Private Fermentation Workshop at Kamoshika

Experience Japanese Fermentation in Kyoto

Discover the living culture of Japanese fermentation at Kamoshika, a fermentation kitchen in Arashiyama, Kyoto.

In this private, hands-on workshop, you will learn about traditional Japanese fermentation and experience making fermented foods yourself.

The workshop is personally led in English by Megumi Seki, founder of Kamoshika. Since 2014, she has been sharing Japanese fermentation culture through food, workshops, and everyday kitchen practices in Kyoto.

Choose Your Fermentation Experience

• Nukadoko – Discover the traditional Japanese art of rice bran pickling.

• Koji – Explore the essential ingredient behind miso, sake, and many Japanese fermented foods.

• Miso – Experience traditional Japanese miso making (seasonal availability).

Workshop Details

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Time: Usually 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

• Participants: 1–10 people

• Language: English

• Location: Kamoshika, Arashiyama, Kyoto

• Take-home fermented products included

• Recipe PDF included

Pricing

Base workshop fee: ¥30,000 per group

Participation fee: ¥10,000 per person

Total price = ¥30,000 + ¥10,000 × number of participants

Examples:

• 1 person: ¥40,000

• 2 people: ¥50,000

• 4 people: ¥70,000

• 6 people: ¥90,000

• 10 people: ¥130,000

All prices include tax.

How to Book

Workshops are available by advance arrangement only.

1. Select the number of participants and your preferred workshop theme.

2. Enter your preferred dates and complete your booking and payment online.

3. We will contact you after payment to arrange and confirm your workshop date.

Please note: Your workshop date is not confirmed at checkout. If we cannot arrange a suitable date, you will receive a full refund.

Booking Confirmation & Refund Policy

Please select your preferred workshop dates and complete your payment.

Your booking will be confirmed once Kamoshika has reviewed your preferred dates and contacted you.

If your preferred dates are unavailable, we will offer alternative dates.

If we cannot agree on a suitable date, you will receive a full refund.

Our standard cancellation policy applies only after your workshop date has been confirmed.

 

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation policy applies only after your workshop date has been confirmed. All cancellation deadlines are calculated based on the confirmed workshop date.

• 7 or more days before the workshop: Full refund

• 3–6 days before the workshop: 50% cancellation fee

• Within 2 days of the workshop: No refund

One free date change is possible with at least 7 days' notice, subject to availability.

All cancellation deadlines are based on Japan Standard Time (JST).

We look forward to welcoming you to Kamoshika and sharing the joy of Japanese fermentation!