Shopping at Kuromon market and Making Jewel Box Sushi with Matcha

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

• Stroll through the bustling Kuromon Market, filled with fresh seafood, vegetables, and traditional Japanese sweets.

• Buy fresh ingredients for your sushi while exploring the lively market with your guide.

• Create colorful Osaka-style box sushi (hako-zushi) using traditional wooden molds — fun, hands-on, and photogenic!

• Enjoy your sushi with side dishes and a light appetizer, then finish with matcha and a Japanese sweet.

• Perfect for families: children can join the activity or play in our nursery-designed kids’ area.

• All sessions are private at no extra charge, allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace.

• Capture your culinary creation during photo time before tasting.

• Conveniently located between Dotonbori and Kuromon Market, easy to add to your sightseeing schedule.

• Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options available upon request.

• Experience Osaka’s food, culture, and fun in a unique and memorable way!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Photos during the experience

Local cooking teacher

Recipes

All Fees and Taxes

Hakozushi, side dish, soup and dessert

Kids' space equipped with toys, play pen

Japanese Apron Rental

Television with video

Sake tasting is available as a paid option(2000 yen).

What To Expect

Explore Kuromon Market & Make Osaka-Style Box Sushi! Experience the real taste of Osaka in this fun, hands-on cooking class perfect for families and friends. Start your adventure with a stroll through the lively Kuromon Market, where colorful stalls are filled with fresh seafood, vegetables, meat, and traditional Japanese sweets. Enjoy chatting with friendly vendors while your guide selects the best ingredients for today’s sushi-making. After exploring, take a short 5-minute walk to our cozy kitchen studio. Learn how to make Osaka-style box sushi (hako-zushi) — beautiful pressed sushi made by layering rice, egg, vegetables, and seafood using traditional wooden molds. Once your sushi is ready, take some great photos and enjoy your meal with a light appetizer. Then relax with matcha and a Japanese sweet, the perfect way to end your experience. Families are warmly welcomed! Children can join in or play in our kids’ area designed by a certified nursery teacher. All sessions are private at no extra charge, and vegetarian or dietary requests are always welcome.

Options

Making Hakozushi

Reviews

4.83

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The sweetest people you’ll meet in Osaka
Charlotte A,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The nicest guides and hosts we’ve ever met in Japan. Saori gave us a mini tour on our way to the market and Satoru was our happy photographer. We felt truly welcomed and at home in their kitchen. Amazing experience, 10/10 would love to visit again and do their other tours.
Amazing sushi box making experience in Osaka
kenzot915,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a wonderful time with Saori and Satoru, who guided me through my very first sushi box making experience. It was a fun and engaging activity, and I was truly happy with the result — my sushi box was not only beautiful but also absolutely delicious, a little masterpiece! The hospitality and warm welcome were incredible — very friendly and family-like. We also had a very interesting conversation, which made the experience even more special. I highly recommend this experience, 100%! They also offer Japanese calligraphy, which I didn’t get the chance to try this time, but I will definitely come back for it.
My English isn’t perfect, but everyone was super kind, and they had a translator, so I had no problems at all.
J4304VDdavidc,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Making this type of sushi was way more exciting than regular sushi — it honestly looked like a jewelry box, and I ended up taking tons of photos! They said the fish was from Kuromon Market, and it was super fresh. Such a fun and unique experience. Highly recommended!
Booked last-minute ’cause it was gonna rain — turned out to be the best idea!
maryjJ2306ZR,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super close to the station, all indoors, no stress. We ate a lot, had fun, and got a real taste of Japanese culture. Now we seriously wanna come back to Japan!
wonderful experience
josephaO1256YO,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We joined the experience of making Hakozushi with my children. My son was tired of sightseeing. Namba Yuclis had a kids' space where children could lie down and watch videos on Netflix or play with blocks.My wife and I enjoyed making box sushi and sipping sake without worrying about the kids. The children also enjoyed making small pressed sushi, and ate all the sushi they made, even though they usually have many likes and dislikes. Sally and Thor were friendly and smiling, and taught us in English and with a translator. The children played with them and had a great time interacting with them, Making friends in Japan and learning about Japan in depth was a valuable experience for us.