You can experience Japanese culture such as knife sharpening, obanzai cooking and calligraphy lecture at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade in Shirakawa area in Kyoto, Japan.
The concept of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade is “Retro and Modern.” This shopping arcade is the kitchen of the locals and the base of their lives. The lanterns hung from the arcade roof creates a unique atmosphere. You will surely enjoy the nostalgic culture and local food culture experience of Kyoto, at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade. An English private staff attends to each group.
●Notes: We will contact you via email or messege within 3 business days after your application/payment. You may not be able to participate in the wor...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
2 workshops and an private English-speaking staff
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
古川趣蔵 Furukawashuzo / 白川まちづくり会社
Furukawashuzo（In the middle of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade）
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SHIRAKAWA Japanese Culture Experiences with private English staff
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You can experience Japanese culture such as knife sharpening, obanzai cooking and calligraphy lecture at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade in Shirakawa area in Kyoto, Japan.
The concept of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade is “Retro and Modern.” This shopping arcade is the kitchen of the locals and the base of their lives. The lanterns hung from the arcade roof creates a unique atmosphere. You will surely enjoy the nostalgic culture and local food culture experience of Kyoto, at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade. An English private staff attends to each group.
●Notes: We will contact you via email or messege within 3 business days after your application/payment. You may not be able to participate in the wor...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
2 workshops and an private English-speaking staff
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
古川趣蔵 Furukawashuzo / 白川まちづくり会社
Furukawashuzo（In the middle of Furukawacho Shopping Arcade）
Return
Itinerary
You can choose two experiences from the three options below. An English-speaking staff will attend to you at all of the workshops. Please let us know by messege.
[1] Knife sharpening (90 min) You will be experiencing knife sharpening at a store specializing in sharpening cutting tools on a whetstone. Receiving instruction from an artisan with a 26-year career is an experience available only at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade. Learn to sharpen knives properly, and your daily cooking will surely be more enjoyable.
[2] Obanzai making (70 min) “Obanzai” is a term used exclusively in Kyoto, that indicates home-cooked dishes with recipes handed down by generations within each family. The chef-owner ...
