Sushi Class in Osaka Dotonbori: Make 3 Types

Roll, shape and press three kinds of sushi, then sit down to eat them

A three-hour sushi-making class in Osaka where you learn to make nigiri hand-shaped sushi, salad roll and oshi-zushi pressed sushi from a local Japanese instructor. You make the sushi yourself using the techniques taught in class, then eat what you've prepared with miso soup. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request. Children from age 6 are welcome.

The experience

You start by making a salad roll: crab-flavored kamaboko, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, tuna mixed with mayonnaise, and nori wrapped around tamagoyaki egg roll. Your instructor shows you how to roll it tight and slice it clean. Next comes nigiri, the hand-shaped sushi that sits on a bite-sized piece of vinegared rice with fish, shellfish or omelet on top. The third type is oshi-zushi, the pressed sushi that is traditional in the Kansai region. You fill a square wooden frame with sushi rice and toppings, then press it down with your hand so the rice sticks to what sits on top. In Osaka it is called box sushi, and you cut it into pieces just before you eat.

The class runs three hours and covers all the techniques you need to make each type properly. Your instructor speaks English and walks you through the steps as you work. The apron, all ingredients and a recipe card are included, so you leave with the method written down. At the end of the class, you sit down and eat the sushi you just made, served with miso soup.

Vegetarian options are available (you can choose with eggs or without), and gluten-free preparation is also possible if you note it when you book. The location is in Dotonbori, and public transportation options are available nearby. The space is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are accessible as well.

What’s included

• All ingredients for the three types of sushi.
• apron and recipe card.
• instruction from a local Japanese instructor in English.
• miso soup served at the end of the class.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cooking Sun

Is this one for you?The class is in Dotonbori with public transportation nearby, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there. You book the time, show up and spend three hours making sushi with someone who knows how. If you're staying elsewhere in Osaka or traveling without a vehicle, this settles the logistics and gives you a skill at once.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What are the three types of sushi I'll make in this Osaka class?

Salad roll (with crab-flavored kamaboko, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, tuna and egg roll), nigiri (fish or shellfish placed on vinegared rice), and oshi-zushi (pressed sushi made in a wooden frame, traditional to the Kansai region). Each one uses a different technique.

Do I need any sushi-making experience to join this class in Osaka?

No. Your local Japanese instructor teaches you the techniques for all three types from the start, so beginners are welcome. Children from age 6 can join as well.

What happens at the end of the sushi class?

You eat the sushi you just made, served with miso soup. The class includes all ingredients and an apron, and you get a recipe card to take home so you can make it again.

Can I request vegetarian or gluten-free options for this Dotonbori class?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available with eggs or without eggs, and gluten-free preparation is also offered. Leave a note when you book to request either one.

How long does the sushi-making class take?

The class runs three hours. You learn and make all three types of sushi during that time, then eat what you've prepared before the class ends.

Where is this sushi class located in Osaka, and how do I get there?

The class is in Dotonbori, and public transportation options are available nearby. The space is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are accessible as well.