Osaka Local Market Tour & Cooking Class

Join Samurai Max, a bilingual instructor and takoyaki restaurant owner, in a unique local exploration of Osaka’s foods and flavors. Away from the tourist crowds, this tour starts with a stroll through a shopping street where residents go grocery shopping. See daily life in Osaka while Max shows you around, answering any questions you may have about Japanese products. You’ll then go to his modern kitchen studio where you’ll cook and enjoy the dish of your choice. Do you fancy okonomiyaki, or perhaps ramen? Maybe you’re vegan or have a gluten-free dietary requirement. This cooking class will be tailored to your dietary preferences and needs, so please let your host know what kind of foods you’d like to make and what your restrictions are, and he’ll take care of the rest. The menu is completely flexible, so choose your favorite foods from Japan (or Osaka!) and enjoy cooking and eating in Max’s spacious cooking studio with a great city view. The meal includes Japanese tea and a seasonal dessert. Itinerary: -Meet Samurai Max at Matsuyamachi Station -Tour a local shopping street -Learn to cook your favorite Japanese foods -Enjoy your meal with tea and a seasonal dessert over a conversation with Samurai Max, while enjoying the stunning view of Osaka from the studio This experience is perfect for families looking for a fun activity to connect with Osaka’s gastronomy away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist circuit, solo travelers with dietary requirements, groups of friends who would like to spend time together — all kinds of travelers will enjoy this cooking and eating experience with Samurai Max!