This museum was established in the Kyoto City Central Market, a treasure trove of food ingredients, in order to let people experience the splendor of traditional and creative Kyoto food culture and to revitalize the market and the region.

As a summer vacation special project, we hold a cooking class for elementary school students and their parents. "Kyoto Ryori Meisei", to which the instructors of this class belong, is a gathering of young chefs from long-established restaurants in Kyoto. This is a unique opportunity to learn the techniques of Kyoto cuisine from young chefs who will lead the next generation, so please join us.

[Kyoto Fisheries Commercial Cooperative Association] held a class on how to cut fish. It is a hands-on class where participants are handed a fish and have them cut it according to the instructions of the instructor.
You can take the cut fish home and use it separately for cooking or grilling. Every 3 to 4 people will be accompanied by an instructor who will guide you carefully, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.

As a special summer vacation class, sushi making is held for parents and children.
A chance to have fun making sushi with a professional chef.

A senior professional vegetable sommelier and cooking researcher, Mr. Akiu Nishimura, will teach you how to eat plenty of vegetables in simple dishes.
This class is perfect for those who are new to cooking.