Sushi cooking class in Osaka: Make three types from scratch

You make your own sushi rice in a wooden tub before rolling a single piece.

A hands-on sushi cooking class in Osaka where you make three types of sushi, yakitori and miso soup under live instruction. You start by preparing sushi rice in your own wooden tub and paddle, then move through rolled eggs, traditional dashi broth, and three finished sushi varieties (nine nigiri, two gunkan-maki and one maki-sushi) before eating what you've made with a seasonal dessert.

The experience

The class runs 2.5 hours and starts with you in an apron, making sushi rice from scratch in a wooden tub and paddle that's yours alone for the session. Your instructor walks through each step, and the high-quality fish is a special order for this class. You'll move from rice straight into the three sushi types: nigiri-sushi, gunkan-maki (boat-shaped sushi), and maki-sushi (rolled). In between, everyone participates together to make rolled eggs for egg sushi using a rectangle-shaped frying pan, then you learn to make traditional Japanese dashi broth and miso soup with fancy-cut vegetables and tofu.

Yakitori, grilled chicken skewers, comes next. You skewer fresh chicken thighs yourself and grill them with a savory sauce as a side dish. All ingredients and kitchen utensils are included, and you get a printed recipe to take home. At the end, you set the table with chopsticks, say "Itadakimasu" (the Japanese phrase before eating), and enjoy the meal you made, finished with a complimentary seasonal dessert.

The class welcomes vegetarians and children from age 7 (with an adult). Your instructor speaks English or Japanese, so you can follow comfortably in whichever language works for you. Public transportation options are available nearby. Let the operator know about any dietary restrictions when you book.

What’s included

• All kitchen utensils and ingredients for the sushi, yakitori and miso soup.
• a wooden tub and paddle for your own sushi rice.
• a printed recipe.
• seasonal dessert.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 17:30, from JP¥ 15,000 per person, with a live guide in English and Japanese, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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

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AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

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

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Public transport nearby

Operated by Sakura Cook

Is this one for you?The class is taught in English or Japanese, so choose the language that works for you and follow the instruction comfortably. Children from age 7 can join with an adult, making it a hands-on option for families with older kids who want to cook together.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

Can I take this class if I've never made sushi before?

Yes. The class is designed for first-timers, and the instructor provides hands-on training from the start. You'll make sushi rice, rolled eggs, and three finished sushi types in one session, even if this is your first time.

What exactly do I make and eat at the end?

You make nine nigiri-sushi, two gunkan-maki, and one maki-sushi, plus yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), miso soup with tofu, and you finish with a seasonal dessert. You eat everything you've prepared.

Are vegetarians welcome?

Yes, vegetarians are welcome. Let the operator know about any dietary restrictions when you book, and they'll adjust the ingredients accordingly.

Do I need to bring anything or wear special clothes?

You'll wear an apron provided by the class. All kitchen utensils and ingredients are included, and you'll receive a printed recipe to take home.