About this tour
Roll up your sleeves in central Kyoto's Gion district to learn noodle-making from a specialist instructor. You'll operate a traditional ramen machine to shape dough into noodles, then taste your handiwork in a bowl of broth prepared by the restaurant's chef. The one-hour class includes all equipment, a souvenir bandana, and a soft drink. Vegetarian, vegan, and pescetarian options available.
Highlights
- Operate a traditional ramen machine to craft noodles
- Work alongside skilled chef in historic Gion kitchen
- Taste your own noodles in freshly made broth
- Keep a souvenir bandana from the session
- English-speaking instruction throughout
What to expect
You'll arrive at Musoshin Gion in central Kyoto and put on a provided apron and bandana. Your instructor will walk you through the noodle-making process using a specialist machine to shape wheat-flour dough. As you work, the chef prepares broth in the background. Once your noodles are ready, they go straight into a steaming bowl. You'll sit down to eat what you've made, paired with a soft drink. Expect hands-on work, a warm kitchen, and the satisfaction of tasting something you've crafted yourself.
Good to know
The venue is wheelchair accessible with public transport nearby. Infants under three cannot participate but parents can bring babies for free. Prams and strollers are welcome. Let the operator know about dietary requirements in advance—vegetarian, vegan, and pescetarian bowls are all available.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.