Kyoto Culinary Art College
Taiwa Gakuen
Education Inc. Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto Culinary Art College

Kyoto Culinary Art College is the only professional school for culinary training in Kyoto.

Study and work in Kyoto, the home of Japanese cuisine! In Kyoto, you will learn the highest level of culinary art, preparing dishes that are not only delicious, but also beautiful and healthy.

Uzumasa Campus

Study Programs

  • Advanced Japanese Cuisine Program
    Japanese Cuisine Major* / Sushi Major*
    2YEARS

    Learn to harness the unique flavors of the four seasons with Kyoto vegetables and other seasonal ingredients. Master the art of delicious Japanese cuisine with a focus on the tastes of Kyoto.

    • Starts April 2025

  • Advanced Western Cuisine Program
    French Cuisine Major / Italian Cuisine Major
    2YEARS

    In the first year, build a solid foundation by taking a broad approach to studying Western cuisine. In the second year, hone your skills as you specialize in either French or Italian cuisine.

  • Culinary Program
    1YEAR

    Learn everything from Japanese cuisine to Western and Chinese cuisine in the span of a single year, and master the skills to gain a foothold in the dining world in the shortest time.

POINTS

  • point1
    Obtain cooking and hospitality skills through restaurant practice

    In our two-year programs, students undertake restaurant operation in their second year, where they welcome customers and provide meals. In addition to cooking skills, students also learn how to interact with customers and restaurant management.

  • point2
    Practice to truly master technical skills

    Master the basic techniques by practicing them repeatedly in class. The small-size classes at Kyoto Culinary Art College allow us to give solid, one-on-one instruction.

  • point3
    An ideal environment for practice

    Throughout their practice, students can make daily use of state-of-the-art equipment and machinery, such as those actually used in the real world. The attention paid to sanitary concerns is also a key point.

    See more of the facilities!

TOPICS

  • TOPIC
    1
    Open channels of employment
    Kyoto Culinary Art College is the first Certified School of Japanese Cooking Skills in Japan

    Graduates of the Advanced Japanese Cuisine Program and Culinary Program can obtain a "Silver License" by applying to our school.

    Furthermore, after graduating, students can aim for the "Gold License" after gaining work experience.

  • TOPIC
    2
    Promoting Japanese cuisine

    We are responsible for the Japanese Cuisine and Food Culture Human Resource Development Program currently being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and actively promote Japanese cuisine, including supporting foreign trainees to learn about Japanese culinary culture.

License

Certifications you can obtain

  • Cooking License(all programs)

Certifications you can aspire to

  • Confectionery Hygiene Master License (exam eligibility)
  • Kyoto Blowfish Preparation License
  • Restaurant Service Proficiency Test Certification 3rd Grade (Advanced Western Cuisine Program only)and more

Double Licensing

Master the techniques and
knowledge of cuisine and
confections!

CookingQualifications
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Confectionery HygieneMaster License

  1. 1
    Confectionery Correspondence Course

    While studying at Kyoto Culinary Art College, take correspondence courses at Kyoto Pastry & Bakery Art College to become a Confectionery Hygiene Master.

  2. 2
    Double Licensing Advancement Course

    After graduating from Kyoto Culinary Art College, enroll in Kyoto Pastry & Bakery Art College and earn your double license!

Student's Voice

  1. Advanced Japanese Cuisine Program
    王 一葦
    WANG YIWEI / From China
    Watch the interview video!
    Sample
    schedule
    1. (1) Sleep
    2. (2) Get up/Have breakfast/Go to school
    3. (3) Classes
    4. (4) Part-time job
    5. (5) Return home/Have dinner
    6. (6) Self-study/Spare time

  2. I'm sometimes worried about my Japanese, but the teachers' instructions are easy to understand.

    I was amazed by the delicious Japanese food I had when I once visited Japan on vacation, so I decided to enroll in this school because I wanted to learn about Japanese cuisine. Due to taking classes with Japanese students, I was worried about communicating well with them and keeping up with the class. However, my classmates are very kind, and the teachers are very attentive and teach in a way that is easy to understand, so I am able to keep up even though I sometimes struggle with Japanese.
    Kyoto has many restaurants and eateries, so I can go hunting for nice places to eat with my friends when classes are over and on days off. Every day is an adventure!

  3. Example of a weekly timetable

    Mon Tue Web Thu Fri Sat
    19:00-10:30 Tea Ceremony Practice Food Characteristics Japanese Cuisine Operation Practice
    Ⅰ･Ⅱ    		 Japanese Cuisine Restaurant Practice
    Ⅰ･Ⅱ    		 Flower Arrangement Practice
    210:40-12:10 Japanese Cuisine and Beverages Diet and Health
    313:10-14:40 Career Design Food Culture Japanese Cuisine Science Restaurant Management Practice
    Ⅰ･Ⅱ    		 Advanced Japanese Cuisine Practice
    Ⅰ･Ⅱ
    414:50-16:20 Food Safety and Hygiene Restaurant Workshop
    After
    class    		 Self-study
    Enjoy tourism in Kyoto
    Enjoy tourism in Kyoto
    Dish made at school
    Dish made at school
    • Q1 What concerns did you have before you enrolled?
      A1 Unlike Japanese language schools, you take classes together with Japanese students, so I was very anxious whether I would be able to work well with Japanese students and keep up. When I actually started classes, my classmates were very kind, and the teachers explained everything very thoroughly and clearly. Even if I still have some difficulties with the Japanese language, I am able to keep up with the classes! I’m glad I enrolled in Kyoto Culinary Art College.
    • Q2 Please leave a message for international students who want to join us!
      A2 When I came to Japan as a tourist, I was amazed at the delicious food and realized I wanted to learn how to cook Japanese cuisine. Kyoto is filled with restaurants and eateries, so when classes are over and on days off, I can go hunting for nice places to eat with my friends. Every day is an adventure! The open campus event presents an opportunity to get a feel for the school and its teachers, so I hope you will join in and participate.
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Message from teachers

  1. Advanced Japanese Cuisine Program
    Hiroshi Soukawa

    To learn Japanese cuisine, it is important to have daily contact with the culture.
    Study Japanese cuisine in its birthplace of Kyoto through culinary practicums using Kyoto's fresh ingredients and experience the various food cultures around Kyoto, gaining specialized knowledge of traditional kaiseki cooking, flower arrangement, the tea ceremony, and tableware.

  2. Culinary Program
    Mami Shikata

    Kyoto was the capital of Japan for a long time, and the food culture developed together with the city.
    Within one year at this school in Kyoto, you can study authentic Japanese cuisine, starting with the fundamentals of basic broth to advanced topics like sashimi and traditional kaiseki. In addition, you can also learn other cuisines in different schools and expand your culinary horizons. Come and join us in this historic city.

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