Top Hyogo Prefecture Cooking Classes

Making sushi is a skill that is difficult to master alone. Get a hands-on experience under the guidance of an expert in this class at an Osaka restaurant. In a small group of no more than 14 participants, learn how to make sushi, as well as other typical Japanese dishes including miso soup and yakitori chicken.

Join a Japanese cooking instructor for a virtual cooking class that introduces you to Japanese culture and cuisine while teaching you to make chicken ramen. Making ramen noodles from scratch can be intimidating, but with a personal instructor to walk you through each step of the process this experience is worry-free. Note that the class is hosted in Japan Standard Time (GMT+9).

Ramen is a Japanese specialty of noodles in a broth with mixed toppings such as pork, seaweed, and egg. There are lots of different varieties of ramen, so save time and learn how to make three types in one class (salt ramen, soy sauce ramen, and miso ramen). No need to worry about bringing anything with you as all utensils and ingredients are provided.

You'll get a hands-on training from a qualified instructor. You'll master how to make ramen from scratch. Also two different types of gyoza. You'll learn unique cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home. Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Get acquainted with Japanese home-style Japanese cuisine during a 2.5-hour cookery lesson in Osaka. In a small group limited to eight, you’ll prepare and cook dishes such as ginger pork, fresh tofu, and miso-marinated salmon, and sample different types of matcha tea on traditional tatami mats. At the end of the class, you’ll feast on the fruits of your labor during a communal meal.

Create your own bento box lunch during a Japanese cooking class in Osaka. Taking place at the popular Sakura Cook restaurant, the small-group cooking experience shows you how to make up to seven classic dishes that are often made in Japanese homes. You’ll learn how to marinate, cook, and then pack your meal before eating your creations at the end.

Making sushi or nigiri can be a daunting prospect for beginners; this hands-on class teaches you the basics. Follow along with your chef guide while they move through the steps of creating a sushi meal, from miso soup to traditional sweets. With a small group of just eight people or fewer, you’ll get plenty of personalized attention and enjoy an intimate meal when you finally sit down to eat your creations.

Tempura refers to a Japanese dish of delicately battered and deep-fried ingredients—usually seafood and vegetables. This small-group cooking class is perfect for travelers interested in learning how to master the art of making six different types of tempura, as well as Japanese soup stock (dashi). No need to worry about forgetting the skills you learn—the tutor provides recipes to take home.

Learn to make Oyakodon—a chicken and egg rice bowl—in a virtual cooking class that guides you through the steps of this traditional Japanese dish. With the guidance of an expert, you can learn to make this dish in your own kitchen, making it easy to recreate on your own for years to come. This class is ideal for cooks who want to branch out and experience Japanese culture.

Master the art of tempura at a professional cooking studio during a 2.5-hour class. Get a hands-on experience as you learn the history of tempura, and understand the steps to making dashi (traditional fish stock), which is used as a base for soup and dipping sauce. Presentation is important in Japanese culture, so learn to set and garnish your dishes in an artful way, then enjoy your meal. Choose to pair drinks with your meal for an additional cost.

Learn how to make takoyaki, a beloved Osaka street food snack, during a cooking class at Sakura Cook. The tasty balls of batter are typically filled with octopus, but you have the choice to use different ingredients such as meat or vegetables, if you wish. Roll up your sleeves to make, mould, and bake the batter, then eat your handmade snacks at the end of the class; it’s a fun experience for adults and kids alike.

Learn how to make vegan sushi from an authentic Japanese instructor in this online cooking class. While making sushi can be difficult on your own, with an instructor to walk you through each step of the process it becomes accessible regardless of your experience level. Plus, by joining a cooking class rather than looking up recipes on your own, you can ask questions and get personalized guidance along the way.

There is no food more synonymous with Japan than sushi. Learn more about the iconic Japanese dish—and how to prepare it yourself—in this cooking class. Learn how to make sushi rice, “dashi,” (traditional soup stock), miso soup, and three types of sushi. Afterward, sit down to enjoy your meals together.

Learn about the uniqueness of Japanese sweets, which are made from natural ingredients like beans and rice, during this small-group experience in Osaka. Prepare nerikiri (from sweetened white bean paste and glutinous rice) and color and customize your sweets to your liking. Then make matcha using special tools. Enjoy your sweets with a cup of matcha at the end of class.

We will cook home style ramen broth and ramen toppings like grilled pork, seasoned egg and the other toppings, and Gyoza from scratch. All recipes were created by me to recreated easily at home. You will learn easy and quick ramen soup cooking way without instant soup stock. Firstly, I will explain all ingredients to make the dishes. Then, I will demonstrate how to make all the dishes and we will cook together. Finally, we will eat them and enjoy chatting after finished cooking. - WHAT TO EXPECT - ・Understand basic Japanese ingredients ・Learn how to prepare all the ingredients to make ramen soup and the toppings ・Learn how to make gyoza skin and gyoza filling ・Learn how to wrap gyoza and grill - MENU - ・Ramen ・Gyoza ・Small dessert * Please understand the class menu will change slightly due to seasonality of ingredients. - ADDITIONAL NOTES - If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation.

Discover Japan's elaborate tea-drinking tradition during a half-day Chaji tea ceremony. This private experience offers the chance to become intimately acquainted with the process and manners of one of the three Japanese arts of refinement. An Associate Professor is your guide, so you’ll learn the way of tea from the very best.

【Highlights】 A traditional ascetic training at a solemn hall which was used as the setting of the Hollywood movie "The Last Samurai" Climbing up Mt. Shosha with a Ropeway and have a panoramic view of Himeji city Mountain climbing and forest bathing at a place known for its spirituality You can learn the culture and the history form a monk directly. Vegetarian cuisine with alcohol（Option）

At the Izushi Eirakukan in the castle town of Izushi, which looks good in kimono, we will wear a kimono and take a photo. First of all, you will slowly choose your favorite kimono from more than 100 types of kimono, and the dresser will dress it. Professional photographers are on standby at Izushi Eirakukan. Determined pose in front of the camera.

The class is good to enjoy “IZAKAYA” Japanese pub style and for people who want to know Japanese food culture deeply. We will cook 4 kinds of popular Japanese pub food and like yakitori (grilled checken), rolled omelette, deep fried tofu and Japanese pickles. After cooking, you will enjoy eating them with local sake. My town has a lot of sake breweries so I will introduce 3 types of local sake. You will taste them and experience food and sake paring. - WHAT TO EXPECT - ・Understand basic Japanese ingredients ・Learn how to make yakitori, rolled omellette, deep fried tofu and Japanese pickes from scratch ・Understand basic sake knowledge ・Learn how to choose sake to match dishes - MENU - ・Yakitori (grilled chicken) ・Japanese rolled omellette ・Deep fried tofu ・Japanese pickles ・3 types of local sake - ADDITIONAL NOTES - If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation.