Top Osaka Classes & Workshops

**What Makes This Experience Special?** - **In the Osaka Castle Area:** Enjoy a unique Japanese craft experience in one of Osaka's popular sightseeing areas. - **Two Handmade Souvenirs:** Make your own Japanese chopsticks and turn the fragrant wood shavings into a scented sachet. - **Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship:** Shape your chopsticks using a traditional Japanese kanna hand plane. - **A Creative Eco-Friendly Experience:** Discover the Japanese concept of *mottainai* by reusing wood shavings instead of throwing them away. - **Free Name Engraving:** Personalize your chopsticks with your name or a message at no extra cost. - **Perfect for Travelers:** Create meaningful Japanese souvenirs in just one hour. - **Beginner-Friendly:** No woodworking experience is needed. English-speaking staff will guide you through every step. - **Combine Crafts with Food:** Add a ramen-making experience for an even more memorable taste of Japanese culture.

Learn how to make an authentic cup of matcha during your time in Osaka in this small-group class. Whether you're traveling solo or are part of a group, your instructor walks you through each step and corrects any mistakes. All of the tools and ingredients are prepared for you, and your tea break comes with Japanese sweets for the full experience.

Discover the culinary traditions of Japan in Osaka, one of Japan’s best food cities, on this small-group cooking lesson at a local's home. Learn how to prepare popular Japanese dishes including *okonomiyaki* (savory pancakes), *takoyaki* (deep fried octopus balls), and miso soup. You can expand your Japanese cuisine knowledge, and best of all, eat your creations when you’re finished.

Osaka is home to some of Japan's best food, and this group sushi-making session is a great way to sharpen your culinary skills. Instead of just going out for sushi, why not learn how to make it at home, too? Eat when you're hungriest with classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

Craft your very own knife in this immersive workshop in Osaka, where Japanese masters will share their secrets in a friendly and interactive way. Select your preferred blade type, sharpen it with bilingual expert guidance, and attach a customized handle to create a unique piece. Personalize your knife by engraving your name in Japanese on the handle, or even add a design of your choice. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with tea and snacks, while learning about the rich history of Japanese knives from an English-speaking local master. This is not just a hands-on experience; it's a chance to connect with Japanese culture and engage in meaningful conversations with the friendly crew, all while polishing your knife-making skills.

Experience making a traditional Japanese hammered ring design called 「Tsuchime」, loved in Japan for generations. Using special tools, you can create your own one-of-a-kind ring by hammering unique textures into the surface. Customize your ring by choosing the material, texture, shape, and thickness. Our staff will support you throughout the workshop, and skilled craftsmen will complete the final polishing and finishing process, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with ease. Japanese staff will assist you using translation devices. The workshop takes around 60–90 minutes, and you can take your ring home on the same day. Perfect for couples, honeymoon memories, wedding rings, or souvenirs from Japan.

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of bustling Osaka. Tea ceremonies have been an art form in Japan since the 16th century, and this class will teach you about the cultural significance and history behind the practice. Afterward, enjoy two cups of matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

Try your hand at traditional Japanese cooking and learn how to make ramen from scratch, as well as two types of gyoza. This small-group cooking class in Nishinomiya gives you hands on experience and the chance to learn cooking techniques that can easily be replicated back home. After preparing your meal, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor together, with a seasonal dessert.

With so many varieties to choose from, learning to enjoy sake can feel intimidating. This guided tasting experience in Osaka is hosted by a former sake brewer who teaches you about the beverage's history and culture, as well as its brewing process, while you savor its diverse flavors through a curated flight of sake paired with seasonal dishes.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba and Shinsaibashi, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

Sightsee through Kansai’s most scenic areas, seeing iconic landmarks in Nara and Kyoto in one day, without the hassle of changing trains or getting lost. With pickup times in either Osaka or Kyoto, board a convenient tour bus to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kinkaku-ji and Todaiji Temple as well as 1000 vermilion gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine and scenic Nara Park.

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending shattered pottery with lacquer that’s often dusted with gold. Learn about the traditional art’s history and try your hand at it in this class, where you’ll sprinkle 23K gold onto lacquer. As a bonus, the workshop is also held in a traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture that’s worth exploring after class.

Experience Osaka like never before on a private, fully personalized walking tour with a passionate local host. From vibrant districts to serene shrines, uncover hidden gems, rich history, and dynamic culture—all tailored to your interests. Enjoy immersive stories, cultural insights, and spontaneous discoveries that reveal the city's true essence, making for an unforgettable adventure beyond the guidebooks. Note: This walking tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Step into the world of ramen at Ramen Dojo Osaka, right in the heart of Dotonbori. During this 90-minute hands-on workshop, the soup base is prepared in advance so you can focus on the most exciting parts of ramen making. You'll make fresh noodles from flour using a professional noodle machine, then complete your ramen soup by mixing Japanese dashi with a specially prepared tare sauce. You'll create and enjoy three iconic flavors: Tonkotsu, Shoyu, and Miso. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and halal-friendly soup can also be prepared. Beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to experience the essential steps of authentic ramen making in Osaka. Our venue operates as Ramen Dojo during the day and as a bar in the evening.

Learn the difference between Japanese home cooking and the Japanese food you get at restaurants in this cooking class in Osaka. Since it is private, you can take the lesson at your preferred pace and receive personalized feedback from your host throughout the session. The recipes you’ll make are more accessible so you’ll have an easier time recreating them at home.

Looking for a unique cultural experience in Osaka? Create your own mini tatami — a traditional Japanese craft you can take home. No sewing needed. Beginner-friendly, and you can also choose to make a ring case. Discover the beauty of tatami-beri, the decorative fabric used on traditional Japanese tatami mats. Choose from over 200 patterns and create a one-of-a-kind item to remember your trip. What is Tatami-beri? Tatami-beri is the decorative edge of Japanese tatami mats. Originally designed for durability, it later became a symbol of status and tradition. Each pattern carries meaning—representing prosperity, protection, and longevity. Today, tatami-beri is reimagined as a modern craft material, blending tradition with creativity.

Making sushi is a skill that is difficult to master alone. Get a hands-on experience under the guidance of an expert in this class at an Osaka restaurant. In a small group of no more than 14 participants, learn how to make sushi, as well as other typical Japanese dishes including miso soup and yakitori chicken.

Learn about the uniqueness of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), made from natural ingredients such as rice flour and beans, during this small-group experience in Osaka. Prepare nerikiri, a high-quality wagashi, (from white bean paste and glutinous rice flour) and color and customize your sweets to your liking, which you can enjoy at the end of class.

Japanese calligraphy is beautiful, but mastering the brushstrokes and characters is difficult without hands-on instruction. This small-group calligraphy experience in Osaka teaches you the basic skills you need to create your own piece of Japanese art. Choose a kanji character, practice it, then write it on a board, which is then framed for you to take home as a unique souvenir.

Feel like a true ninja with this family-friendly immersive experience in Osaka. In addition to training and learning some basic fighting techniques from your sensai, your costume rental is included so you'll look the part, too. The small group size lets you ask the teacher as many questions as you like.

When traveling abroad, there is no other experience like cooking and eating a meal with a local. Yoshiko opens her Osaka home to visitors to cook a meal and share conversation. Enjoy learning to make dashi stock and use it to bring out the umami flavor of your dishes. Get a glimpse into the life of an Osaka local, and immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine and culture on this private experience.

It'll be held in a 100 year-old traditional Japanese house with a mixed eastern style interior. The workshop will provide all the materials needed for a smoother experience. The workshop will have 2 levels available, the traditional kanzashi which will be easy and the sakura kanzashi which will be a little more difficult than the traditional one. The sakura kanzashi may take more time to make than the traditional one but the instructor will guide you throughout the workshop. There will also be a break time where the travelers can enjoy some matcha and Japanese sweets. After the workshop, they can take home their handmade kanzashi in a box and they can look around some kanzashis made by the instructor available for purchase.

Kendo, a Japanese martial art, descends from the ancient fighting methods of samurai. In this small-group class, immerse yourself in the world of samurai through practicing kendo in a real dojo. You'll even get to wear an authentic uniform as you learn proper form and practice striking with a bamboo sword. The dojo also doubles as a museum with a variety of samurai artifacts and memorabilia.