Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki and Japanese Cuisines Experience
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Osaka, Japan
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn professional tips and tricks to getting Japanese cuisine right at home
- ersonal attention: Get hands-on guidance from your class leader
- Opt to add on a sake and beer pairing
- Small group tour limited to eight participants ensures a personal experience
Sample Menu
Main
Dashimaki Tamago
Osaka-style Japanese omelet.
Main
Okonomiyaki
Osaka’s popular savory pancake.
Main
Miso soup
Traditional Japanese soup
Dessert
Matcha
Whisk your own green tea
Dessert
Taiyaki
Fish-shaped waffle with red bean paste.
Starter
Water
Starter
Green tea
Main
Vegetarian and pescatarian options available upon request.
What's Included
- Hands-on cooking class in Osaka local instructor's home
- English-speaking instructor
- All ingredients and utensils
- Lunch or dinner (enjoy what you cook)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra food or drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Outside Noda Station, Osaka.1 Chome-1 Ohiraki, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, 553-0007, Japan
Meeting point at the garden area In front of Vie De France bakery shop. It is on directry out side Metro Noda Hanshin station exit 4 or out side the Hanshin railway Noda station. ※※Attention ※※please notice the JR railway Noda station is different station！！It is 10 min away by walk to here.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Receive a fun, delicious introduction to the world of Japanese cooking as you learn to prepare the country’s most popular dishes during a small-group cooking lesson. You can further add to the fun with an optional add-on of a beer and sake tasting.
Start your class in the morning, meeting your guide in central Osaka and continuing on to the cooking studio.
Start your class by following your instructor to prepare miso soup, a dish where subtle differences in technique can have large impacts on the final dish. Then try your hand at making takoyaki—fried balls of wheat flour batter stuffed with octopus. You also learn to prepare okonomiyaki, a filling pancake made with egg, flour, cabbage, pork and dried bonito flakes.
Once you’ve completed your cooking, enjoy your finished food with an optional sake and beer pairing, or simply sit back and savor the delicious flavors of your meal with the other guests.
Before you leave, you get to try Taiyaki (a fish-shaped cake) and Matcha tea.
Start your class in the morning, meeting your guide in central Osaka and continuing on to the cooking studio.
Start your class by following your instructor to prepare miso soup, a dish where subtle differences in technique can have large impacts on the final dish. Then try your hand at making takoyaki—fried balls of wheat flour batter stuffed with octopus. You also learn to prepare okonomiyaki, a filling pancake made with egg, flour, cabbage, pork and dried bonito flakes.
Once you’ve completed your cooking, enjoy your finished food with an optional sake and beer pairing, or simply sit back and savor the delicious flavors of your meal with the other guests.
Before you leave, you get to try Taiyaki (a fish-shaped cake) and Matcha tea.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except for age 2 years and under
- Please aim to be a little come to the meeting point incase — participation cannot for guests arriving more than 10 minutes late, and refunds will not be provided..
- The cooking studio is small, so only guests with a confirmed booking can join the class.
- Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available upon request at the time of booking.
- Attention: The closest stations to the meeting area are Metro Nodahanshin station or the Hanshin railway Noda station（※please notice the JR railway Noda station is different station from there 10 min away by walk）
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Deborah_A
We had the most wonderful time with Yayo in Osaka! From the moment we met her at the arranged spot on time, we knew we were in for a treat. She took us to her lovely home, where she welcomed us warmly.
We learned to make authentic miso soup from scratch, alongside delicious okonomiyaki and rolled omelets. Yayo was a delight—her explanations were clear, and she shared lovely stories about her mom that made the experience truly special. We finished with a lovely matcha. If you want a genuine, heartwarming Japanese cooking experience, Yayo is the best!
Reviews
5.0
based on 285 reviews
Alexandra_F, May 2026
We had a lovely evening with Yayo! Her kindness, her enthusiasm and her attention to detail made the cooking experience that much more memorable. We feel very lucky to have crossed her path during our trip.
Ashley_S, May 2026
Incredible opportunity to cook in an actual Japanese home kitchen and an amazing cultural experience. We learned so much about Osaka and how their food differs from other parts of Japan. Our instructor was very kind and accommodating of dietary restrictions. We had so much fun and can't wait to try making okonomiyaki at home. It was a great value for the amount of learning and food you get!
Geoffroy_M, May 2026
A very interesting way to learn Japanese cuisine with an Osaka-style approach. The explanations are clear and the atmosphere is pleasant. The result is delicious and makes you want to cook at home.
Dani_H, Apr 2026
This was an incredible experience and a delight to be invited into someones home to learn their cuisine. My partner and I had a wonderful time and left very full with leftovers to boot!
Edward_H, Apr 2026
Excellent experience. Host was gracious and very informative. We enjoyed food also along with recipes.
Kevin_C, Apr 2026
She was great! Very authentic and local. Good mix of learning and doing. Very well balanced for what I look for in a cooking class
Deborah_A, Apr 2026
We had the most wonderful time with Yayo in Osaka! From the moment we met her at the arranged spot on time, we knew we were in for a treat. She took us to her lovely home, where she welcomed us warmly.
We learned to make authentic miso soup from scratch, alongside delicious okonomiyaki and rolled omelets. Yayo was a delight—her explanations were clear, and she shared lovely stories about her mom that made the experience truly special. We finished with a lovely matcha. If you want a genuine, heartwarming Japanese cooking experience, Yayo is the best!
Christine_M, Apr 2026
The evening we spent with Yayo and her friend Kimi (?) was delightful! It was great to be inside a Japanese home learning to prepare real Japanese foods. The class size of 5 was just right, the foods were varied and delicious, and the take away and gifts were beautifully personal and thoughtful! Most grateful!
Michelle_T, Apr 2026
Grateful I booked this one. Yayo is great! It is truly one of a kind experience cooking an authentic Japanese cuisine.
Elise_S, Apr 2026
An authentic first hand cooking class to learn how to cook Osaka’s famous foods. This was excellent and a highlight of our trip! We made dinner and took home the recipes. Will be making these again when we return home, for years to come! We learned about the history of the recipes/ingredients, and got all the tips to make successfully on our own. Our teen enjoyed the class very much as well.
Liga_O, Apr 2026
It was a great insight into japanese cooking culture. The teacher was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We prepared really tasty food and had a great time.
Tim_P, Mar 2026
You are interested in Japanese cooking? Then you should consider this experience for your next trip to Osaka. Very kind and friendly host and a delicious meal. Strongly recommended.
Jacquelyn_S, Mar 2026
What a wonderful way to try many dishes, my hostess was a 11/10 and invited me into her home. I think this is in my top 2 cooking experiences on vacation (and I have had cooking classes in Italy, Ireland, France, Peru and Mexico). Thank you again!
Sarah_K, Mar 2026
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This was truly one of the best cooking classes I’ve ever taken.
Yayo welcomed me into her traditional home in Osaka for a private cooking experience, and it ended up being one of the most memorable moments of my entire visit. From the moment we met, she was warm, kind, and incredibly welcoming. She even stood outside in the rain waiting for me at the train station so I wouldn’t get lost finding her home.
During the class we prepared several traditional Japanese dishes including miso soup (味噌汁), okonomiyaki (お好み焼き), dashimaki tamago (だし巻き卵 – rolled dashi omelet), and taiyaki (たい焼き). Yayo explained each ingredient and technique in a way that was easy to understand, and her English was excellent.
What made the experience even more special was her hospitality and generosity. At the end of the class she gifted me beautiful Sakura chopsticks and a chopstick holder, which was such a thoughtful gesture and a wonderful memory to bring home from Japan.
Yayo is truly the sweetest host, and this was hands down the best cooking class I have ever taken. She made my visit to Osaka truly memorable.
I highly recommend taking a class with her if you want to learn authentic Japanese home cooking and experience genuine Japanese hospitality.
MariaTheresa_S, Mar 2026
This is a hands on cooking lesson. We had so much fun. Yayo did an excellent job! i highly recommend this activity.
Maria_M, Mar 2026
Amazing. Just the best. We didn’t just cook, we immersed in the cultural and geographical aspects of the food. Yayo was kind, entertaining and knowledgeable. I could not recommend this class more. She showered us in food and kindness💕
gordon_w, Jan 2026
Our host was great at teaching us some traditional meals. The meal was fulfilling and be prepared to take some back with you! Everything was easy to cook and we were really informed in the history of the food.
Eugene_M, Dec 2025
Such a great and fun experience with Yayo! She really makes you feel at home and taught us how to create some delicious meals. Highly recommend!
Emma_S, Dec 2025
This was the highlight of our Japan trip so far. Yayo is so lovely and the food and experience was amazing. We loved it.
Amanda_E, Dec 2025
I purchased this cooking class for my husband to celebrate his birthday and Yayo did not disappoint! We were the only couple there and had a really engaging and one on one type experience. This was one of our favorite experiences in Japan and it really made us feel like we could make these dishes at home. I actually liked what we made with Yayo more than what we had purchased in Osaka the previous evening. It felt healthier and more authentic. Yayo's mom even made the miso paste and plum wine that is served.
We cannot recommend this class enough. It is a good value for your money and it is incredibly unique. We felt very welcome in Yayo's home. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Yayo!
Amber_C, Dec 2025
Yayo was an amazing host. We felt incredibly lucky to be welcomed into her home. She was a great instructor and answered any questions we had. The location was very easy to find and we left with very full stomachs. Must do experience to see how true Japanese cooking is done. Thank you Yayo, we loved it
Neha_B, Dec 2025
This was such a fun and wholesome experience! I was traveling solo and ended ip being the only guest that day which made it a special private cooking lesson. The lesson was in the host’s own apartment and was super personal and engaging. Each dish was delicious and she even left me with a little gift at the end. She was the sweetest person ever! She gave lots of good info and guidance - super encouraging throughout the lesson. Can’t wait to try recreating some at home! Great way to try some local Osaka classics, highly recommend,
Kyle_F, Nov 2025
We made multiple dishes and Yayo explained everything thoroughly. I appreciated how she explained the cultural background behind the dishes. She was very welcoming and friendly. I’m thankful she shared her Mom’s ingredients too! Very special.
Yuta_Y, Nov 2025
Fantastic cooking experience. Do note that the class is held in Yayoi's own apartment residence.
Yayoi is quite fluent in English, and was very hospitable, friendly, and helpful. She knows how to talk to us guests to make us feel comfortable. She taught lots of trivia about the food being cooked as well as about Osaka in general, and she knew how to answer questions related to these subjects.
Yayoi even presented a lovely gift for us at the end!
I'd highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique activity/experience in Osaka.
KJ_N, Nov 2025
A fun thing to do, we were the only two people for the class, whether that is good or not, we had fun. Yayo (our host) was great with her communication before our booking - where to meet was very central, again with photo's of what to look for. We had no trouble finding Yayo and it was a very short walk to her apartment. A plus it was nice to do at someone's home instead of a commercial kitchen. Yayo explainations of the food was great but we did ask her to repeat herself to make sure we knew exactly what we doing. We had some laughs about the eggs in Japan and cooking with chopsticks was a bit different and we managed it!!! Overall is was a great couple of hours which went very quickly and to try some traditional food that we cooked was special. We came home with leftovers and a few surprises - no spoiler alert this end.
Jon_H, Nov 2025
This will be one of my most memorable events of my trip to Osaka. Our host expertly guided us through cooking some of Japan’s more memorable dishes. Along the way providing detailed knowledge and insight. This small group event was meaningful and tasty.
Kevin_K, Nov 2025
This was a great experience for me and my daughter. Yayo-San is a fantastic host, and provided many unanticipated surprises throughout the experience.
kenneth_n, Nov 2025
My husband and l had a fabulous time host was absolutely delightful went to so much trouble food was amazing
Ryann_B, Oct 2025
Had such an amazing time learning how to cook Japanese staples. Our host was very friendly and taught us a whole lot. Looking forward to trying to cook these items back at home
Corey_N, Oct 2025
What a fun and memorable experience to have! In an otherwise busy shopping city, Yayo welcomed us into her home for a moment of peace while we made miso soup, dashimaki tamago, okonomiyaki, and taiyaki. She was very helpful in explaining the significance of each dish and ingredient while giving advice on how to cook these at home. To top it off, she provided snacks, drinks and gifts to take home. Do not miss this. *NOTE* make sure to leave room to eat all the delicious food!
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