Local Market Tour and Cooking Class in Osaka

US$ 170 per person

5.00 (3)

Starting time

12:30PM, 4:30PM

Duration

2.5 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, Japanese

About

Experience Osaka’s foods and flavors with Samurai Max, a bilingual instructor and takoyaki restaurant owner. Avoid the tourist crowds and start with a stroll through a local shopping street where residents shop. Max will guide you, answering questions about Japanese products. Then, head to his modern kitchen studio to cook and enjoy the dish of your choice, tailored to your dietary preferences, whether it's okonomiyaki, ramen, vegan, or gluten-free.

The menu is flexible, allowing you to choose your favorite Japanese dishes. Enjoy cooking and dining in Max’s spacious studio with a great city view. The meal includes Japanese tea and a seasonal dessert.

This experience is perfect for families, solo travelers with dietary requirements, and groups of friends looking to connect with Osaka’s gastronomy away from the tourist circuit.

Schedule

Meet Samurai Max at Matsuyamachi Station
Tour a local shopping street
Learn to cook your favorite Japanese foods
Enjoy your meal with tea and a seasonal dessert, conversing with Samurai Max and enjoying the stunning view of Osaka

Included Highlights

Explore a local shopping street and cook a delicious meal of your choice with a bilingual host; who is also a takoyaki restaurant owner. The menu is flexible and can be adapted to your dietary needs.

Family-friendly! Kids are welcome to join the lesson or play in a dedicated area with toys and video games during the class.

Learn to make your favorite Japanese dishes and enjoy a meal with tea and a seasonal dessert in a spacious; modern cooking studio with stunning views of Osaka.

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 3 reviews

"It was a unique and exquisite family activity."

The host, Max, a Japanese who speaks fluent English, gave us a great tour in nearby fresh market followed by a customized cooking experience in nice kitchen studio. He was very entertaining and we enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended this activity to everyone who are keen to learn more about Japan through food and cooking.

"Happy experience!"

Max took us to the local marketplace and bought unique ingredients to make ramen and gyoza! While the market touring, we enjoyed walking the history of Osaka's local market! Max explained all about the different stores they have and their highlights! I was so impressed that some stores are over 250 years old and they are running it for 8 generations! Not just eating and cooking but we've had very new way to experience Japan!

"It was one and only cooking class that had marketing tour together."

Max was very patient and informative throughout the guiding and cooking. We've strolled through nearby local marketplace and had so much fun. Max guided where to buy all the traditional Japanese ingredients and what I was surprised is that the wagyu beefs were so cheap to buy! I'd recommend getting that to cook!

Meeting Point

Meet your host at Matsuyamachi Station Exit 3 (about 25 mins from Osaka Castle/20 mins from Osaka Station by train).

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

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