Private Tour

Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda

Overview

Available languages

Korean

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Private transportation

What To Expect

You can cook Japanese home cooking together (partial demonstration), and eat the food you made yourself. You can choose from 5 types of menus. After that, it's time to put on a kimono and take a photo on your own. (You can't go outside. There is a small Japanese-style area.) Women's kimonos can be selected from several types, such as furisode, hakama, and bridal gowns. Men wear a kimono with haori or a hakama. After booking, please let us know the selection menu (1 menu per group) and the number of men and women from the viator account. menu ①　Ginger-grilled pork, Rice ball, Rolled egg omelette and Miso soup ② Japanese stewed meat and potatoes, Miso soup, Rolled egg omlette and Rice ball ③　Takoyaki and Japanese dessert ④ Bento(lunch box) and Miso soup ⑤　Japanese style hamburg, Miso soup, Spinach(leafy vegetables) with sesame dressing and Rice ball ※　Each menu comes with water and Japanese tea.

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Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda

Reviews

5.00

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Japanese Stewed Meat course
170delaneyc,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Naoko and Hisako were so friendly and were kind enough to cater to my gluten-free diet. Definitely a great experience if you find yourself in Osaka. The two of them are great cooks and very informative!
Best cooking class and Kimono experience
Leighanne M,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is the best experience we have had in Japan, these two beautiful ladies gave us such a personal experience in their home. The cooking experience was fabulous very hands on, we also got to eat everything. The kimono and photo shoot was such fun . The memories of these two ladies and the experience they gave us was 100%. They went above and beyond with everything. Highly recommend doing this.
Amazing experience!
Ashley B,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Naoko and Hisako were really awesome hosts! We didn't realize it was a private experience until arriving, so that was a pleasant surprise. They quickly gave us a quick education about kimonos and similar garments. Then we discussed the cooking menu. They prepared a pot of rice. But we did the rest of the cooking! They walked us through the preparation of a delicious Osaka-style omelet, filled rice balls, miso soup, and marinated pork cutlet. All the food was delicious, and they sent us home with our recipe sheets. After the meal was over, they dressed us in our kimonos and did a very professional feeling photo shoot. It was a great experience. We would do it again to try learning new dishes. The hospitality of Naoko and Hisako was unmatched. My fiancé and I enjoy cooking, but I don't think you need any cooking experience to enjoy this.
Cooking and Kimono enjoyed very much
Y3419HJdanielr,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hosts were so nice and friendly! They were very patient and encouraging while teaching. They took the time to talk to us and explain everything that was happening as well.
Japanese Home Cooking Experience!
Sightsee18671931127,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience! Naoko and Hisako were very friendly and did a great job teaching! English was good and food was very tasty. Excited to try making these when I get back home to the States (we made omelette, beef stew, onigiri, and miso soup)
We made origiris and miso soup
N3497QZbillyl,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We made very delicious food and the teachers are so patient. I enjoyed it very much and I would recommend joining this class.
Amazing cooking experience
Dreamer12821194373,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice host, detailed and clear course. Patient and chatty. Had a chill conversation during the class. Learnt to cook Misu soup, egg rolls, onigiri. Taste amazing as well. Can't imagine my friends can cook 😂. Strongly recommend to join.
Recommend!
759junel,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing experience :) The teachers are kind and instructions are clear. Also we could receive the recipe so that we can practice back in home with it!
Fun experience for all
Discover11132068131,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a very good time with Hisako and Naoki.! They were very friendly and informative. We felt right at home and thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
Amazing and unforgettable experience
I3976GEchloem,
Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The food was so delicious and the ladies were extremely nice and educational. I went with friends and we all had a great time. We learned about Japanese culture and food which was really cool. They also kindly assisted us with other activities and travel information. Overall, it was an amazing and memorable experience! Would highly recommend.