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Small-Group Osaka Market Tour & Cooking Class with Locals

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Family Friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Japanese, English
Cooking studio
Cooking demonstration
home cook
Market Tour
5+ hours
Min 1, max 13 guests
Start times: 11:00am, 2:00pm
Meet your host at Matsuyamachi train station and take a short 5-7 minute walk to Karahori Shotengai, a historic covered shopping street in Osaka. This vibrant market is lined with small stalls and shops selling fresh produce, local delicacies, and unique souvenirs - a perfect place to explore Japanese ingredients and condiments while picking up a few gifts to take home if you like. Your 30-minute, small-group market tour begins at a local supermarket, where you'll get an introduction to essential Japanese ingredients. From there, stroll through the bustling fish, vegetable, and fruit markets as your host shares insights into the seasonal produce and its role in Japanese cuisine. Along the way, you might enjoy a sweet snack like dango (dumplings) or dorayaki (pancakes) and stop by a traditional dashi or kombu shop to learn about the foundations of Japanese flavors. After the market tour, return to the cooking studio, where you'll put your newfound knowledge to use, preparing and enjoying a delicious meal together.

NOTE: If you choose a market tour and cooking class experience, you will decide your menu along with your host at the market.
Cooking Experience
3 - 4 hours
Min 1, max 13 guests
Start times: 11:00am, 5:00pm
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.
Notes
Your host can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please let him know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance, while booking your Osaka cooking class online.
Your host is flexible on timings between 10am - 8pm so if the default times do not work for you, feel free to request your host to start at a different time.
On days when Masato is unavailable, an equally wonderful chef colleague will host you.

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

  • Please choose 1 menu from the below options:
  • Menu 1 (Sushi Course - Default): Maki Sushi, Wagyu Sushi, Chirashi Sushi, Miso Soup, Souvenir
  • Menu 2 (Tempura Course): Prawn Tempura, Seasonal Vegetables or Mushrooms, Gomae-e, Miso Soup, Bowl Rice, Souvenir
  • Menu 3 (Ramen and Gyoza): Ramen, Toppings of Ramen, Gyoza Dumpling, Souvenir
  • Menu 4 (Osaka Festival Course): Takoyaki making with Takoyaki maker; Yakisoba and Karaage will be served by the owner, Souvenir

More about Masato or Shohei

Masato, also known as Max, lived in New York for 25 years before moving to Japan in 2010. He now teaches English to locals and Japanese to expats. With a diverse background in the food industry, he has worked as a sushi chef in New York, owned a Hawaiian café in Osaka, and operated a Takoyaki bar near Dotonbori. On days when Masato is unavailable, his equally warm and passionate colleagues, Shohei or Chiyoe who are avid travelers and food lovers, will host you. Masato, Shohei, and Chiyoe all share a deep love for Japanese cuisine and are eager to teach guests about traditional ingredients, cooking techniques, culinary traditions, and culture. Your Japanese cooking class in Osaka takes place in a professional cooking studio within an apartment. It’s a welcoming experience, perfect for beginners, families, children, and couples. The hosts’ goal is to make cooking both easy and enjoyable, helping you gain new skills while immersing yourself in the art of Japanese cuisine.

What others are saying

Nov 28, 2025
"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!"
Kendra
Nov 21, 2025
"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"
Andrea
Oct 26, 2025
"We had a fun time making gyoza & ramen with Shohei as our guide. Our food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience!"
Laura
Aug 23, 2025
"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!"
Fran
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Cancellation

  • No worries booking: free cancellation within 24 hours of booking.
  • Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus service fees.
  • If your experience is cancelled within 48 hours of your experience, no refund is provided.

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