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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Culinary Arts & Culture in Kyoto
Stroll through bustling markets filled with seasonal produce and delectable aromas. Team up with new friends for cooking challenges inspired by Japan's most mouth-watering food traditions. As you taste your way from vibrant street snacks to elegant tea ceremony treats, Kyoto offers a summer of cooking, culture, and creativity you'll never forget. Step into the kitchen each day to take part in coo...
Stroll through bustling markets filled with seasonal produce and delectable aromas. Team up with new friends for cooking challenges inspired by Japan's most mouth-watering food traditions. As you taste your way from vibrant street snacks to elegant tea ceremony treats, Kyoto offers a summer of cooking, culture, and creativity you'll never forget. Step into the kitchen each day to take part in cooking classes and friendly competitions that spark your creativity while learning from local chefs. Explore techniques like handcrafting soba noodles, preparing tofu and yuba (tofu skin), and creating delicate kyo-wagashi sweets. Each week builds toward a final challenge where you'll design and present a personal menu inspired by everything you've learned. When you're not cooking, explore Kyoto's ...
Program Highlights
Stroll through Kyoto’s famous bamboo forest and capture the perfect photo beneath towering green stalks.
Feed the polite, bowing deer at Nara Park and snap unforgettable photos with your new four-legged friends.
Hunt for unique souvenirs and vintage treasures in Teramachi’s colorful thrift shops and bustling gift stalls.
Create your own Japanese-style hand towel using traditional tie-dyeing techniques taught by local artisans.
Feel the rhythm of Japanese culture during an energizing taiko drumming lesson alongside your friends.
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Quick Details
- Kyoto, Japan
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Kyoto, Japan
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Stroll through bustling markets filled with seasonal produce and delectable aromas. Team up with new friends for cooking challenges inspired by Japan's most mouth-watering food traditions. As you taste your way from vibrant street snacks to elegant tea ceremony treats, Kyoto offers a summer of cooking, culture, and creativity you'll never forget. Step into the kitchen each day to take part in cooking classes and friendly competitions that spark your creativity while learning from local chefs. Explore techniques like handcrafting soba noodles, preparing tofu and yuba (tofu skin), and creating delicate kyo-wagashi sweets. Each week builds toward a final challenge where you'll design and present a personal menu inspired by everything you've learned. When you're not cooking, explore Kyoto's ...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Stroll through bustling markets filled with seasonal produce and delectable aromas. Team up with new friends for cooking challenges inspired by Japan's most mouth-watering food traditions. As you taste your way from vibrant street snacks to elegant tea ceremony treats, Kyoto offers a summer of cooking, culture, and creativity you'll never forget. Step into the kitchen each day to take part in cooking classes and friendly competitions that spark your creativity while learning from local chefs. Explore techniques like handcrafting soba noodles, preparing tofu and yuba (tofu skin), and creating delicate kyo-wagashi sweets. Each week builds toward a final challenge where you'll design and present a personal menu inspired by everything you've learned. When you're not cooking, explore Kyoto's ...
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