Osaka Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket VisitLearn authentic Osaka recipes and enjoy local sake in a fun, social cooking experience.
★★★★★- 4 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
What makes this tour unique
- Enjoy Osaka’s local dishes with a friendly guide in a fun, home-style cooking class.
- Master authentic recipes using easily accessible ingredients for your own home cooking.
- Sip on local Japanese sake, beer, and more while cooking and chatting with fellow travelers.
- Download the recipes after the tour and recreate the dishes at your next dinner party!
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
Dive into the heart of Osaka’s food culture with a unique cooking experience in our exclusive MagicalTrip Original Cooking Studio, where you’ll create iconic local dishes like niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza. Niku-sui is a flavorful beef soup loved by locals and a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Okonomiyaki, Osaka’s famous savory pancake, is a dish every local takes pride in, with endless personal variations to explore. Folding gyoza, the crispy and juicy dumplings, is a fun and interactive activity that brings out creativity and sparks laughter as you work together.
Your adventure begins with a trip to a local supermarket to pick up fresh ingredients, giving you a glimpse into the daily life of Osaka’s residents. Back at the studio, you’ll cook in a relaxed and welcoming environment, guided by a friendly local who will walk you through each recipe step-by-step. Recipes are designed to be authentic yet simple, making it easy to recreate these dishes back home. You’ll also have the chance to try local sake or beer, or opt for a refreshing soft drink, enhancing the cultural experience.
This cooking class is perfect for anyone who loves Japanese cuisine and wants to discover Osaka’s local flavors in a hands-on way. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with friends or family, or on your own, you’ll enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere where everyone feels at home. It’s a great way to connect with the local culture, learn something new, and create lasting memories.
No cooking experience? No worries! The guide will ensure every step is clear and easy to follow. Come hungry, bring your enthusiasm, and leave with the skills to impress your friends back home, along with a deep appreciation for Osaka’s culinary traditions. This is more than just a cooking class—it’s an immersion into the flavors and stories that make Osaka truly special!
Official guide
What's included
Meet Your Guide & Explore a Local Supermarket
Start your adventure by meeting your friendly guide at the designated meeting point, then head to a nearby local supermarket to gather the ingredients for your cooking class. As you explore the aisles, your guide will introduce you to the unique features of Japanese supermarkets, explaining the local ingredients and Osaka-specific specialties you’ll be using in your dishes. After picking up everything you need, it’s time to head to the cooking studio to get started on your culinary journey!
Get Cooking in a Fun, Hands-On Session
Put on your MagicalTrip apron and dive into the cooking fun! Learn how to prepare classic Osaka dishes, such as Okonomiyaki and Gyoza, with step-by-step guidance from your expert local chef. As you cook, you’ll enjoy sipping on your favorite drinks, nibbling on tasty bites, and engaging in lively conversation with your fellow travelers. Whether flipping Okonomiyaki or wrapping Gyoza, this interactive experience is guaranteed to be full of laughs and delicious moments.
Enjoy Your Creations with a Local Drink Pairing
Once your dishes are ready, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor! Experience local Japanese sake pairings with your meal and savor each bite while relaxing and chatting with your fellow participants, just like a fun home party. The recipes from your class are available for download, so you can recreate these authentic Osaka dishes back home with easy-to-find ingredients. Bring the flavors of Osaka to your own kitchen and impress your friends at your next dinner party!
Meeting Point
FamilyMart Minami Morimachi station south side
- In front of FamilyMart (1min walk from the 4B Exit of Minami Morimachi Station)
Itinerary
- Meet up at FamilyMart Minami Morimachi station south side
- Shopping groceries at a local super market
- Move to Cooking Studio
- Cook together with the local guide
- Have lunch together
- Return to Minami Morimachi Station
- Anyone over 12 years old can join this tour because cooking experience includes cutting and heating processes.
- Vegan and vegetarian are welcome. (We arrange ingredients and cooking process.)
- It is not available for people who are gluten-free.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.
- Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
- Please note that there may be other participants
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
- Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
- Free date/time change up to 24 hours till the tour starting time.
- Cancellation after the starting time or no show, we offer no refund or date/time change.
- We will start the tour on time. Being late for more than 5 minutes without contacting us will be regarded as a cancellation without any refund.
The minimum age to join this cooking class is 12 years old, as the activities involve handling knives and cooking with heat.
No, if your child does not participate in the cooking experience, the child price will not apply.
Yes! Vegetarians are welcome! Please note that we can adjust the ingredients and cooking process as needed. For example, beef, pork, or seafood used in the dishes can be substituted with vegetarian alternatives.
We apologize, but this tour does not offer a gluten-free cooking experience.
We apologize, but the recipes used in this tour cannot be adjusted to accommodate a vegan diet.
