OSAKA
Osaka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Osaka. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who you book through.
Hands-on Osaka sushi class near Dotonbori: make nigiri and maki with English instructors, prepped ingredients, and a meal you eat.
Most Popular“If you love sushi and want to learn how to make your own, this class is a must. It was a fun time and a great experience for the price, a good amount of sushi is made (1 maki roll and about 4-8 nigiri depending on how fast you go)”
Learn to whisk matcha in Osaka with an English-speaking host, paired with Japanese sweets. Small group, 1 hour, mobile ticket.
“10/10 can recommend! Fuko, our awesome matcha guide first told about the background of matcha in a very clear and good English. She used a quiz along which worked very well for me to memorize this event. The tea ceremony afterwardRead more”
Knead ramen noodles and fold gyoza from scratch in Osaka. Small group, English guides, and recipes to take home.
“Making the food was great but eating it was even better! The guides were incredibly nice and detailed in their explanations. I learned a lot about Japanese cuisine.”
Learn nigiri and rolls in Osaka’s Namba area with an English-speaking sushi class, 90 minutes of hands-on cooking, and the meal you make.
“It was an amazing experience in attending Sushi Making Class and Hands- On Nigiri & Rolls in Osaka. The chef is kind and patience in teaching. She is also excellent in speaking English so you can understand the instruction clearly. The envRead more”
Osaka cooking class in Yayo’s home making okonomiyaki and takoyaki, plus miso soup, taiyaki, and optional sake and beer pairing.
“We made multiple dishes and Yayo explained everything thoroughly. I appreciated how she explained the cultural background behind the dishes. She was very welcoming and friendly. I’m thankful she shared her Mom’s ingredients too! Very special.”
Make roll and nigiri sushi in central Osaka. Learn sushi history with English hosts near Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.
“Lovely and dedicated presenters that were very helpful! Lovely and clean environment! Great selection of food. And we enjoyed the whole experience. I would highly recommend coming to this class. Great memories for us all! Well done to the staff! Hoo Hoi Hoi!!!”
Learn ramen and two gyoza styles in a small Osaka cooking class, then eat your meal with green tea and a seasonal dessert.
“I attended this class in Osaka and it was great! I really enjoyed it, the inscructions were clear and simple, the team was very helpful. I highly recommend it! Will definitely try the gyoza at home. Thank you very much.”
A 3-hour Osaka sushi class in Dotonbori. Learn nigiri, salad roll, and pressed oshizushi with English instruction and plenty to eat.
“Small group, Naomi and Ami have been very nice. We enjoyed our stay and experience very much. We recommend this place for sushi lovers who want to prepare it by themselves the first time.”
Make noodles from scratch and cook salt, soy, and miso ramen in Osaka with a small group, dessert, green tea, and a take-home recipe.
“What an awesome experience! The food was delicious and Keiyo was an amazing instructor. I particularly appreciated how the ramen was fully catered to my vegetarian diet without missing out on any of the fun!”
Hands-on Osaka cooking class makes ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch, then tastes them with sake and beer. Take home recipes.
“This cooking class was amazing had a great time with the guides. We learnt how to make some tasty food and had a great experience would recommend this to anyone visiting Osaka”
A 4-hour Osaka class that mixes a local supermarket shop, hands-on cooking, and sake tasting, taught by friendly instructors.
“Review for our cooking class with Yuka We had an amazing 4-hour cooking experience with our wonderful guide and instructor, Yuka. The day started with a visit to a local supermarket, where Yuka showed and explained so many interestiRead more”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in Osaka’s Dotonbori with a small-group English class, custom toppings, and take-home recipes.
“Great small class, only our family in the class, which included our son of 14. We all really enjoyed the class, the meal at the end was super yummy. Definitely a recommend to do.”
A 2-hour shodo calligraphy workshop in Namba, Osaka. Learn kanji/katakana step by step and take home your handwritten name.
“We did this lovely calligraphy workshop in the Namba area of Osaka. We are a family of six with 4 teenagers. It was a really fun afternoon learning more about the history of kanji and also giving it a go ourselves. Much harder than it looks for sure. Stephen & co were very nice and…”
Learn sushi rolling in a small Osaka class with a licensed chef, then eat your creations with miso soup, omelet, and optional sake.
“Yayo is a wonderful Sushi teacher. We had a fun, informative and delicious experience. Highly recommended. We laughed & we learned “hands on”. One of the top 3 best parts of our 11 days in Japan! Thank you.”
Paint your own good-luck Daruma in central Osaka. Learn the tradition, choose from 10 colors, and take your doll home.
“I love the daruma and the box I received. it was so fun learning about the history between it. I would definitely come back again.”
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