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Osaka Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Expert Masato/Shohei

Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$120.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Enjoy a Japanese cooking class in Osaka with your host Masato. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Masato lived in New York for 25 years, then moved to Japan in 2010. He has worked as sushi chef in New York, owned a Hawaiian café in Osaka and currently runs a Takoyaki bar. He is excited to share his passion and teach Japanese cuisine to those who are curious to learn about the ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary traditions.

• Osaka cooking class with a local expert in his studio, which has stunning views of the city
• Introduction to Japanese ingredients, cuisine and culture
• Learn to make sushi or ramen or tempura or gyoza
• Enjoy your Japanese meal with miso soup and green tea
• Suitable for beginners, families, children and couples
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets available, on request

If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of the Karahori Shotengai market

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Cooking + lunch with Masato
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Homecooked Japanese meal
  • For the market tour option - enjoy a guided tour of Karahori Shotengai market
  • Shared cooking class in Osaka with your host Masato
  • Individual purchases at the market
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
Please meet Masato at the Exit 3 of Matsuyamachi Station, and then walk together for 10 minutes to his cooking studio. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
Return details
Please meet Masato at the Exit 3 of Matsuyamachi Station, and then walk together for 10 minutes to his cooking studio. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

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.

If you choose the market tour option: Masato will take you to the nearby Karahori Shotengai market, a covered shopping street filled with small stalls selling vegetables, fresh food and condiments.

On days that Masato is not available, his partner chef will host you.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Max can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request.
  • On days when Masato is unavailable, an equally wonderful chef colleague will host you.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Osaka Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Expert Masato/Shohei

    Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $120.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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