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Osaka Local Cooking Experience And Market Discovery From Kobe

Day Trip, Group Tour
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Dive into Osaka's culinary culture with Masato, a local expert, in an immersive three-hour cooking class where you'll learn to make traditional sushi, character bento, or Osaka's famed takoyaki. Enhance your experience with a guided visit to the Karahori Shotengai market, where Masato introduces you to local ingredients and the vibrant flavors that make Japanese cuisine so unique.

Osaka Local Cooking Experience and Market Discovery from Kobe Excursion

Discover the delicious world of Japanese cuisine in the heart of Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary delights. Join Masato, a seasoned restaurateur, as he navigates you through the intricate journey of preparing Japan's signature dishes.

Your 3-hour interactive cooking session gives you the choice of making sushi or character bento. The sushi class sees you creating maki sushi, chirashi sushi, temari sushi, and a California roll, while the character bento class includes making fun totoro or pikachu shapes and karaage (fried chicken). Plus, you get the opportunity to try your hand at making Japanese curry rice or takoyaki, Osaka's famous ball-shaped snack. Ensure to mention your menu preference when booking your class. When your cooking wins the day, reward yourself with the superb meal you've crafted, complete with Japanese cheesecake and green tea for an authentic finish.

The culinary journey doesn't stop in the kitchen. Masato introduces you to the local market scene at the Karahori Shotengai market, an Osaka must-visit spot situated just a short distance from the train station. On this intimate tour, gain behind-the-scenes insight into Japanese ingredients and condiments, and even shop for souvenirs to take home. Following a visit to a local supermarket, the tour continues through a bustling fish market and local vegetable and fruit stands. Along the way, treat your taste buds as Masato shares unique tidbits about the local produce and their role in Japanese cuisine. Take the opporunity to snag a quick snack of dangos (dumplings) or dorayaki (pancake) before heading back to whip up your culinary masterpiece.

Book now to master the art of Japanese cooking in Osaka, a tantalizing treat not just for your taste buds but also for your love of exotic culinary experiences.

 
Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Small
 
Activity Type(s)
Culinary / Food
 
Tour Duration
4 Hours
 
Activity Level
Easy
 
Tour Leaves From
An approximate 40 to 45-minute taxi (not included, approximately $40 US each way) is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
 
Food/Beverage Provided
A local, homemade Japanese-style lunch is included. The menu on the day of the tour will vary according to seasonal availability. Green tea and water will be served with the meal.
 
Special Instructions
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes.
 
Restrictions
Strollers and walkers are accepted. Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are not permitted.
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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.