Osaka in 1 Day for Friends - Short guided shopping tour on Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai
In Collaboration with Osaka Cooking Base. Updated on February 24, 2026.
Meet in Tenjinbashi for a short local shopping tour to pick key Japanese ingredients, then join a hands-on Bento (Wappa) lunchbox class. You will prepare about five small dishes (including tamagoyaki and karaage), learn simple, authentic seasonings, plate a balanced, colorful bento, and taste your finished meal.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Osaka Cooking Base, inspired by the tour Osaka Cooking Class: Bento & Store Tour. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Short guided shopping tour on Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai
- Hands-on Wappa bento lunchbox class
- Learn to make tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) and karaage (fried chicken)
- Take-home skills and plating techniques for balanced, colorful bentos
Itinerary
Day 1
Morning session: meet in Tenjinbashi, shop for ingredients, then cook and taste your Wappa bento.
Meet & check-in — Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai (Tenjinbashi shopping street)
Meet your instructor at the agreed point on Tenjinbashisuji shopping street for a quick check-in and introduction to the day. Instructor will confirm allergies and run through the session plan.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early to find the meeting point and complete the check-in.
- Bring any written allergy details in English or Japanese for quick reference.
- Carry a small tote or day bag to hold any small purchases from the shopping stop.
Local ingredient shopping tour — Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai
Short guided walk along Tenjinbashisuji to visit 2–3 local vendors (produce, dry goods, or small grocer) to introduce common bento ingredients and seasonings used in the class.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear comfortable shoes; the shopping street is pedestrian-friendly but may be busy on weekends.
- If you want to photograph goods, ask vendors first — many are used to tourists but appreciate the courtesy.
- Small purchases are cash-friendly; carry a few coins or small bills for quick items.
Bento (Wappa) cooking class — hands-on instruction
Hands-on cooking session where you will prepare around five small dishes (including tamagoyaki and karaage), season and plate them into a Wappa-style bento lunchbox, and learn tips to recreate these at home using easy-to-find ingredients.
Tips from local experts:
- Notify the instructor again of any dietary restrictions right before cooking to ensure safe substitutions.
- Wear comfortable, short-sleeved or rolled-sleeve clothing and tie back long hair; an apron will be provided if required.
- If you prefer less oil or a vegetarian option, request alternatives at the start — the instructor can adapt common recipes.
Taste, pack your Wappa bento & closing
Taste the dishes you prepared, pack your Wappa box to take with you if applicable, and receive a short recap of recipes and basic storage/transport tips.
Tips from local experts:
- Plan to take your bento home the same day; bring a cool bag if you’ll be traveling in hot weather.
- Ask for written or digital versions of the simple recipes before you leave to help recreate them at home.
- If you need to leave early, let the instructor know so plating and tasting can be adjusted to your schedule.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Total Activities | 4 |
| Total Places | 4 |
| Activities Types | Neighborhood, Shopping, Experience, Meal |
