13 Ramen Tours in Kyoto We Would Put a Day Against

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - Building broth and choosing your flavor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131Our pick

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you make noodles from scratch, season your own broth, prepare toppings, and eat the finished bowl for lunch. Instructors such as Mahiro, Moeka, Haruka, and Fuku guide the hands-on class. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are available by request. Expect a fun, practical session with an apron and photos included.

“Even though making ramen is not very intricate or complicated, especially when you have one minute versions - the class was fun and interesting!”

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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

2.Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 532 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, English-speaking instructors such as Sakura, Fuku, Moeka, and Akemi guide you through noodles, chicken, broth, toppings, and sauces. You will knead dough, choose miso, salt, or soy flavors, eat your finished ramen, and take home a souvenir plus the recipe.

“We cannot emphasize enough how much our boys (15, 23) LOVED this experience. They cannot stop talking about how much fun they had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

3.Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

In central Kyoto, instructors including Nori, Kairi, and their team guide you through miso and shoyu ramen broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping. Ingredients are prepared in advance, so you can focus on technique and flavor. The class serves up everything you make, with recipes to take home. It suits independent cooks aged 13 and older.

“Exploring the different seasonings and flavors. The best reward was the delicious food. We were able to eat our creations at the end! Wonderful experience!!!”

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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

4.Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $86

Spend 2.5 hours in central Kyoto making fresh ramen noodles, folding gyoza, and preparing fried rice with a professional chef and English-speaking host such as Yuki, Ayuri, or Rina. The class includes a full meal, two drinks, cultural explanations, and recipes to take home. Groups are capped at eight.

“Please see my other post. Meant to write here. Yuki our host was great !!! Food was great !!!!!!!!!!!”

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Home style Ramen and Homemade Gyoza in Kyoto

5.Home style Ramen and Homemade Gyoza in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $118

Join Nariko in her Kyoto home for a three-and-a-half-hour cooking class built around her mother’s ramen recipe. You’ll prepare broth, homemade gyoza skins, dumpling filling, fried gyoza, and cucumber pickles, then eat what you make. The class is limited to eight people and suits participants age 10 and older.

“Nariko was very professional and a great hosttest. We had a great time ! We highly recommend this class !”

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Kyoto Michelin Ramen Workshop or Painting Ramen Essentials

6.Kyoto Michelin Ramen Workshop or Painting Ramen Essentials

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 100 reviews · from $54

Spend about an hour making noodles with Musoshin’s English-speaking team, then enjoy ramen at its Kyoto restaurant. Depending on your booking, you can paint a bowl or spoon, receive workshop items, and design a bowl that can be kiln-fired for free and collected the next day. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“This was a fun and delicious experience for the whole family, with a very friendly owner and staff! We found out just before doing it that our son has celiac disease and they ensured he could still enjoy it by getting in special gluten free noodles and very kindly cooking him his own gluten free soup. The bowls were fun to do (but if you use the pink, add it on thick to show up properly!)”

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Kyoto: Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class

7.Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $64

At Musoshin Ramen Academy in Kyoto, you paint a ramen bowl or spoon, then assemble a bowl using handmade noodles, 12-hour broth, roast pork, and restaurant-prepared toppings. English-speaking hosts such as Shin guide the class, take photos, and explain the process. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free ramen options are available.

“This cooking class was so much fun, would highly recommend whilst in Kyoto and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. 10/10 would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

8.Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $48Best value

At Musoshin Gion, an English-speaking instructor such as Kaz, Azu, or Amiru guides you through mixing, kneading, rolling, and cutting ramen dough with a professional machine. You’ll finish with a bowl prepared by the chef, a soft drink, and the workshop bandana as a souvenir. Vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian tasting options are available.

“Great experience, fun way to experience how ramen is made. Best part you get to enjoy a bowl at the end. Hands down best ramen. Thank you.”

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Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

9.Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $92

Join Chef Nori and his team at Manryo Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto for a 90-minute, hands-on lesson in ramen broth, gyoza, and onigiri. You will prepare two ramen styles, learn useful wrapping techniques, then eat everything you make. The class is limited to eight people and offers regular or vegetarian menus.

“This class is well work doing. Quality products and such a fun class. We had a great time and would highly recommend! There is a lot of food so please go to this class hungry 😊 thank you Nori and staff…”

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Kyoto Ramen Spoon Painting & Michelin Cooking Class

10.Kyoto Ramen Spoon Painting & Michelin Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $65

At Musoshin Ramen Academy in Kyoto, chef Shin or Amiru guides you through spoon painting and hands-on ramen preparation in a professional restaurant kitchen. You will cook with house-made noodles, broth, soy sauce, and roast pork, then eat your bowl. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Your ceramic spoon is kiln-fired overnight.

“Master Shin was absolutely incredible! Friendly, knowledgeable and so incredibly hardworking ! We had the pleasure of having a class with him, he was so gentle with my son and very engaging. Can't believe a credible chef owner is still so hands on. Highly recommend !!”

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Kyoto Ramen Tour

11.Kyoto Ramen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $91

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring Kyoto’s ramen culture with a guide such as Nick. Start over coffee or tea, then try two half-size bowls: one classic Kyoto style and one modern version. The group is capped at four, making it easy to ask questions and compare flavors while exploring the area around Shijo-dori and Nishiki Market.

“This was one of my favorite tours on my Japan trip. If you love ramen this is great, you learn so much about it! Some of the best ramen I've tried so far in Japan too. Thank you!!”

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Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori

12.Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $169

Join Chef Midori in her private Kyoto cooking studio for a 2.5-hour lesson near Gion. Choose from five set menus, including gyoza, Kansai street snacks, sushi, tonkatsu, and options for vegetarian or vegan diets. You will learn hands-on techniques, eat what you prepare, and get personal advice on Kyoto restaurants and food shopping.

“Midori gave very specific advice on shopping related to our cooking wishes. We cooked two delicious meals with her. She was enthusiastic and experienced.”

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Kyoto Udon and Tempura Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

13.Kyoto Udon and Tempura Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $85

Meet Josh and Nakajima-san for a 2.5-hour, hands-on Kyoto cooking class. Knead and cut udon, prepare onigiri and inari sushi, fry tempura, then eat your work with two drinks, including a mini sake tasting. Groups are capped at eight, and recipes and photos are sent afterward.

“Josh and Nakajima-san were both kind and friendly instructors. The cooking was enjoyable for our entire family; skip breakfast and bring your appetite because we got to make and try multiple dishes: hot udon, cold udon, shrimp and vegRead more”

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13 Ramen Tours in Kyoto We Would Put a Day Against

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

1.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

2.Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

3.Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

4.Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

Home style Ramen and Homemade Gyoza in Kyoto

5.Home style Ramen and Homemade Gyoza in Kyoto

Kyoto Michelin Ramen Workshop or Painting Ramen Essentials

6.Kyoto Michelin Ramen Workshop or Painting Ramen Essentials

Kyoto: Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class

7.Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class

Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

8.Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

9.Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

Kyoto Ramen Spoon Painting & Michelin Cooking Class

10.Kyoto Ramen Spoon Painting & Michelin Cooking Class

Kyoto Ramen Tour

11.Kyoto Ramen Tour

Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori

12.Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori

Kyoto Udon and Tempura Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

13.Kyoto Udon and Tempura Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

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