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Osaka Sushi and Miso Soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavors by Local Operator

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Activity provider: yuki Japanese cooking class
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3-hour tour in Osaka, including Fresh ingredients and traditional seasonings and Instruction by well-trained chef clearly for cooking. Run by yuki Japanese cooking class, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 hours
  • Fresh ingredients and traditional seasonings
  • Instruction by well-trained chef clearly for cooking

Osaka Sushi and Miso Soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavors by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $125.5 per person
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Osaka. It is run by yuki Japanese cooking class, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Osaka is Japan's kitchen: the city that invented takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, and Dotonbori's canal of neon signs is where it eats them. Osaka Castle is a 1931 concrete reconstruction of Hideyoshi's fortress with a museum inside and a moat and park worth an hour; Kuromon market is the food market; Shinsekai is the retro district under Tsutenkaku tower; Umeda Sky Building has the open-air observatory. Osaka is the base for day trips to Nara, Kobe, Himeji and Koyasan, all under an hour and a half. The city is louder and cheaper than Kyoto and its people are known for it.

The price covers Fresh ingredients and traditional seasonings and Instruction by well-trained chef clearly for cooking. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

yuki Japanese cooking class sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with yuki Japanese cooking class before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Fresh ingredients and traditional seasonings
  • Instruction by well-trained chef clearly for cooking

Important information

Meeting point

yuki Japanese cooking class sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $125.5
$125.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 23 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Martin
June 28, 2026

We had such an amazing cooking class with Yuki! She is incredibly kind, friendly, and so much fun to spend time with. She explained everything clearly and made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxed. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, and we learned so many useful tips along the way. It was one of the highlights of our trip. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone looking for a fun, authentic, and memorable experience. Thank you, Yuki!

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Evelin
June 5, 2025

Yuki was very friendly, the cooking class was very informative and in a cozy environment. We were able to make so many different dishes which we could eat together at the end of the course. Very much recommended!😊

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Carina
July 3, 2024

Yuki was great! The food was amazing and she had a lot of good tips for both cooking and for Osaka. We are so ready for a sushi party with friends when we’re home

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Cozmin
October 27, 2024

Very good experience, learned a lot both about cooking and local slice of life things.

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Katharina
September 27, 2024

It was very personal. We were only 4 and we could even take our baby with us. The host was very friendly and explained everything very well. And of course it was tasty.

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Aaron
September 27, 2024

We had an amazing time. Yuki was a fantastic host who picked us up from the train station and showed us to her apartment. she told us about her life and about her passion for cooking traditional Japanese cuisine. she used the freshest ingredients and showed and helped us create x3 styles of sushi, dashi broth, miso soup and omelette as well as telling us insider tips and tricks which we will take home! We purchased her cook book and cannot wait to try at home. Thank you so much for a lovey time Yuki! Would highly recommend

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Sabrina
September 24, 2024

The course with Yuki was amazing! She taught us step by step how to make sushi and miso soup and sent us the receipts afterwards so that we can cook them at home. I forgot to tell her in advance that I’m a vegetarian, but luckily that wasn’t a problem for her. She also provided us with great insider tips about Japanese cooking and Osaka.

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Lewis
August 31, 2024

We really enjoyed our cooking class experience, and Yuki was a fantastic host. The miso soup and sushi we made was the best we had in Japan! We would highly recommend this activity for anyone who wants to learn more about Japanese food and cooking.

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Jennifer
July 5, 2024

Yuki was an amazing hostess and chef. We had so much fun making our sushi and miso soup, it turned out delicious. She will send you the recipes so you can make it when you get back home too! I highly recommend this activity if you are in Osaka. It was a nice relaxing experience after running around all day seeing the sights.

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Saskia
May 24, 2024

We had a fantastic afternoon with lots of interesting insights. We already had a bit experience, but gained new knowledge throughout all steps. She showed us how to actually treat/prepare the rice properly in a traditional pot. We did a huge variety of dishes and also experienced the ‚basics‘, e.g. of making the wasabi paste or dashi broth. We took our baby to the class (I asked beforehand about this) and she supported in the best possible way to make it a great experience for all of us. Finally, even if the place of action is not in the city center it is super easy to reach. Half an hour with

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Robert
May 9, 2024

It was a delicious pleasure to get Japanese kitchen insights from Yuki. I had the privilege to be the only guest. Highly recommended activity!!

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Damien
May 4, 2024

Very good experience, worth every penny and every minute!

Frequently Asked Questions

yuki Japanese cooking class sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Dashi, the fish stock, is in almost everything, so vegetarian and vegan need to be named specifically and the host will plan a kombu-based version. Halal-certified restaurants exist in the big cities but are fewer, so say so early.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Fresh ingredients and traditional seasonings, Instruction by well-trained chef clearly for cooking
The duration of the Osaka Sushi and Miso Soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavors by Local Operator is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
April for cherry blossom around Osaka Castle, or November for peak autumn foliage and the year's lowest rainfall. Both are the most crowded and most expensive months, so book hotels 3+ months ahead. See our best time to visit Osaka guide.
Get an ICOCA IC card (works interchangeably with Suica/Pasmo) and tap on/off the subway and buses. The Osaka Amazing Pass bundles transit with free entry to Osaka Castle and dozens of attractions if you're sightseeing hard for a day. See getting around Osaka.
Three days covers the essentials: a day for Osaka Castle and the city center, a day for Dotonbori and Shinsekai, and a day for a Nara or Kyoto side trip. Our 3-day Osaka itinerary has the full route.
Yes — Nara is about 30-45 minutes by Kintetsu train for the deer park and Todai-ji, and Kyoto is roughly 29 minutes by JR Special Rapid. Both are easy half-day or full-day trips. See our Osaka to Nara guide and Osaka to Kyoto guide.
Takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake) are Osaka's signature street foods, best sampled around Dotonbori and Kuromon Market. See our Osaka food guide.
Yes — it's the city's neon-lit entertainment and food district, and while it's undeniably touristy, the energy, canal-side glow, and street food density make it genuinely worth an evening. See the Dotonbori guide.
Shinsekai is Osaka's retro, slightly gritty downtown district built around the Tsutenkaku Tower, known for kushikatsu (fried skewers). It's generally safe for tourists, especially in the daytime and early evening. See the Shinsekai guide.
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