Discover Japanese ingredients and culinary culture
Master sushi rice and decorative vegetable-cutting techniques
Create nigiri and rolled sushi from scratch
Prepare soft homemade tofu
Make dashi broth and miso soup
Join Saeko’s Japanese home cooking class in Osaka to learn how to make 3 types of vegan sushi, tofu, and miso soup!
This is a hands-on experience that combines lessons in Japanese culinary traditions with a friendly, social element.
Since 2018, Saeko, your cheerful cooking instructor, has taught over 1000 international guests in English. Saeko-san previously lived in Denmark and has traveled to 21 countries–experiences that fuelled her passion for connecting with other cultures through the art of Japanese cooking.
When she traveled abroad, Saeko taught Japanese recipes to her friends and enjoyed sharing these experiences with them. Now back in Japan, she hopes to connect with people from countries far and wide through her range of home-cooking experiences.
Your cooking class will take place at Saeko’s cozy kitchen, where you’ll make three types of vegan sushi: nigiri sushi, thin-rolled sushi, and an avocado roll.
You’ll learn how to make sushi rice, prepare the ingredients, the art of making dashi stock, and more. After making your vegan sushi masterpieces, prepare soft tofu and miso soup.
Private booking is available.
Standard class participants must be over 5 years of age, but private classes can accommodate guests under 4 years old.
Please be careful with fire and knives (guardians of younger participants are asked to pay close attention).
Guests will make three types of vegan sushi, including nigiri sushi, thin-rolled sushi, and an avocado roll. The class also includes preparing homemade tofu and miso soup.
Vegetarian
Available
Vegan
Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Not Available
Gluten-free
Available
Kosher
Not Available
Vegetarian
Available
Vegan
Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Not Available
Gluten-free
Available
Kosher
Not Available
Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.
4 pieces of nigiri sushi, 1 thin roll of sushi, 1 avocado roll
Homemade soft tofu, miso soup, and dessert
Tea
English recipe booklet
Apron and kitchen utensils
Transportation to and from the venue
Osaka
We will meet at Senri-Chuo Station on the Midosuji Subway Line.
It is easily accessible from central Osaka with no transfers required (about 15 min from Shin-Osaka, 20 min from Umeda, and 30 min from Namba).
Detailed meeting instructions and a Google Maps link will be provided after booking.
I had such a wonderful vegan sushi-making experience in Osaka! ☺️
Saeko is a very professional and thoughtful instructor, and I could really tell that she carefully selected high-quality ingredients for the class.
I was so happy to see the sushi I made myself at the end of the class. It looked beautiful and tasted delicious too! 😋
I learned not only how to make vegan sushi, but also about the beauty and presentation of Japanese cuisine. It was a very enjoyable and meaningful experience for m...read more
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Kiyomi AizawaJune 2026 • byFood
This was one our favorite activities in Japan! We were able to do a vegan menu and my teenagers were even engaged the whole time.
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Sarah HannekenMarch 2025 • byFood
My husband and I had an incredible time learning to make sushi with Saeko! Saeko welcomed us into her home and kitchen, where we learned all about the different ingredients in miso soup, sushi, and tofu, and then we got to make (and eat) each! We would love to take another class by Saeko. Very highly recommend this class as part of your visit to Japan! 🌸
MM
Mike mueriApril 2024 • byFood
Saeko was amazing and had an answer for all questions. Very accommodating and well done course.
J
JohnsonMarch 2024 • byFood
This cooking class has been an absolute highlight of our time in Japan! As a first-timer, Saeko was an excellent instructor with remarkable talent and a fantastic setup. The experience was incredibly authentic, and the flavors of the food were simply amazing. I'm still amazed at what I was able to create! I'm eagerly anticipating recreating these beautiful Japanese dishes at home using the recipes she provided. Highly recommended!
