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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 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 bamboo forests, peaceful temples, and lively Teramachi shopping streets. Take the fun even further with epic excursions to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka and the buzzing neighborhoods of Tokyo, where neon streets, gaming arcades, and anime culture make every moment electric.
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 bamboo forests, peaceful temples, and lively Teramachi shopping streets. Take the fun even further with epic excursions to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka and the buzzing neighborhoods of Tokyo, where neon streets, gaming arcades, and anime culture make every moment electric.
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
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Emergency Support
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)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
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
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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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