and compare different kinds of dashi.
  2. Learn making miso soup with the savory dashi.
  3. Learn cooking perfect rice.
  4. Learn how to make sushi vinegar.
  5. Learn how to make nigirizushi. (Seasonal fish, sea urchin, tuna etc.)
  6. Learn how to make Sushi Rolls ( Sushi rolls, Inside-out rolls, Mackerel rolls etc.)
  7. Lunch Time!
  8. Graduation Diploma Ceremony
Things to bring Just come empty handed. We’ve got everything ready for you!
How to Apply

①E-mail or ▶ Tablecheck site at least 7 days in advance.
Tell us your name and the number of the participant. If you have children with you, please let us know their ages too.
*Cancellation fee will be 100% of the total fee from seven day before the appointed date.

②Contact Us
Kyoto Japanese Food Studio
Phone : 075-353-5435
E-mail : school@suiren-group.com

  • Kyoto Japanese Food Studio

    Phone : 075-353-5435
    E-mail : school@suiren-group.com
    Access :
    Nihontuushinkiki buiding 6F 501 Minami-machi,
    Aburakouji Higashi-iru, Kizuyabashi-doori,
    Shimogyouku, Kyoto City
    〒600-8232

  • 7 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station