Top Osaka Cooking Classes - page 2

Enjoy a delicious plate of Osaka’s most famous street food, takoyaki. Learn how to make your own grilled octopus balls in this cooking class. You’ll use your teacher’s secret recipe and special ingredients like Wagyu and cheese to make takoyaki that may be even better than what you can buy outside. Enhance the experience with a Japanese sake tasting led by a sake sommelier.

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.

Discover Osaka’s highlights on this quirky Go Kart tour. Be photo-ready, as there are plenty of funny character costumes to choose from. It’s a hassle-free tour as Go Kart rental, costume rental, insurance, and fuel are included. See lots of Osaka’s top sites like Tsutenkaku Tower, and Kitashinchi area, and you won’t have to worry about losing your group, as it’s a small-group tour. A valid driving license and international license with Japanese translation is required.

Ideal for dedicated foodies and anyone wanting to learn more about Japanese cuisine, this small-group food-focused walking tour of Osaka’s Dotonbori and Shinsekai neighborhoods takes in samurai-era merchant streets, narrow alleys, hidden gems, and a Shinto shrine. Sample local specialties such as kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki, and learn more about Osaka’s culture and history.

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.

Create your own bento box lunch during a Japanese cooking class in Osaka. Taking place at the popular Sakura Cook restaurant, the small-group cooking experience shows you how to make up to seven classic dishes that are often made in Japanese homes. You’ll learn how to marinate, cook, and then pack your meal before eating your creations at the end.

In this class, under the guidance of an instructor, participants learn about ingredients and cooking methods while actually cooking together. The kitchen studio is a renovated 90 year old house where you can enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. The instructor is a local who grew up eating Japanese home cooking every day. She is a certified dietary education instructor and has over 5 years of experience teaching cooking classes at home and at school. Please tell us on booking if you have any food allergies or restrictions. We will try our best to accommodate. Shared class and Private class are available. If you wish a private class, please contact us directly for booking. (Accompanying children under 3 years old, please book a private class.)

Osaka, known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” is famous for its street food and regional dishes. Sample many of these local specialties in one evening on this authentic food tour in the often overlooked area of Shinsekai. You’ll get to try 15 dishes at 5 different establishments, with two drinks included. Weave through arcades and side alleys filled with locals as you visit these different restaurants.

Osaka is famous for its food, so why not learn how to make some authentic local dishes at home? This small-group cooking class and sake tasting lets you practice your skills with live feedback from your instructor. At the end of the class, enjoy your dishes with local sake, beer, or soft drinks.

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.

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.

Make the most of Osaka's delicious food scene by learning how to make some traditional dishes at home in this small-group class. Learn how to make authentic matcha at home, too. The small class size means you can get more feedback and tips from your instructor, with plenty of room to ask questions.

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.

Want to make Osaka’s most beloved local foods with your own hands? Experience the true flavors of Japan in a hands-on cooking class that will create unforgettable memories! We’ll guide you through preparing Okonomi-yaki (Japanese savory pancakes) and Tako-yaki (Japanese savory dough balls). In this fun and interactive class, you'll start with a 30-minute orientation and preparation session, followed by 1.5 hours of cooking. Afterward, relax and enjoy the Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki you've made, paired with drinks like sake, beer, and soft drinks, during a 1-hour tasting session. Our friendly instructors—fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish—will be there every step of the way to help you master the art of making authentic Japanese dishes. We provide all the ingredients and tools you'll need, so simply come ready to cook, learn, and enjoy. We can’t wait to share the joy of Japanese cuisine with you!

Discover the joy of Japanese home-style cooking in this interactive food experience. In this class, you will learn how to make gyoza (Japanese dumplings) completely from scratch, starting from the dough. The friendly local instructor will guide you step by step, making it easy and enjoyable even for beginners. You will: Make gyoza dough by hand Roll and shape your own wrappers Prepare traditional fillings Fold your own gyoza like a pro Cook them to crispy perfection After cooking, enjoy your freshly made gyoza along with a classic Japanese street food favorite — yakisoba (stir-fried noodles). We can also accommodate vegan and vegetarian options upon request. Please let us know in advance so we can prepare suitable ingredients for you. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, feel free to inform us when booking. This experience is perfect for travelers who want to go beyond sightseeing and enjoy authentic Japanese food culture in a fun and relaxed setting.

The best way to appreciate Japan’s great food is to learn to cook it yourself. This immersive tour starts with meeting your guide (and chef), to cook a meal together, and explore the Karahori Shotengai market (if option selected). It’ll help you learn about ingredients, techniques, and culinary traditions before you cook. The cooking experience will cover dishes such as sushi, character bento boxes, or Japanese curry rice. You’ll be able to ask questions and go at your own pace.

Don't just eat sushi, learn how to make it at home in this centrally-located cooking class in Osaka. Practice the techniques to make perfect sushi and learn about the many different styles, from nigiri to gunkan. Get personalized tips from your guides so you can sharpen your Japanese cooking skills. ・The class is conveniently located in Dōtonbori, Osaka ・Learn the ingredients required to make 12 pieces of sushi at home ・Eat when you're hungriest with afternoon and evening class options ・Vegetarian, vegan, and halal sushi is available upon request

Visit a popular micro pig cafe in Osaka and enjoy a unique animal experience. Pet, feed, and take photos with adorable and friendly micro pigs in a clean and cozy indoor space. Our pigs are gentle, well cared for, and love meeting guests from around the world. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and animal lovers visiting Japan. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Gamou 4-chome Station. Photo review offer: Guests who post a review with a photo during their micro pig interaction experience will receive complimentary pig treats. Important: To protect the health of our pigs, guests who have traveled from countries affected by ASF (African Swine Fever) within the past 2 days are not allowed to enter. Participation is possible from the 3rd day after arriving in Japan. Please check the image for more details.

Live like a samurai with this private experience near Osaka Castle, where you’ll learn all about samurai culture and be professionally photographed in your own suit of armor. A workshop on the martial art of Iaido will teach you about Japanese swordsmanship and let you try some cool moves. You’ll also draw calligraphy and experience a samurai tea ceremony.

Take a deep-dive into Japanese culture and experience Osaka like a local on this evening walking tour. Join your guide on an exploration of the city’s historic districts, including the former ghetto and the Red Light district. Learn about Osaka’s history, heritage, and local traditions; venture down the backstreets to visit quirky sites often missed by travelers; and sample traditional street foods. Upgrade to include a delicious dinner.

Hello, we are Oishii Kitchen, a Japanese cooking school. We offer a 3-hour cooking class where you can learn easy and delicious Japanese home-style cuisine near Osaka Castle.We welcome foreign tourists. Classes are in simple English and Japanese.Recipes are in English.

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.

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.

"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.