11 Japanese Cooking Classes in Osaka Worth Booking

1.Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,220 reviews · from $31Our pick

Meet near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi for a 1-hour-40-minute class led by English-speaking instructors, with names such as Aina, Reika, Fuko, and Yui appearing among the teaching team. You will learn sushi history, make maki and nigiri, then eat what you prepare.

“High energy, and super interactive. Also a good amount of food as well! Had lots of fun and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something interesting to do while in Osaka”

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2.Osaka Sushi Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $29

At Sushi Making Experience Namba in Dōtonbori, you’ll learn to prepare 12 pieces of nigiri and gunkan sushi in about 90 minutes. Instructors such as Mika, Kosei, Yui, and Mako offer guidance in English, Chinese, and Korean. Vegetarian, vegan, and halal menus are available by request.

“A wonderful evening after a welcome in very good English. The instructions were clear and effective for making and then eating very good sushis. We were also able to discuss many things : Osaka, Japan, japanese writing, etc.”

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3.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $70

In a small English-language class at Cooking Sun Osaka, you knead wheat, cut fresh ramen noodles, prepare chicken gyoza, and build soy sauce ramen with homemade broth. Instructors such as Miki, June, Kasa, and Yoshi guide the work, adjust recipes when needed, and provide recipes to take home.

“The teachers, the food, the whole class was wonderful!”

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4.Osaka Sushi Making Class – Hands-On Nigiri & Rolls (Same-Day OK)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $33

At Sushi Master Namba Dotonbori, English-speaking instructors guide you through sushi culture, rice preparation, nigiri, and rolls. In about 90 minutes, you make 8 or 10 pieces, eat your creations, and can order soft drinks or alcohol. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“It was an amazing experience in attending Sushi Making Class and Hands- On Nigiri & Rolls in Osaka. The chef is kind and patience in teaching. She is also excellent in speaking English so you can understand the instruction clearly. The envRead more”

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5.Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $104

Meet Yayo near Noda Station for a 2.5-hour hands-on class in her Osaka home. Prepare okonomiyaki, takoyaki, miso soup, and sweets, then eat your meal. Small groups of up to eight, English instruction, vegetarian and pescatarian options by request.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this experience. Yayo is really nice and a good teacher. We also got to learn about her mother. We made okonomyaki, tamago-maki, miso soup, takoyaki, matcha, and taiyaki. Way too much food to eat for me! I'm glad it demystified a few things about Japanese cooking. I didn't know it's so easy to make Dashi! It was an interesting and fun to have this experience in her home, as well as, meet some nice people from Australia. I'm glad we did this and would love to do a similar experience when we return next year. Look forward to making the some of the same…”

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6.Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 1h 40m · from $45

In 100 minutes near Dotonbori, English-speaking instructors such as Shoki, Yui, and Rika guide you through sushi history, maki rolls, and nigiri. You prepare and eat your own lunch in a friendly class, with vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy menus available when requested at least three days ahead.

“great activity. loved the video and real life demos. quality ingredients. super nice guide with great English skills. clean location. wish they extended the class just 10 minutes as you had very little time to actually eat the sushi after making it. would recommend”

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7.Osaka Dotonbori: Sushi Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

In Osaka’s Dotonbori district, English-speaking instructors such as Mako, Mika, Saki, Yumiko, and Kosei guide you through sushi rice, toppings, shaping, and serving. You make 12 pieces, taste Japanese sake, try sushi cosplay, receive a sushi master certificate, and can request vegan, halal, or gluten-free options.

“The loveliest staff! Great space to learn how to make sushi. At the end you have 12 pieces to enjoy!”

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8.Cooking Class Ramen & Gyoza Course in Nanba

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

In a small group of up to eight, you’ll make ramen noodles and pork-and-vegetable gyoza with English- or Japanese-speaking instructors such as Ryota, Mimi, and Keiichi. The class includes preparation, hands-on cooking, a shared tasting with sake or beer, and recipe cards for home.

“I'm really impressed with quality of flavor that we were able to achieve during this class. It was a great experience to share with the hosts and other travelers. I'm glad I had the opportunity to attend this class!”

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9.Sushi Making in Spacious Studio (SAME-DAY OK!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25Best value

At Sushi Master Namba, an English-speaking instructor such as Naho, Aki, Seina, or Tsuki guides you through sushi rice, nigiri, gunkan, rolls, or temari sushi. The 90-minute class includes your meal, a certificate, and a small Japanese souvenir, with vegetarian options available by request.

“Amazing genuinely the best £20 i ever spent! They were so so kind, attentive & the value for money was amazing! Probably the best experience i have had on my travels because of the customer service & what you learn:) Also gave recommendations for places to drink & things to do which showed they cared:) Amazing experience you cant miss in osaka!”

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10.Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

In chef Yuki’s Japanese-style home near Nukata Station, you’ll make rice-flour ramen noodles, two broths, gyoza wrappers, and crispy dumplings from scratch. The three-hour class is taught in English, limited to four people, and ends with a full meal. Optional sake pairings are available.

“We had an incredible experience, would recommend 1000 times over. Suki was so knowledgeable, we had fun, and took away key skills to recreate the food at home.”

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11.Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Spend four hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Chie, Eri, or Emi, shopping for ingredients and cooking niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza. You will eat lunch, enjoy three canned drinks, receive recipes and tour photos, and cook in a small group of up to seven.

“Linda was superb. She went to the trouble of decorating the room with Christmas decorations and was extremely attentive throughout our time with her. She went out of her way to take us to buy some sake too!”

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