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Explore vibrant Osaka through its food culture with street food, cooking classes, and curated dining tours for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Osaka Street Food Cooking: Takoyaki Making Class 1
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Takoyaki Making Class & Local Shop Tour in Osaka

Ever wanted to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki (octopus dumplings)? Led by an experienced chef, tour local shops and learn about ingredients before getting hands-on in making takoyaki dumplings and discovering the magic behind this iconic street food.

from$78.36
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Learn from fermentation specialist! Miso making workshop 2
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Miso Making Workshop in Osaka

Fermentation specialist Yoko will teach you how to make miso—the beloved staple ingredient of Japanese cuisine. Learn about the history and regional differences of this fermented bean paste from a certified guide/interpreter, and try it for yourself!

from$128.24
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Colorful Maki Sushi Making Class in Osaka 1
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Colorful Maki Sushi Making Class in Osaka

Need a break from typical tourist activities in Osaka? Come join Yoko-sensei in her Osaka kitchen and learn how to make colorful, delicious, and fresh rolled sushi—as well as other tasty Japanese side dishes!

from$113.99
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Family-Friendly Cooking Class in Osaka: Make a Tempura Meal 1
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Family-Friendly Cooking Class in Osaka: Make a Tempura Meal

In this Osaka cooking class, everyone is welcome to have fun making delicious, crispy tempura, a classic Japanese dish. Enjoy making and eating a tempura meal with Max, your bilingual host and local restaurant owner.

from$46.30
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Osaka Tea Ceremony, Tasting, & Culture Tour  4
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Osaka Tea Ceremony, Tasting, & Culture Tour

Experience an Osaka-style Japanese tea ceremony alongside an expert! You’ll participate in a tea ceremony, discover the surrounding customs and etiquette, then learn how to make matcha tea and enjoy sweet treats.

from$27.78
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Make Okonomiyaki & Yakisoba Near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine 1
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Make Okonomiyaki Near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Make the street food that have earned Osaka culinary fame in this okonomiyaki-making class near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Enjoy a shopping tour with a chef and get hands-on experience learning how to cook these delicious dishes.

from$78.36
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 Beyond the Tourist Trail: A VIP Food Tour of Hidden Osaka  1
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Food & Culture Tour w/ 3 Food Stops in Tenma, Osaka

Join friendly locals and indulge in classic Osaka foods in Tenma, Osaka’s nightlife and commercial hotspot. Explore a local supermarket, Japan’s longest-covered shopping arcade, and dine at 3 restaurants showcasing exemplary cuisine.

from$133.90
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Crispy Tempura & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ a Chef in Osaka 2
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Crispy Tempura & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ a Chef in Osaka

Cook a crispy tempura-topped rice bowl, traditional home-style miso soup, and a classic side dish at Chef Yuki’s kitchen in Osaka. Your host is a bilingual cooking specialist who used to work at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant.

from$7.12
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Osaka Home Cooking: Make Crispy Katsu (Pork Cutlet) Curry 1
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Osaka Home Cooking: Make Crispy Katsu (Pork Cutlet) Curry

Few dishes are more comforting than a warm and crispy home-cooked katsu curry! In this cooking class near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, you’ll learn how to make this classic Japanese dish with friendly local hosts.

from$78.36
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Bar Hopping Tour in Osaka: Drink like a Local in Dotonbori 1
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Bar Hopping Tour in Osaka: Drink like a Local in Dotonbori

Dive into the world of Osaka’s nightlife on this exciting bar hopping tour, where you will have the chance to explore a variety of drinking spots. From standing bars to whisky lounges, enjoy four drinks in total paired with small dishes.

from$78.36
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Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal 1
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Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal

Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.

from$78.36
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Sushi Making Osaka!Cooking Class in Japan! 6
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Sushi-Making Class in Osaka (Near Shinsaibashi Station)

Roll, press and arrange both nigiri and maki sushi during this sushi-making class in near Osaka’s bustling Dotonbori that is led by English-speaking sushi masters.

from$92.61
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Osaka Food Tour: Takoyaki, Kushikatsu, Okonomiyaki & More 1
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Osaka Food Tour: Takoyaki, Kushikatsu, Okonomiyaki & More

Taste Osaka specialties like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, takoyaki and more through this adventurous food tour led by a local guide. Explore local spots and learn insights on the authentic side of Osaka as you make your way through three food stops.

from$92.61
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Backstreets of Osaka Food Tour at Night 7
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Absolute Osaka Food Tour

Join this tour in Minami Osaka, where gleaming lanterns light the path from restaurant to restaurant, and larger-than-life food signs indicate glorious gyoza and seafood within. Explore 4 food stops and a local restaurant with a knowledgable guide.

from$199.84
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Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza 2
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Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza

A vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka? Look no further! Join Saeko–a pro chef, food stylist, and recipe developer–for a vegan cooking class. Develop cooking skills, make ingredients from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal.

from$64.12
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Combination Class of Ramen and 2 Types of Gyoza 1
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Make Ramen and 2 Types of Gyoza in Osaka

Ramen or gyoza? Why not both? In this fun class in Osaka, you'll learn to make these two cherished Japanese dishes from scratch and cook them to perfection! Once you have a taste, you'll understand why locals enjoy eating these two dishes together!

from$78.36
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Traditional Bento Making Class 4
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Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka

Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!

from$86.20
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Osaka Cooking: Vegan Sushi-Making Class with Saeko 7
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Osaka Cooking: Vegan Sushi-Making Class with Saeko

Learn how to make vegan sushi, prepare tofu, and a healthy miso soup with Saeko’s hands-on authentic home cooking class in Osaka! You’ll learn to cut, prepare, assemble the ingredients, and take home a recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.

from$64.12
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Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka 3
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Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka

From delicate nigiri sushi to hefty gunkan maki, learn how to make several types of sushi during this cooking class in Tokyo. With a side of yakitori, miso soup, pickles, this is the perfect balanced Japanese meal to impress family and friends.

from$101.88
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Osaka’s Best: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Local Food, & More 5
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Osaka’s Best: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Local Food, & More

Explore Osaka from top to bottom on this one-day tour with a local guide! Visit Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, stop for lunch (okonomiyaki, ramen, or kushikatsu), shop at Shinsaibashi, & then end at the Osaka Museum of Housing & Living.

from$149.61
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Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka 3
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Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka

Kansai locals will guide you through the streets of Osaka, showing you all that the city has to offer. Walking, talking, and drinking alongside the locals, you will discover another side of Japan that most tourists can only dream of experiencing.

from$128.24
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Blades of Steel: Japanese Knives, Museums, & Mochi in Sakai 8
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Blades of Steel: Japanese Knives, Museums, & Mochi in Sakai

Explore the world of Japanese knives on a Sakai City walking tour, featuring a historic cinnamon mochi shop, the Sakai Knife and Craft Museum, & an exclusive visit to the Yamawaki Knife Company for a tour, sharpening lesson, & custom knife order.

from$71.24
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Daytime Food Tour in Osaka Dotonbori 1
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Daytime Food Tour in Osaka Dotonbori

Known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” Osaka is a city for foodies. On this tour, weave through the backstreets of the Dotonbori and Nanba neighborhoods to find the best hidden food spots and enjoy specialties like fried skewers and Michelin-rated takoyaki.

from$180.25
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Osaka Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class (Vegan & Halal Options) 1
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Osaka Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class (Vegan & Halal Options)

Join an immersive, customizable ramen cooking class in Osaka and uncover the secrets to crafting an umami-rich broth in this fun, hands-on workshop. Options for vegetarian, vegan, halal and Buddhist diets are available.

from$106.86
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Osaka Home Party: Hot Pot Cooking Class Near Namba 1
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Osaka Home Party: Hot Pot Cooking Class Near Namba

Discover why Japanese hot pot is one of the most comforting communal dishes in Japan with this fun-filled, family-friendly experience near Namba. In a cozy home party setting, you'll learn to make nabe using an original recipe with your host.

from$85.49
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Quick & Easy Ramen-Making Class in Osaka 15
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Quick & Easy Ramen-Making Class in Osaka

Prepare a quick and easy bowl of ramen with a friendly bilingual host in central Osaka. After preparing the noodles, broth and toppings, you’ll assemble your bowl of ramen and enjoy your meal overlooking a pristine view of the Osaka city skyline.

from$53.43
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Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka 7
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Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

Make creamy ramen and crispy gyoza from scratch! Join Saeko–a food stylist, professional chef, and recipe developer–for an authentic home cooking class in Osaka!

from$64.12
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Osaka-Style Kitchen: Sushi, Tamagoyaki, & Miso Soup 9
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Osaka-Style Kitchen: Sushi, Tamagoyaki, & Miso Soup

Join Saeko, a professional food stylist & recipe developer, for a home cooking class in Osaka! Learn how to make 3 types of sushi, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), & miso soup. Enjoy your meal and take home an English-language recipe booklet.

from$64.12
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Discover Authentic Osaka Culinary Delights

Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and dishes that excite both locals and tourists alike. If you're visiting this bustling city, indulging in its food experiences is a must. Known as "Japan's Kitchen," Osaka promises a gastronomic adventure that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. From bustling street markets to intimate cooking classes, the city has an array of food experiences waiting to be explored.

One of the standout features of Osaka's food culture is its street food. Stroll down the lively lanes of Dotonbori and you'll be greeted with enticing aromas and vibrant sights. Try takoyaki, a favorite Osakan snack, which are deliciously gooey octopus balls cooked to perfection. As you savor each bite, you'll appreciate the culinary flair that Osaka brings to its traditional dishes. Don't miss out on okonomiyaki, a savory pancake that's subtly crispy on the outside and teeming with a delightful mix of ingredients including cabbage, meat, and seafood.

Beyond street food, Osaka's food experiences also extend to its local markets like Kuromon Ichiba Market. Known for its freshest produce and seafood, this market is a paradise for foodies looking to taste high-quality seasonal ingredients. Wander through the market stalls, sample a variety of snacks, and engage with local vendors who are more than eager to share their passion for food.

Engage in Unique Culinary Classes

If you're a hands-on enthusiast, Osaka offers numerous cooking classes that delve into the art of Japanese cuisine. These culinary workshops offer the chance to learn from local chefs, ensuring you gain authentic insights and techniques. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned food lover, a cooking class in Osaka is bound to enrich your culinary repertoire.

Courses typically cover a range of traditional dishes like sushi, udon, and tempura. Participants get to roll their own sushi, decipher the secrets of making perfect dashi (Japanese soup stock), and craft tempura that packs the perfect crunch. This interactive experience not only provides a tasting feast but also equips you with skills to recreate these dishes back home.

Moreover, many of these classes are held in traditional Japanese settings, providing a culturally immersive experience that enhances your understanding of the country’s culinary history. You'll leave not just with recipes and skills, but new friendships forged over shared meals and laughter.

Experience Exclusive Dining Tours

For those who prefer dining over cooking, joining a guided food tour in Osaka can uncover hidden gems and local favorites that might be off the beaten path. These tours typically include visits to izakayas (Japanese pubs), specialty restaurants, and traditional teahouses, all promising a fusion of flavors and culinary artistry. Under the guidance of local experts, you’ll be invited to indulge in a variety of tastings that showcase the essence of Osakan cuisine.

Exclusive dining tours might also offer cultural insights into the drinking customs and pairing suggestions with local sake or beer. This enhances your dining experience as you savor each dish alongside expertly chosen drinks, learning the nuances of balance and flavor harmony.

In conclusion, Osaka presents an exciting array of food experiences that cater to every taste and preference. Whether you're eating your way through the city’s streets, honing your cooking skills, or enjoying a curated dining tour, Osaka promises an unforgettable culinary journey. Embrace the warmth and hospitality of the city as you embark on this delightful adventure, and discover why Osaka truly is at the heart of Japan's culinary world.