Sushi Making Class & Dotonbori Food Tour in Osaka

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

A 2.5-hour class in Namba where you learn to make several types of sushi from scratch under the guidance of a Japanese culinary instructor, then walk through Dotonbori with your guide to discover street food stalls and local stories. The sushi-making portion takes 90 minutes and includes fresh ingredients and your meal. Food and drinks in Dotonbori are at your own expense. Available as a private tour or small group experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sushi making and Dotonbori food tour

• Meet guide at Metro Namba Station
• Learn sushi making in cooking studio
• Enjoy handmade sushi meal
• Walk through Dotonbori food street
• Sample Osaka street foods with guide
• Tour ends in Dotonbori for free exploration

The experience

You start at Metro Namba Station (Exit 24) and head to a cozy cooking studio where a Japanese culinary instructor teaches you to prepare sushi using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. The 90-minute hands-on class covers several sushi types, and you eat what you make. This is not a demonstration. You're rolling, shaping and plating your own creations.

After the kitchen closes, your guide leads you through Dotonbori, Osaka's lively entertainment and street food hub. The walk takes you past giant neon signs and buzzing food stalls. Your guide points out must-try snacks like takoyaki and gyoza, sharing local stories along the way. What you actually eat in Dotonbori is your choice and your expense. The guide is there to explain what's worth trying and why. The tour ends in Dotonbori, leaving you free to keep exploring on your own.

What’s included

• 90-minute sushi-making class with fresh ingredients and your prepared meal.
• English-speaking guide for both the kitchen instruction and the Dotonbori walking portion.
• guided tour through Dotonbori's street food stalls and local stories.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small Group TourGuide in English · Available from 17 Oct 2027

Private TourGuide in English · 13:45Private Tour

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:45

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you want the class and walk tailored to your pace and interests. The small group option works well if you enjoy meeting other travelers and sharing the experience.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What sushi techniques do I learn in the 90-minute class?

The instructor teaches you to prepare several types of sushi from scratch using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. You make your own meal and eat it as part of the class.

Is the sushi-making class hands-on, or do I watch a demonstration?

It's completely hands-on. You're the one rolling, shaping and plating the sushi under the instructor's guidance in the cooking studio.

What happens in Dotonbori after the sushi class?

Your guide walks you through the street food district, pointing out classic Osaka snacks like takoyaki and gyoza and sharing the stories behind each one. Food and drinks there are at your own expense, so you choose what to try.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the cooking studio?

You meet your guide at Metro Namba Station (Exit 24), and from there you head together to the kitchen. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the station.

Can I book this as a private tour or do I have to join a group?

You can choose between a private tour or a small group tour at checkout. Both include the same sushi-making class and Dotonbori walk with an English-speaking guide.