Top Osaka Food & Drink Classes - page 2

Step into a real Japanese apartment in Osaka and cook in the kitchen and dining room of a local host's home. Learn how to make authentic Japanese home-style dishes from a host who was born and raised in Osaka. With a maximum of just four guests, this intimate small-group experience provides a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of personal guidance throughout the class. As a certified Japanese language teacher, I'm happy to share useful Japanese phrases and answer any questions you have about life and culture in Japan.

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.

This hands-on cooking experience offers a unique opportunity to learn how to make three of Japan's most beloved dishes in a single class: Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Onigiri. Guided by a local Osaka host, you'll not only learn authentic cooking techniques but also gain insight into the history and culture behind these iconic foods. Unlike many cooking classes that focus on just one dish, this experience allows you to prepare and enjoy a complete Japanese meal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request, making the class accessible to a wide range of travelers. After cooking, you'll enjoy your creations together with a complimentary non-alcoholic drink in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Skip the usual food and restaurant scenes for this small-group cooking class in a local hostel. Learn everything needed to prepare miso soup and *okonomiyaki*, savory pancake dishes also known as Osaka’s “comfort food.” Meet in the hostel near Nagahoribashi subway station and cook with your group and city locals invited by your host.

See and do exactly what you want on this private and customizable 4-hour walking tour of Osaka. Your local guide will aim to show you a range of historic and modern sites in Japan’s second-largest city. Choose to visit highlights including Osaka Castle, the Umeda Sky Building, the Dotombori District, Keitaku-en Garden, and more. Your guide will meet you at your hotel so you won’t have to worry about finding them.

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.

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.

The most popular sushi making class in Osaka, doutonbori! You can learn how to make sushi from ingredients. We will teach you the details so that you become able to make sushi at home. ・12 pieces of sushi(nigiri style, gunkan style) ・You can enjoy Japanese sake and beer

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.

In this tea ceremony experience, you not only learn the traditional way of preparing matcha but also enjoy it in the special atmosphere of a temple, allowing you to relax and find peace. Additionally, the foot bath experience includes a light massage, providing a luxurious time to refresh both body and mind. In this serene environment, you can capture your own special moments and take home a truly enriching experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the culinary delight of making and eating tempura in Osaka. Sizzle up a variety of delicious types of tempura—succulent shrimp, crispy vegetables, and savory kakiage. In this family-friendly class led by Max, a Japanese-American chef and restaurant owner. Savor your freshly fried creations with a side of rice, comforting miso soup, a delectable dessert, and green tea all while enjoying a stunning view of Osaka. With options tailored to your unique dietary needs, this meal promises to be both delicious and accommodating.

Experience hand-made udon at a Michelin-listed restaurant. You'll get detailed guidance to recreate Udon at home, along with a recipe after the class. If you wish, you can enjoy making udon while sipping Japanese sake or beer. Our chef will cook your noodles and serve them with special broth which is made from all-natural, additive-free ingredients, using kombu, shiitake mushrooms, and katsuobushi (Bonito stock) in beautiful bowls. You can also order side dishes, like tempura or extra udon (they are not included in the fee). Vegetarians are welcome. Let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. The instructor will take and share photos of your experience.

Learn to roll sushi like a pro during this sushi-making class in Osaka that includes dinner. Get a hands-on introduction to the art of sushi from a professional instructor, then sit down to enjoy your creations, along with other Japanese snacks. This personalized sushi course, limited to just eight participants, offers upgrade options to sample Japanese sake and beer.

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.

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.)

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.

Join us to learn how to make two of Japan’s most popular homemade dishes: MAKI Sushi (sushi rolls) and TEMARI Sushi (bite-sized rice balls). In this fun and interactive class, you’ll start with a 30-minute orientation, followed by 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking. Afterward, relax and taste your creations with drinks, including sake, beer, and soft drinks, for 1 hour. Our friendly instructors, fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, will guide you through each step. We provide all ingredients and tools—just come ready to cook, learn, and enjoy!

This an ideal choice for travelers with limited time in Osaka. Save hours researching where to visit in Osaka, and instead have an action-packed itinerary created for you. Traveling between sites in a private vehicle means avoiding the crowds on public transport, and fitting more into your day. You also don't worry about getting lost. Highlights include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Shitenoji, and Harukas. Your tour is enhanced with entertaining stories along the way, and useful tips from your guide.

Bike tours and food crawls are two much-loved traveler favorites—here’s your chance to combine both. Hop on your own set of wheels and follow a guide to try Osaka’s most delectable food specialties. Stop to take in top city sights along the way, such as seeing one of the city's oldest temples, as you cruise between multiple stops, which may include a locally-run sushi shop or grilled wagyu beef.