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“Great class! Started on time, very informative and interactive. You will learn how to make sushi in a fun environment.”
Learn to whisk matcha in Osaka with an English-speaking host, paired with Japanese sweets. Small group, 1 hour, mobile ticket.
“Delicious food and great company, we had a lot of fun spending the evening with Nobu and learning more about the Izakayas and resteraunts in the area”
Knead ramen noodles and fold gyoza from scratch in Osaka. Small group, English guides, and recipes to take home.
“My son and I had a wonderful time with Yoshi and the cooking class. It was fun and educational at the same time. She answered my questions and the food was delicious! We will be making this again when we get back home:).”
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.
“Awesome experience. So friendly. Sushi delicious”
Osaka cooking class in Yayo’s home making okonomiyaki and takoyaki, plus miso soup, taiyaki, and optional sake and beer pairing.
“This was the highlight of our Japan trip so far. Yayo is so lovely and the food and experience was amazing. We loved it.”
Make roll and nigiri sushi in central Osaka. Learn sushi history with English hosts near Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.
“Great experience and very well explained. We got a history of sushi too! Fun and interactive. Highly recommend”
Learn ramen and two gyoza styles in a small Osaka cooking class, then eat your meal with green tea and a seasonal dessert.
“A very fun few hours learning how to make authentic Japanese ramen and gyoza. Chef Keiko was knowledgeable and encouraging of all of us in the class.”
A 3-hour Osaka sushi class in Dotonbori. Learn nigiri, salad roll, and pressed oshizushi with English instruction and plenty to eat.
“Brilliant experience, lots to learn! Perfect experience for sushi lovers”
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.
“OMG! I would go back to Osaka just to do this again!!! They taught us 3 different types of ramen, all were absolutely delicious! We felt very welcomed, and they were very informative, everything was super well organised and layed out for us so we got straight to the good stuff: making the noodles from…”
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.
“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in Osaka’s Dotonbori with a small-group English class, custom toppings, and take-home recipes.
“We finished up cooking at about 3:30, so if you’ll be starving then you can eat a small lunch first. Find the building then go up the elevator to the 8th floor and find the room”
A 2-hour shodo calligraphy workshop in Namba, Osaka. Learn kanji/katakana step by step and take home your handwritten name.
“The calligraphy workshop is excellent! The group was small and intimate, we learned a bit about the history and the word itself SHODO - calligraphy in Japanese. The writing experience was positively challenging. Throughout the workshop, we Read more”
Learn sushi rolling in a small Osaka class with a licensed chef, then eat your creations with miso soup, omelet, and optional sake.
“This was an excellent learning opportunity, and we loved the sushi that we made! Yayo's has a passion for teaching, and she exudes a thoughtful and welcoming essence. She was very generous during the class, and we left having our had expectations exceeded. The sake was great, and the sushi was super tasty, which was…”
Paint your own good-luck Daruma in central Osaka. Learn the tradition, choose from 10 colors, and take your doll home.
“This was a wonderful experience 😀 my daughter, who has a passion for art, and I thoroughly enjoyed this activity together, and we're thrilled to have created a beautiful keepsake to treasure.”
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