Osaka Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Expert Masato/Shohei

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

When booking your Osaka cooking class, please indicate your menu preference. If no preference is specified, the default class will be a sushi-making experience.

If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking

Max can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request.

On days when Masato is unavailable, an equally wonderful chef colleague will host you.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Osaka is renowned as a culinary haven, making it the perfect place to immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine. In this shared, hands-on, two-hour cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare three authentic Japanese dishes from scratch, guided by your expert host while discovering traditional Japanese cooking techniques and cultural insights. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created. When booking your Osaka cooking class, please indicate your menu preference. If no preference is specified, the default class will be a sushi-making experience. The sushi class features a unique selection of ingredients, including tamagoyaki (rolled Japanese omelet), Wagyu beef, and a variety of seasonal Japanese vegetables such as lotus root, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms. Please note that raw fish is NOT included in this class. If you choose the market tour option your host will take you to the nearby Karahori Shotengai market, a covered shopping street filled with small stalls selling vegetables, fresh food and condiments for a quick 30-min tour.

Sample Menu

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Choice 1: Sushi Course

Maki Sushi, Chirashi Sushi, and California Roll, Miso Soup, Green Tea, Souvenir

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Choice 2: Wagyu Sushi Course

Wagyu Sushi, Cucumber Roll, Miso Soup, Green Tea, Souvenir

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Choice 3: Tempura Course

Prawn Tempura, Seasonal Vegetable or Mushroom, Kakiage Tempura (carrot and onion), Bowl Rice, Green Tea, Souvenir

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Choice 4: Ramen and Gyoza

Ramen, Toppings of Ramen, Gyoza Dumpling, Green Tea, Souvenir

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Choice 5: Osaka Festival Course

Takoyaki making with Takoyaki maker; Yakisoba and Karaage will be served by the owner, Green Tea, Souvenir

What‘s Included

Shared cooking class in Osaka with your host Masato

For the market tour option - enjoy a guided tour of Karahori Shotengai market

Homecooked Japanese meal

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Individual purchases at the market

Options

Cooking + dinner with Masato

Mrkt+Cook+Lunch with Masato

Cooking + lunch with Masato

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic
Kendra E,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience. We went to the market and our chef so was patient answering all our questions. We then returned to his kitchen and made the best food! Probably the best experience we've had in Japan yet!
Best experience ever
Andres A,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was Amazing! Shohei is an amazing cook and even better person. He showed me how to make Ramen and gyosas and everything ended up Delicious!!! Also appreciate Sho’s recommendation for places to go later in my trip in Japan! Totally recommend, hopefully I can do it again my next trip
Fun experience in Japanese cooking class
LauraN826,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fun time making gyoza & ramen with Shohei as our guide. Our food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience!
A fantastic meal and a wonderful experience!
Fran W,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The cooking class and market shopping was a great and unique addition to our trip. Shohei is a fantastic host and teacher, was very careful about food allergies, and we have new skills and excellent recipes to bring home!
Fun afternoon with the Samurai cook and co.
ivenh2025,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very enjoyable afternoon with Masato-san und Chi-san - involving cooking delectable Miso soup and making our own sushi rolls. Both the chefs were very patient and friendly during class. Their teaching was enriched by lots of banter but also trivia and stories revolving around Japan and Osaka, making it a memorable experience. We would like to thank the Samurai Cooks for the opportunity to learn a little bit more about Japanese cuisine and culture.
Great personable experience
Katie W,,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We learned a lot about Japanese culture while cooking three separate dishes and miso soup. Samurai Max is the perfect host. He contacted us ahead of time for preferences and made sure we had no allergy issues. By explaining the seasonings and sauces we will be able to replicated what we learned. We had teens that he engaged throughout the process, making it fun for them. His cooking studio is close to other major activities and we did a photo shoot with another vendor after to complete the evening. He went the extra mile to make sure my son got what he wanted at nearby market too!
Lovely local home cooked meal
Teri N,,Mar 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
My teenage daughters and I had a lovely time learning to cook five different dishes with Yoshiko. She picked us up from her local train station, took us to the local grocery store and then we headed to her home. She was well prepped for us to make the most of the time we had to learn how to prepare five different dishes; chicken teriyaki, rolled egg omelet, tofu gratin, wakame/ cucumber/ spinach salad, salmon with steamed veggies, teriyaki chicken. We also had rice, miso soup, tea, and kirin. She was such a sweet lady and took the time to speak with my daughter who is learning and trying to use Japanese while she is here. I’d highly recommend Yoshiko’s mother’s taste cooking class if you want to learn how to make a home cooked meal. It was a lot of delicious food, so come hungry. Mahalo nui loa Yoshiko for your hospitality, we enjoyed the experience!