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Japanese Home Cooking Class in Osaka | Gyoza, Onigiri & Tamagoyaki in a 70-Year-Old Traditional House

Cooking Class Menu

We will make these together:

・Gyoza( Japanese dumpling)

・Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet)

・Onigiri (Japanese rice balls)

And I will prepare homemade miso soup for you.

Cooking Class Information

Welcome to Y's Kitchen!

In this cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic Japanese home cooking in a 70-year-old traditional Japanese house in Osaka.

Together we will cook three popular Japanese dishes:

・ Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)
・ Onigiri (Japanese rice balls)
・ Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet)
・ Miso soup(prepared by Yuka)

I will guide you step by step, so even beginners are very welcome!

After cooking, we will enjoy the meal together in a relaxing traditional Japanese atmosphere.

You will also have time to take photos, relax on the engawa (traditional veranda), and enjoy the small garden behind the house.

This experience is not just a cooking class —
it is a chance to experience Japanese home culture.

Solo travelers are very welcome!

I look forward to cooking with you at Y's Kitchen!

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[Special Opening Price]
☆Special opening price(¥10000) is available for a limited time!
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[Children policy]:

☆12 years and older only.

☆Same price as adults

What you will do

1. Let's meet at the station.

Let's meet at Hanaten station at 9:50. My class will start at 10:00 so PLEASE BE ON TIME!! Thank you. The place where we cook and experience together is located in a quiet local neighborhood in Osaka. You can experience real Japanese daily life, not a tourist area. About 20〜25minutes from Osaka station or Shin-Osaka station by train(no transfer). Please take JR Osaka Higashi Line to Hanaten. I will be waiting for you around the exit gate. ( There is only one exit gate so don't worry to get lost!) It takes only 5 minutes walk from Hanaten station to the place where my class is held. Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, the class may start without you, and you may need to come directly to the house.

2. Welcome drink and explain about what we will make at my class.

I will explain what we will make together and also,I will give you my recipes of course! Let's get started, shall we?

3. Tamagoyaki – Sweet Japanese Rolled Omelet

In this class, you’ll learn how to make tamagoyaki, a beloved Japanese rolled omelet. We gently cook thin layers of seasoned egg and roll them one by one to create its signature shape. It may look simple, but it requires timing and care — and it’s so satisfying when you get it right! This slightly sweet omelet is a comfort food for many Japanese people.

4. Gyoza Making Experience

In this class, you’ll make Japanese gyoza completely from scratch! We’ll mix fresh ingredients for the filling, then I’ll guide you step by step as you fold each dumpling with beautiful pleats. It’s easier than it looks — and so satisfying once you get the rhythm! Finally, we’ll cook them together until the bottoms turn perfectly crispy while the inside stays juicy. The sizzling sound, the aroma, and that first bite… pure happiness!

5. Onigiri Lesson Process

We begin by touching freshly cooked, steaming rice. You might laugh and say, “It’s hot!” as you gently hold it in your hands. Not too tight. But not so loose that it falls apart. Imagine you are holding something precious. Keep a little air inside. This is the moment you discover that “just right” pressure with your own palms. As the shape slowly comes together, you’ll see a little smile appear — “Oh… I’m actually making it.” Wrap it in nori, take a bite. The onigiri you made yourself has a surprisingly gentle, comforting taste.

6. Final Moment — Eating Together

Finally, everything comes together on the table. The gyoza you folded, the onigiri you shaped, each dish made with your own hands. We sit down, look at each other, and say, “Itadakimasu.” In that moment, it’s more than just food. It’s laughter, a little pride, and the warmth of sharing. You take the first bite — crispy, juicy, comforting. And somehow, it tastes even better because we made it together.

About Host

Yuka

Hello, I’m Yuka.

I've been working in a cooking industry for more than 20 years so far...sometimes as a chef, sometimes as a manager of the restaurants, sometimes both of them.


I started this cooking experience because I believe food is more than just something we eat — it’s something we share.
When we cook together, we laugh, we learn, and we create memories that stay with us.

My gyoza are not about fancy ingredients or complicated techniques.
They are about the joy of wrapping each one by hand, hearing the sound as they sizzle in the pan, and seeing everyone smile when we gather around the table.

Even if you are a beginner, please don’t worry!
You don't need any cooking experience.
You don't need perfect English.
Just bring your curiosity...I will take care of the rest!

I hope this will be more than a lesson — I hope it becomes an enjoyable moment during your time in Japan.

I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!!

Area

Exact location provided after booking.