Classes & Workshops in Osaka

Ninja Experience in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

43 1 h

There is ninja training at the Ninja-Do. In addition, you can take lots of pictures in ninja costumes.

Private Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi (opens in a new tab)

34 1 h 40 min

Welcome to Sushi Making Osaka! Experience roll sushi and authentic Japanese sushi, and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Japan’s food capital — Osaka! Sushi Making Osaka offers a top-rated cooking class by Food Activity Japan. Located near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, this area is the perfect place to explore Japan’s rich and vibrant food culture. No experience is needed — our friendly local staff will guide you in English. Groups and solo travelers are all welcome — let’s enjoy making sushi together! It is one of the most memorable things to do in Osaka. After enjoying our food activity in Japan, you won’t just be full — your heart will be full too, with smiles, new skills, and unforgettable memories. Let’s dive into Japanese culture together!!

Free cancellation

Tea Ceremony Experience in the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (opens in a new tab)

34 1 h 15 min

The tea ceremony is not just about drinking tea; it is also a means of spiritual enlightenment. Experience a Japanese tea ceremony while wearing a kimono for an authentic taste of traditional Japan. Suitable kimono options are available for women and men, and you receive guidance on how to wear the provided kimono. Once you have donned the kimono, your tea master starts the tea ceremony. The tea ceremony instructor will explain the culture and history of the tea ceremony and then make tea for you . In the end, you can experience making tea yourself. This package includes green tea and Japanese sweets,（two of each） with ample time for photo ops.

Osaka Market Tour & Japanese Cooking Class with Chef Masato (opens in a new tab)

11 2 h 30 min

Enjoy a Japanese cooking class in Osaka with your host. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your host is excited to share his passion and teach Japanese cuisine to those who are curious to learn about the ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary traditions. • Osaka cooking class with a local expert in his studio, which has stunning views of the city • Introduction to Japanese ingredients, cuisine and culture • Learn to make sushi or ramen or tempura or gyoza • Enjoy your Japanese meal with miso soup and green tea • Suitable for beginners, families, children and couples • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets available, on request If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a 30-min guided tour of the Karahori Shotengai market

Cooking Ramen&Gyoza/KatsuCurry/Bento/Okonomiyaki+Store Tour@Osaka (opens in a new tab)

149 3 h

Choose from three beloved Japanese dishes (note that the menu might be pre-set based on your booking). Our local guide will take you to traditional Japanese stores, offering a unique cultural shopping experience, with translation assistance available if needed. We strive to create a fun and engaging program that immerses you in Japanese cuisine. Our intimate classes are limited to 8 participants, ensuring personalized attention, but we can accommodate larger groups at an additional cost. Book for 6 participants first, and contact us to arrange for a larger group experience.

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Osaka: Japanese Traditional Ceramics Experience (opens in a new tab)

34 2 h

We offer a pottery workshop in Osaka with an English, Spanish and Catalan speaking potter (the explanation can also be done in Japanese). While we talk about Japanese gastronomy and culture, the visitors can experience the traditional way of making pottery in Japan. Choose one of the following plans: -set of sake (sake bottle and cup) -a chawan (tea bowl) -a sushi set (dish and chopsticks rest) ■Create a souvenir of your trip to Japan ■Enjoy ceramic learning with an instructor who has studied in Osaka and Barcelona. ■The price includes a small dish and a chopsticks rest, handmade for use with Japanese traditional design and materials. You can take it with you the day you come to the studio. ■Learn a traditional art while talking about Japanese culture. The space is located in a house made of wood and earth built 100 years ago, so you can also see a typical Osaka house from before the Second World War. 7 participants max.

Sushi and Japanese Foods Cooking Class in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

53 2 h 30 min

2.5-hour sushi-making lesson takes place. Watch as your instructor prepares sushi rice, followed by a demo on how to make sushi the professional way, which includes rolling sashimi (thinly sliced raw fish) and other fresh ingredients into dried seaweed called nori. When it's your turn, enjoy plenty of practice using the various fillings and techniques that  with the group. Once you complete your hands-on lesson, gather with your fellow sushi connoisseurs to bite into the rolls, which are served alongside miso soup, a Japanese omelet and other snacks. Cooking lesson is not use knife for safety.so easy join all type of customers. your dishes are not all,after sushi eat try tea ceremony(whisk matcha),and popular Japanese sweets fish shaped waffle.

SUSHI Making Experience at Restaurant (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h

Teacher Shinichi Kono has been a sushi chef for over 30 years. The teacher will carefully instruct you in step of the process how to making sushi. Guests will be able to experience Japanese tradition. The sushi restaurant where this class will be held, tools such as knives, and ingredients used in sushi. Everything is of high quality and guests will have an experience like no other.

Free cancellation

Osaka Japanese Cooking And Matcha Class near Osaka Castle (opens in a new tab)

26 2 h

You can learn how to make traditional Japanese dishes and matcha directly from a local chef. Cook together and create memorable moments with your family, friends, or loved ones. For those unfamiliar with cooking, an Osaka mom will be there to support you.

Learn The Katana 'Sword' Technique of Samurai and Ninja (opens in a new tab)

5 1 h

How about learning the techniques of Samurai and Ninja during your stay in Osaka? Professional instructors will teach you the movement of katana and shriken throwing.

Experience Extracting Pearls From Akoya Oysters　osaka (opens in a new tab)

38 30 min

Pearls are produced by Akoya oysters over a long period of time. Some of them may be deformed (not spherical) or have uneven color, but this is part of the charm of Akoya oysters created by nature, so we do not replace them for the above reasons. At our company, the customer selects the Akoya oyster from which the pearl will be extracted from among several Akoya oysters. This style allows you to enjoy seeing what kind of pearls will come out. *Additional charges apply for processing into accessories.Estimated processing cost is within 50 USD The quantity of pearls used and processing costs vary depending on the accessory being created.

Osaka Cooking Class: Make Ramen & Gyoza with Secret Recipe (opens in a new tab)

6 2 h 30 min

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.

Japanese Tea Tasting & Shochu Experience in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

19 1 h 15 min

Many tea experiences in Japan focus only on matcha and formal tea ceremony. This workshop explores a different side of Japanese tea culture—how tea is actually brewed and enjoyed in everyday life. • Discover several styles of Japanese tea, not just matcha • Brew tea like a master using tried-and-tested traditional techniques, a Japanese iron kettle, and locally sourced organic whole tea leaves • Learn practical brewing skills you can easily recreate at home • Compare how the same tea changes between the first and second infusion • Experience a unique cultural twist: tea paired with Shochu, inspired by casual izakaya drinking culture We hope the knowledge and experience from this workshop will deepen your appreciation for Japan—the Land of the Rising Sun.

Learn The Tea Ceremony And Make Your Matcha Tea Bowl In Osaka (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

Learn the basics of tea ceremony in Osaka, ask questions, and make your own matcha tea bowl using the traditional kurinuki pottery method. The workshop takes place in a century-old, two-storey studio in Ikuno Ward, a local neighborhood. You’ll also receive two chopstick rests, while your finished bowl is shipped after three months at your expense.

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Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda (opens in a new tab)

63 3 h

We will make a Japanese home-cooked meal together. (Partial demonstration) We use ingredients and seasonings that can be easily made at home. You can also choose from a menu of specialty dishes unique to Osaka. menu: 1. Ginger grilled pork, rice balls, miso soup and Japanese rolled omelette 2. Takoyaki 3. Kushikatsu and rice balls 4. Japanese lunch box We will also give advice on how to shop at Japanese supermarkets. We don't serve vegetarian or vegan. Please contact us regarding food allergies. You can experience making kimonos and obis using materials (silk) and techniques passed down from ancient times in Japan. In particular, you can experience a gorgeous bridal dress that is rarely seen even by Japanese people. For men, you can experience wearing the first formal kimono and hakama. You can't go out wearing it, but you can enjoy taking pictures (with your own camera, etc.) in the Japanese-style corner in the room.

Free cancellation

Samurai Calligraphy:Final brushstrokes of a lifetime before a War (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

When one foresees one's own death, one looks back on one's life to date and writes it down as one's last words on earth.This is called resignation, and it is an essential part of a samurai's deathbed. ➤Decide on the last character. Each kanji character has its own meaning ➤A large brush is dynamically wielded on a huge sheet of paper with heart & soul ➤ Nothing is beautiful precisely because there is nothing. The Japanese have a unique sense of beauty called "blank spaces. The Japanese have a unique sense of beauty called "beauty of the margins," in which the space is considered to be beautiful as well as the letter itself. ➤The "◯" is written boldly to the beat of the taiko drums.

Make Sushi and Create Unforgettable Memories in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

82 1 h 40 min

Welcome to Sushi Making Osaka! Experience roll sushi and authentic Japanese sushi, and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Japan’s food capital — Osaka! Sushi Making Osaka offers a top-rated cooking class by Food Activity Japan. Located near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, this area is the perfect place to explore Japan’s rich and vibrant food culture. No experience is needed — our friendly local staff will guide you in English. Groups and solo travelers are all welcome — let’s enjoy making sushi together! It is one of the most memorable things to do in Osaka. After enjoying our food activity in Japan, you won’t just be full — your heart will be full too, with smiles, new skills, and unforgettable memories. Let’s dive into Japanese culture together!!

Become the Shogun, rally your soldiers,& give the order to march (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

➤ Location of the meeting (trial) The activity lesson is held at Samurai Honor, a one-minute walk from Osaka-jo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, which is the entrance to Osaka Castle. ➤ The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume and become a Samurai. ➤ Experience swordsmanship related to Bushido ➤ Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword! Experience the world's best cutting performance. This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw. ➤ A photo was taken with the armor to commemorate the Samurai. We may have seen samurai armor, but we rarely had a chance to wear it. A photo was taken with the armor to commemorate the Samurai experience. ➤《samurai language》 This refers to the language used mainly by the samurai class during the Warring States period. Samurai valued loyalty to their lord, discipline, and the spirit of bushido, and this spirit was reflected in their language.

Osaka Temple Relaxation Massage and Zen Meditation (opens in a new tab)

2 h

You can experience all of this inside the temple.Experience Japanese culture through worship, incense, Zen meditation, matcha tea, and special Japanese sweets. Enjoy the scent of incense, and take commemorative photos in the tranquil temple.

Real Kimono experience and Tsumami Kanzashi Workshop (opens in a new tab)

5 2 h

You can have a real Kimono experience. We have a lot of line ups about kimono. Also you can enjoy Japanese culture making Tsumaki -zaiku accessories.

Free cancellation