Located close to Chion-in Temple, the head temple of the Jodo Sect Buddhism established in 1175, Furukawacho Shopping Arcade has developed and long thrived as a temple town. Nearby, you can find historical sights such as Heian Jingu Shrine, Yasaka Jinja Shrine, and Kodai-ji Temple, attracting many visitors throughout the year. Today, the shopping arcade is lined with about 40 stores. The lanterns hung from the arcade roof creates a unique atmosphere. You will surely enjoy the nostalgic pop culture experience of Kyoto, at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade.
Based in this shopping arcade is the Shirakawa Community Design Company, which is pleased to offer workshops taught in English language, that allow tourists to experience some of the traditions underlying this community, and gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto's food culture.
Workshops:
1) Knife sharpening (90 minutes)
You will be experiencing knife sharpening at a store specializing in sharpening cutting tools on a whetstone. Receiving instruction from an artisan with a 30-year career is an experience available only at Furukawacho Shopping Arcade. Learn to sharpen knives properly, and your daily cooking will surely be more enjoyable.
*This workshop is not making knife but sharpening knife and learning about knives.
*You cannot take any knife home, but you can buy at the craft store.
Breakdown:
Lecture on the types of kitchen knives (15 min)
Lecture on the different blades (15 min)
Lecture on how to sharpen a knife using a whetstone, followed by a workshop (60 min)
2) Obanzai making (70 minutes)
“Obanzai” is a term used exclusively in Kyoto, that indicates home-cooked dishes with recipes handed down by generations within each family. The chef-owner of an obanzai store at the shopping arcade, Kyo-gohan Nishimura, will share the family recipe. You will buy ingredients at stores at the shopping arcade, and cook obanzai dishes with the chef-owner.
Breakdown:
Receiving on cooking methods (10 min)
Cooking workshop (30 min)
Eating the obanzai dishes you made (30 min)
For more details, including how to reserve:
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For inquiries, please contact Shirakawa Community Design Company（shirakawa.cmo@gmail.com）
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