3 hours
E-voucher
Multiple
Overview
The best way to appreciate Japan’s great food is to learn to cook it yourself. This immersive tour starts with meeting your guide (and chef), to cook a meal together, and explore the Karahori Shotengai market (if option selected). It’ll help you learn about ingredients, techniques, and culinary traditions before you cook. The cooking experience will cover dishes such as sushi, character bento boxes, or Japanese curry rice. You’ll be able to ask questions and go at your own pace.
Operated by
Traveling Spoon, Inc
Ratings & Reviews
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A fantastic meal and a wonderful experience!
Fran_W, Aug 2025
The cooking class and market shopping was a great and unique addition to our trip. Shohei is a fantastic host and teacher, was very careful about food allergies, and we have new skills and excellent recipes to bring home!
Fun afternoon with the Samurai cook and co.
ivenh2025, Mar 2025
We had a very enjoyable afternoon with Masato-san und Chi-san - involving cooking delectable Miso soup and making our own sushi rolls. Both the chefs were very patient and friendly during class. Their teaching was enriched by lots of banter but also trivia and stories revolving around Japan and Osaka, making it a memorable experience. We would like to thank the Samurai Cooks for the opportunity to learn a little bit more about Japanese cuisine and culture.
Great personable experience
Katie_W, Jul 2024
We learned a lot about Japanese culture while cooking three separate dishes and miso soup. Samurai Max is the perfect host. He contacted us ahead of time for preferences and made sure we had no allergy issues. By explaining the seasonings and sauces we will be able to replicated what we learned. We had teens that he engaged throughout the process, making it fun for them. His cooking studio is close to other major activities and we did a photo shoot with another vendor after to complete the evening. He went the extra mile to make sure my son got what he wanted at nearby market too!
Lovely local home cooked meal
Teri_N, Mar 2023
My teenage daughters and I had a lovely time learning to cook five different dishes with Yoshiko. She picked us up from her local train station, took us to the local grocery store and then we headed to her home. She was well prepped for us to make the most of the time we had to learn how to prepare five different dishes; chicken teriyaki, rolled egg omelet, tofu gratin, wakame/ cucumber/ spinach salad, salmon with steamed veggies, teriyaki chicken. We also had rice, miso soup, tea, and kirin. She was such a sweet lady and took the time to speak with my daughter who is learning and trying to use Japanese while she is here. I’d highly recommend Yoshiko’s mother’s taste cooking class if you want to learn how to make a home cooked meal. It was a lot of delicious food, so come hungry. Mahalo nui loa Yoshiko for your hospitality, we enjoyed the experience!
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Shared cooking class in Osaka with your host Masato
- For the market tour option - enjoy a guided tour of Karahori Shotengai market
- Homecooked Japanese meal
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Individual purchases at the market
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- When booking your Osaka cooking class, please indicate your menu preference. If no preference is specified, the default class will be a sushi-making experience.
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Max can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request.
- On days when Masato is unavailable, an equally wonderful chef colleague will host you.
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.