Classes & Workshops in Osaka

Miso Making in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Dive into the heart of Kyoto and stir up some fun with our miso-making class! Nestled in this cultural gem, you’ll join the delightful Yoko in a hands-on adventure that’s perfect for families and foodies alike. Yoko is qualified as a guide interpreter (English EN01140) and level 2 food coordinator. She comes from a peach-farming family, up until her grandfather’s generation, and has worked part-time at a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant. This two-hour session isn’t just about mashing soybeans—it’s a deep dive into the rich history, science, and culinary magic of miso. You’ll leave with 500 grams of your own miso masterpiece and a head full of insider knowledge about Japanese cuisine. Plus, savor the experience with handmade miso sweets and a refreshing cup of sencha or matcha tea. Get ready for a tasty, educational escapade that’s anything but ordinary!

Iai Katana / Battōjutsu: Honing the blow that decides the match (opens in a new tab)

1 h 15 min

Point 1, Learn Battōjutsu -This is not a modern martial art, but the sword-drawing techniques devised by samurai for actual combat. Also called Iaido, it emphasizes techniques that strike the opponent unexpectedly and decide the outcome with a “single blow” Point 2, Promoting Photo Movie Shoots - -Demonstration of Battōjutsu by a Master Swordsman- Witness the precise sequence of movements: from drawing the sword from its scabbard, cleaving an opponent in two with a single strike, to the subsequent sword handling, zanshin, and sheathing the blade. Point 3, This plan covers the entire sequence of movements - from drawing the sword from its scabbard, defeating the opponent with one strike, to the subsequent sword handling and sheathing. Sword Techniques - Repetitive practice of basic swinging motions Forms - Infusing deliberate meaning Mental Discipline - Breath control Zazen and Etiquette - Cultivating the samurai spirit. Point 4, Truly mastered real sword techniques only challenge

Private Osaka Cooking Workshop (opens in a new tab)

1 1 day

With 10 years of experience working at a famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka, I am excited to teach you how to cook okonomiyaki, gyoza, and other Japanese home-cooked dishes. My goal is to share easy-to-follow cooking methods. While I may not be very fluent in English, a translator will be present during the workshop to assist. I hope this workshop becomes a platform for engaging conversations and cultural exchange.

Free cancellation

Osaka Takoyaki Okonomiyaki and Onigiri Cooking Class (opens in a new tab)

2 h

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.

Seasonal Japanese Culture Osaka Paint and Wine Experience (opens in a new tab)

26 3 h

Join a Wine and Paint Party in Shinsaibashi, Osaka! This trendy event, highly popular. lets you relax and unleash your creativity while painting a seasonal-themed artwork. No painting experience? No problem! All materials are provided. Enjoy wine or your favorite drink while painting, and make new international friends. Your experience includes two drinks, painting instructions, high-quality paints, and a fun-filled time. Plus, you get to take home your very own masterpiece! Aprons, gloves, and all painting supplies are included. March : "Cherry Blossoms" Spring in Japan is all about cherry blossoms. Celebrate the season by painting your own original cherry blossom artwork! Annual Themes January: Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit) February: Sky Lanterns March: Cherry Blossoms April: Easter May: Osaka June: Umbrella Street July: Fireworks August: Ocean September: Autumn in Kyoto October: Halloween November: Snow Monkeys December: Christmas Themes may be subject to

Learn Zen of Making tea Matcha,enjyoing Wagashi/Osaka Castle (opens in a new tab)

1 h

- When you pass through the door of the tea ceremony room, everyone is equal. - Through wagashi , students learn about the wabi and sabi, the four seasons, etc. - Beauty in Kimono with Elegant Japanese Hairstyles to Complement Your Kimono - Wear a kimono, experience Japanese culture, and capture it in photos - Share experiences and memories together with your children

Create Pikachu Bento in Osaka Cooking Class (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Try the unique experience of cooking real Japanese cuisine with an experienced chef. An opportunity to learn how Japanese moms prepare bentos for their children! And it's not just a bento! With basic ingredients, you'll learn how to recreate the famous Pikachu character, something kids love to discover when they open their bento boxes at lunchtime. A combination of aesthetics and taste. You'll enjoy cooking, 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.

Osaka Small Group Electric Potter's Wheel Class With Jinbei (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Wearing a traditional Japanese outfit called a jinbei, you can enjoy a pottery experience that feels like immersing yourself in Japanese culture. This is a special opportunity to receive careful instruction from an experienced, award-winning instructor while taking in the unique atmosphere of Osaka. Even beginners can join with confidence and lose themselves in the creative process like true artisans. Enjoy a special moment that you won’t encounter in everyday life.

2 Hours Painting of Ceramics in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

This is a highly recommended activity for travellers to Japan because they can create their own souvenir of their trip. During the workshop, we will teach how to paint with special ceramic paints, and participants will be able to choose from traditional Japanese designs. There are also images representing iconic Japanese culture, as well as the possibility to write the person's name in Japanese alphabet. As the activity is conducted in English, Spanish or Catalan (unlike other pottery-related workshops that do not offer this option), the traveller will be able to ask questions about the country and receive detailed instructions on how to decorate the pieces. -Create a souvenir of your trip to Japan -Learn to paint ceramics with an instructor who has studied in Osaka -Enjoy a private class, exclusively for you -Feel a traditional art while talking about Japanese culture -Get a small dish and a chopstick holder as a gift **The pieces are sent to the participant's home address.

Samurai Experience Osaka Real Katana Training (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h 30 min

Experience authentic Japanese sword culture through Yushin-ryu, a martial tradition rooted in Edo Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, one of Japan’s historic samurai schools connected to Yagyū Munenori. In this 60-minute hands-on experience, you will train inside a real dojo where students practice daily. After changing into traditional Japanese hakama attire, you will learn how to handle and draw a sword using a safe practice sword. You will also witness demonstrations of authentic sword techniques performed by practitioners trained under the current headmaster, often called “The Last Modern Samurai.” Yushin-ryu members continue to preserve ancient Japanese martial traditions so they are never lost to history. We also perform ceremonial sword demonstrations at historic shrines and temples in Japan. These sacred performances are traditional offerings to pray for community safety, prosperity, and good harvests. In 2025, we also performed at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

Japanese Breakfast Cooking in Osaka (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h 30 min

Start your moring by cooking a classic Japanese breakfast. Learn how to make onigiri (rice ball), miso soup, and tamagoyaki (rolled omelet). Discover the flavors of Japanese home cooking and culture. Japanese breakfast a beautifully balanced meal providing all the nutrients you need to start your day. As you prepare and eat each dish, you'll connect to Japanese tradition, balance, and mindfulness, deepening your understanding of the food culture. Alongside your cooking, a selection of small side dishes will be served to complement your traditional Japanese breakfast. A friendly, English-speaking guide will be with you every step of the way in a small intimate class setting. This ensures you can fully enjoy each step, ask questions, and connect with the tradition at your own pace, so you really get the most out of every moment. Once you mater these cookings on the experience, you will be recreate them in your own country, bringing a taste of Japan right into your kitchen.

Osaka Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson (opens in a new tab)

8 3 h

We offer expert guidance from a professional photographer with local knowledge who will lead you to the best locations, angles, and lighting for stunning photos. During the tour, you’ll receive personalised education on camera settings, composition, and other techniques to enhance your skills. As locals, we know the top spots and hidden gems in Osaka, ensuring you capture magical images. Our private tours allow you to go at your own pace, tailored to your skill level. Maximise your time and photographic opportunities, improve your skills, and explore new locations with expert guidance, making this activity unique and enriching.

Free cancellation

Osaka Home Feast Cooking and Sake Experience (opens in a new tab)

6 3 h

Master the art of Japanese home cooking in the heart of Osaka with a cozy evening dedicated to izakaya-style dishes and sake pairing. This unique experience begins with a grocery run in a local supermarket, where you'll discover intriguing ingredients and brainstorm creative takoyaki fillings. Under the guidance of an English-speaking local, prepare savory dishes like crispy takoyaki, wasabi-marinated tuna, and chicken with mayo & ponzu, all while sipping on handpicked sakes. Enjoy the full spread of your creations in a relaxed, friend-like atmosphere, and take home a downloadable recipe pack to recreate the magic at your own gatherings.

Osaka Local Market Tour with Box Sushi Making & Matcha Experience (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

• Like a homestay experience — welcomed as family, authentic Osaka hospitality. • Explore a real neighborhood market — wander through narrow back streets where Osaka locals shop every day. • Make your own Osaka-style box sushi (hako-zushi) — each person presses their own using a traditional wooden mold, like a proper Osaka chef. • Eat what you made — enjoy your sushi with tempura, miso soup. • Optional sake tasting — sample 2–3 carefully selected Japanese sakes. • Whisk your own matcha latte using traditional tea tools, served with a Japanese sweet. • Take home a printed English recipe card — recreate your box sushi and matcha latte back home. • Taught by an experienced home cook — your host has run a beloved cooking class with a waitlist for over 200 Japanese adults and children. • Intimate and personal — maximum 5 guests, so you get real attention and real conversation. • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs welcome with advance notice.

Gold Powder Makie Crafting and Tea Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 40 min

A value-priced cultural experience course to enjoy Japanese traditional culture easily. And this lesson offers you a unique double experience: the making of a gold “makie” crafting experience, and a lesson in the art of perfecting your matcha. Experience the traditional Japanese craft of "kinpun makie (gold powder lacquer art)". Delicate and beautiful maki-e has a long history and is an art filled with the Japanese sense of beauty. Using this technique, you can create your own original mini coaster, the only one of its kind in the world. You can take your finished work home as a souvenir. The coaster comes with a stand for display and can be enjoyed as an interior decoration. In the Matcha tea experience, you will make your own Matcha and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets.

Exclusive private Yukata dressing workshop (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h

Experience the elegance of Japanese culture in our exclusive private Yukata dressing workshop. The Yukata, a simpler yet equally beautiful version of the Kimono, offers a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in local traditions. Imagine wearing it yourself and strolling through vibrant summer festivals! The only challenge lies in its distinctive style compared to Western attire, leaving many unsure of the proper way to wear it. But don’t worry! Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, revealing that it's much more straightforward than it appears once you've learned the techniques

Free cancellation

Authentic Japanese Tattoo Experience in Osaka Traditional WABORI (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Why Choose Our Tattoo Experience: ✓ Authentic Japanese traditional tattoo art (Wabori) by expert artists ✓ Centrally located in Osaka’s Minami-Semba district ✓ English-speaking, foreigner-friendly service ✓ Five customizable size options to fit any preference and budget ✓ Strict hygiene standards with sterile, single-use equipment ✓ Transparent pricing — no hidden fees ✓ Perfect cultural souvenir from your Japan trip ✓ Walk-in friendly studio with flexible booking (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) ✓ Custom design consultation with experienced artists ✓ Centrally accessible — minutes from Shinsaibashi & Honmachi stations

Express Osaka Takoyaki Workshop Craft & Win a Capsule Gift (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h

Osaka’s takoyaki replica workshop lets you craft a realistic keyholder and magnet to take home, even with no previous experience. Shape the octopus balls, add browning, toppings, sauce, and seaweed flakes with step-by-step guidance. Each participant also gets one spin of a lucky capsule toy, with every capsule containing a food replica gift valued between 1,000 JPY and 5,000 JPY. Keep one creation and give the other as a matching gift.

Japanese Calligraphy & Matcha Experience (opens in a new tab)

5 2 h

• Like a homestay experience — welcomed as family, homemade matcha, authentic hospitality. • Write your name in kanji or choose a word like “peace” or “love”— guided by an award-winning artist. • Learn traditional brush techniques using authentic tools at your own pace. • Create and take home a professionally framed artwork as a unique souvenir. • Receive photos and video of your creation as digital memories. • Whisk your own matcha latte using traditional tea tools, then relax with a Japanese sweet in a peaceful home. • Optional upgrade: write your art on a Japanese-style T-shirt (+¥1,000 per person, materials included) — wear your creation home. • Intimate & personal — maximum 5 guests, so you get real instruction and genuine connection. • End your experience beautifully — walk together past Umeda Sky Building and Umekita Park back to Osaka Station.

Osaka Craft Experience: Make Your Own Mini Tatami & Ring Case (opens in a new tab)

5 1 h 30 min

Looking for a unique cultural experience in Osaka? Create your own mini tatami — a traditional Japanese craft you can take home. No sewing needed. Beginner-friendly, and you can also choose to make a ring case. Discover the beauty of tatami-beri, the decorative fabric used on traditional Japanese tatami mats. Choose from over 200 patterns and create a one-of-a-kind item to remember your trip. What is Tatami-beri? Tatami-beri is the decorative edge of Japanese tatami mats. Originally designed for durability, it later became a symbol of status and tradition. Each pattern carries meaning—representing prosperity, protection, and longevity. Today, tatami-beri is reimagined as a modern craft material, blending tradition with creativity.