Top Osaka Prefecture Cooking Classes

Experience an authentic Japanese tradition for yourself by partaking in this small-group tea ceremony in Osaka. In addition to learning from a tea master, you'll also dress the part in a traditional kimono. Learn about the history behind the ceremony and how you can prepare delicious tea at home. This package includes tea, Japanese sweets, and your kimono rental for a seamless experience.

"Takoyaki" is a traditional food that originated in Osaka. It is cooked in a special takoyaki machine and eaten with a toothpick. Many tourists who visit Osaka buy takoyaki at stores, but locals often make them at home. They gather with family and friends and spend a fun time cooking and eating takoyaki together. The filling doesn't have to be octopus! You can add your favorite fillings, such as cheese or crab sticks. During this experience, you can also enjoy Ramune, a traditional Japanese carbonated drink, with your takoyaki. We hope you will experience the joy of making and eating "takoyaki," the pride of Osaka, together in the region where it originated.

If you have any allergies or vegetarian requirements, please make sure to inform us at the time of booking. Try the unique experience of cooking real Japanese cuisine with an experienced chef. Ramen are an extremely popular dish in Japan because it's cheap, easy and quick to eat, especially for workers who don't have time for lunch. The dish has diversified and regional specialties have even developed throughout the country. You’ll enjoy making noodles using a noodle-making machine, choose the base of soup from soy sauce, miso, and salt, and enjoy a handmade experience while being taught how to make and bake gyoza (dumpling) bean paste. We will prepare the rice and you can enjoy making your own “half-rice ramen with gyoza”. And then you'll have the chance to taste what you've cooked and take photos! By offering more than 300 Japanese and Japanese-made Western dishes to foreign visitors to Japan, we convey the wonders of Japan through the experience of taste and cooking.

Experience authentic Japanese wellness through Washoku with a registered dietitian who has over 46 years of professional experience and more than 20 years of university teaching. Discover the philosophy of Ichiju-Sansai, enjoy hands-on onigiri making, freshly prepared miso soup, and traditional matcha with seasonal wagashi. More than a cooking class, this small-group experience offers a deeper understanding of Japanese food culture, hospitality, and healthy living through English-speaking guidance.

Fans of Japanese cuisine will love this guide to making a traditional meal at home. Osaka, often called “Japan’s Kitchen,” has a variety of specialty dishes unique to the city–learn to make some from scratch using local ingredients.Delve deeper into Japanese culture when you try on a formal kimono and take pictures.

Not only will you be exposed to Japanese culture, but you will actually be able to experience it for yourself. Not only can you drink traditional matcha green tea, but you can also experience sencha green tea and sweets, which are commonly consumed in Japan today.

Step into a stylish, modern izakaya where you can enjoy a hands-on, make-your-own Takoyaki experience like no other! Cook, flip, and customize your own Takoyaki with your favorite ingredients — including vegetarian-friendly options — while our staff guides you along the way. In addition to the experience, you can savor a wide range of Japanese dishes, from Osaka classics like Kushikatsu to premium specialties made with Wagyu beef, sea urchin, and salmon roe. We also offer a large selection of drinks, including Japanese sake, shochu, and whiskey. Seafood, sushi, oden, and other traditional dishes are also available, giving you the chance to explore Japanese cuisine far beyond Takoyaki.

Sushi won’t bode well in your suitcase, but tips and tricks for getting to the world-famous Japanese dish right at home are easier to take back with you. This private sushi-making cooking class in Osaka includes matcha with Japanese sweets and equips you with the knowledge and techniques you need to create authentic sushi, promising the undivided attention of your private instructor.

This hands-on cooking experience lets you create a unique “sushi cake,” a modern and visually stunning style of sushi popular for celebrations in Japan. With guidance from an English-speaking instructor, you will learn how to assemble sushi rice and fresh ingredients into a beautifully layered cake. The experience also includes making fruit daifuku, a traditional Japanese dessert filled with fresh fruit and sweet bean paste. Set in a small-group environment, this class focuses on creativity, cultural insight, and memorable photo opportunities in Osaka.

Customize your own ramen in this unique experience that’s run out of a ramen shop in Osaka. Instead of simply enjoying a ramen lunch, learn how to make ramen from an experienced chef. Listen to an explanation of each ramen ingredient before you boil the noodles and prepare your soup. Choose from a variety of different options, like Chinese soba and sea bream dashi salt ramen.

Learn about the winemaking process while experiencing the passion and expertise that go into every bottle. What makes this tour special is the direct guidance from a skilled wine craftsman, offering insights you won’t find elsewhere.

• Like a homestay experience — welcomed as family, authentic Osaka hospitality. • Explore a real neighborhood market — wander through narrow back streets where Osaka locals shop every day. • Make your own Osaka-style box sushi (hako-zushi) — each person presses their own using a traditional wooden mold, like a proper Osaka chef. • Eat what you made — enjoy your sushi with tempura, miso soup. • Optional sake tasting — sample 2–3 carefully selected Japanese sakes. • Whisk your own matcha latte using traditional tea tools, served with a Japanese sweet. • Take home a printed English recipe card — recreate your box sushi and matcha latte back home. • Taught by an experienced home cook — your host has run a beloved cooking class with a waitlist for over 200 Japanese adults and children. • Intimate and personal — maximum 5 guests, so you get real attention and real conversation. • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs welcome with advance notice.

During your time in Osaka, don’t just feast on incredible sushi. Instead, learn the tips and tricks that can help you get the iconic Japanese dish right at home during this sushi-making class. Master the art of making the fish and vegetable-filled rolls alongside a local instructor, who will offer more insight into Osakan cuisine than you’d get in a restaurant.

An opportunity to experience authentic Japanese culture with a Japanese tea ceremony master. Including people who do not know much about Japanese culture or those who just want to enjoy tea and sweets, anyone can enjoy the pleasant time through Japanese tea ceremony. It will be a private and in a small group up to four people. Even if this is your first time in tea ceremony, please do not worry. Easy to understand but detailed explanation is given by a tea master. Experiencing tea ceremony in a Tatami room (Japanese-style room) with having tea and sweets and learning how to make tea by yourself will hopefully become one of the experiences that brings more interests in Japanese culture.

Private Tea ceremony and Japanese calligraphy experiences in Namba, the center of tourism in Osaka. Immerse yourself in two aspects of Japanese culture in one place on the same day. All of our products provide private experiences, so you can take photos anytime and make adjustments toward the satisfaction of your experience. (e.g. I want you to take lots of photos during the experience. I want you to proceed slowly to match my child's pace accordingly. etc...) We will provide a special time for each group. The experience will be carefully guided by a friendly instructor. This is a completely private experience, so we will closely attend all our participants. Our studio is located in Namba, the center of tourism in Osaka, so you can easily reach here from Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street!

In this hands-on workshop, appreciate the art of making Japanese tea as you prepare and try different drinks including oolong tea, matcha, and hojicha. Learn about tea’s historical significance in the country and brew tea like a master using traditional techniques and locally sourced organic tea leaves. You’ll even sample a tea cocktail and traditional Japanese sweets.

- Learn about the invention of instant ramen at its original site - Personalize and create your own Cup Noodles to bring home - Get tips on ordering ramen in Japan from your guide - Optional visit to a nearby ramen restaurant after the museum tour

Discover the depth of Japanese sushi culture through a hands-on experience led by a professional sushi chef from Japan. More than just cooking, this experience introduces the craftsmanship, philosophy, and traditions behind authentic sushi. Highlights ・Learn directly from a professional Japanese sushi chef ・Discover traditional sushi techniques and knife skills ・Make your own nigiri sushi using fresh, seasonal ingredients ・Understand the cultural meaning and history behind sushi ・Enjoy an intimate, small-group setting for a deeper experience

You can have a great experience of tasting attractive Sakes and comparing the taste differences. Do you know of Jyun-mai Sake, Ginjyo Sake and Dai-ginjyo Sake? I can tell you the differences between that. And I will tell you a lot of informations such as how to make and drink sake, about the aroma of sake, and how the taste of sake changes depending on the temperature. After that, if you want, we will move to a sake shop, and I will explain how to choose the best sake bottle for you.

Create your own rare, rainbow-colored Takoyaki, learn to cook it with guidance from your staff, enjoy all-you-can-eat fun, and taste a variety of Japanese dishes — a rare and unforgettable experience in Osaka!

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Japan with a unique breakfast cooking class in Osaka. Begin with a guided stroll through the bustling Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, where you'll explore local food shops and learn about the ingredients that define Japanese home cooking. Back in the kitchen, get hands-on as you create onigiri, crafting your own rice balls with a variety of fillings. Discover the fascinating world of fermentation as you make traditional miso, learning about koji and its vital role in Japanese cuisine. Conclude your experience by savoring a delicious Japanese-style meal featuring your creations of onigiri and miso soup.

Engage in the serene world of Japanese culture with a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic Japanese house. Begin with a warm welcome featuring tea and a sweet treat, followed by a unique calligraphy session led by Yayoi. Experience the ritual of entering the tea room, where history and tranquility converge. Witness a demonstration of temae, the art of tea-making, and learn the etiquette of savoring matcha. Finally, select your favorite tea bowl, prepare your own matcha, and relish it alongside delightful Japanese sweets, immersing yourself in this timeless tradition.

Try the unique experience of cooking real Japanese cuisine with an experienced chef. An opportunity to learn how Japanese moms prepare bentos for their children! And it's not just a bento! With basic ingredients, you'll learn how to recreate the famous Pikachu character, something kids love to discover when they open their bento boxes at lunchtime. A combination of aesthetics and taste. You'll enjoy cooking, and then you'll have the chance to taste what you've cooked and take photos! By offering more than 300 Japanese and Japanese-made Western dishes to foreign visitors to Japan, we convey the wonders of Japan through the experience of taste and cooking.

- Create Chirashi-Style Rice with Seasonal Toppings - Guidance Provided by a Skilled Instructor - Small Group Class for a Personalized Experience - Kyoto-Style Miso Soup Making - Warm and Inviting Atmosphere Instructor Introduction I’m Chaco, your cooking instructor! I graduated from a food science program at university. Cooking is a passion too — after coming home from my travels, I often recreate dishes I discovered abroad, adding my own twist. Nikujaga (simmered meat & potatoes), okonomiyaki, katsudon, chirashi sushi, takoyaki, tamagoyaki, Japanese-style curry & stew, karaage, simmered fish, yakimeshi, omurice and Tempura… Which recipe would you love to learn? Feel free to make a request to join us Gluten-free and vegetarian menus are also on my list, so don’t hesitate to ask for those too! If your stomach’s tired from all that restaurant eating, let’s heal it together with gentle, comforting Japanese home cooking ✨