Osaka Sushi Making Class: Make 12 Pieces

You make the sushi yourself, not watch someone else make it.

A 90-minute sushi making class in Osaka's Dotonbori where you learn to roll 12 pieces of nigiri and gunkan-style sushi from a live guide in English, Chinese or Japanese. The class includes all ingredients, a sushi-chef costume, and Japanese sake or beer; vegetarian, vegan and halal menus are available. You leave knowing how to make sushi at home.

The Experience

The class happens in Dotonbori, Osaka's busiest food district, and runs for 90 minutes. A sushi chef teaches you step-by-step how to prepare and roll two styles of sushi—nigiri and gunkan—using real ingredients and proper technique. By the end you've made 12 pieces yourself, not observed someone else making them. The guide speaks English, Chinese or Japanese, so the instruction is clear no matter which language you need.

You wear a sushi-chef costume during the class, which sets the tone for hands-on work from the start. All the ingredients, tools and guidance are included in the price, so there's nothing extra to arrange. If you follow a vegetarian, vegan or halal diet, the kitchen prepares a menu that works for you—you're not eating around restrictions. After you finish rolling, you get to taste what you made, paired with Japanese sake or beer.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and close to public transportation. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The class fills up regularly, so booking ahead is worth doing if you have specific dates in mind.

What’s included

• 90-minute sushi making class with live guide in English, Chinese or Japanese.
• 12 pieces of sushi (nigiri and gunkan styles).
• all ingredients and tools.
• sushi-chef costume.
• Japanese sake and beer.
• vegetarian, vegan and halal menu options available.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sushi Making Experience Namba

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to actually roll sushi yourself rather than watch a demonstration—the 90 minutes is enough to learn the technique and leave knowing you can do it again at home. The Dotonbori location puts you in the heart of Osaka's food scene, and the guide's live instruction in your language means nothing gets lost in translation.

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Top questions

Can I take a sushi making class in Osaka if I don't eat fish?

Yes. The class offers vegetarian, vegan and halal menus, so you learn the same rolling techniques using ingredients that match your diet. You still make 12 pieces and take home the skill.

How long is the sushi making class in Osaka?

The class runs for 90 minutes from start to finish, including instruction, rolling your 12 pieces and tasting what you made with sake or beer.

What language is the sushi class taught in?

The guide teaches in English, Chinese or Japanese, so you can book whichever language works for you. All instruction is live, not recorded or translated after the fact.

What do I make in the sushi class?

You roll 12 pieces of sushi across two styles: nigiri and gunkan. The chef shows you how to prepare the rice, handle the nori and shape each piece so you can do it at home.

Is the sushi making class in Dotonbori accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the transportation itself is wheelchair accessible too.