Osaka in 1 Days - Make 12 pieces of sushi (Nigiri and Gunkan)
In Collaboration with 株式会社SALTE. Updated on February 24, 2026.
Hands-on sushi making class in Namba (Osaka). Make 12 pieces of sushi including nigiri and gunkan-style sushi. Vegetarian, vegan and halal menus are available on request. A sushi-chef costume is provided and all guidance is in English. Note: drinks and dessert are listed as excluded.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with 株式会社SALTE, inspired by the tour Sushi Making Experience Namba. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Make 12 pieces of sushi (Nigiri and Gunkan)
- Vegetarian, vegan and halal menu options
- Sushi-chef costume provided
- English-language instruction
- Central Namba / Shinsaibashi location
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Itinerary
Day 1
90-minute hands-on sushi making class in Nishishinsaibashi (Namba area). Guests will be welcomed, given a short introduction, shown techniques for forming nigiri and gunkan, make 12 pieces total, then taste their creations.
Sushi Making Experience Namba — 90-minute class
Meet at the studio in Nishishinsaibashi. Short welcome and hygiene briefing, step-by-step instruction on forming nigiri and gunkan-sushi, hands-on making of 12 pieces per person, group tasting and photos. Vegetarian, vegan and halal ingredient options are available when requested in advance. Drinks and dessert are excluded.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start. The meeting address is 2 Chome-6-11 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward (near Shinsaibashi / Namba stations).
- If you need vegetarian, vegan or halal ingredients, notify the operator at booking and again on arrival to ensure the correct menu is prepared.
- A sushi-chef costume is provided—bring a phone or camera for group photos and wear clothing you don’t mind rolling up for food preparation.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Experience |
Why this experience
You put on a sushi-chef costume, pick up a bamboo rolling mat, and suddenly you're not just visiting Osaka — you're making something in it. Over ninety minutes in a central Namba kitchen, an English-speaking instructor walks you through twelve pieces of sushi: nigiri pressed by hand, gunkan wrapped with nori, each one a little better than the last. The ingredients are fresh, the instruction is patient, and the costume is more fun than you'd expect.
What makes this work for a group of friends is the shared fumbling — someone's rice ball falls apart, someone else accidentally makes a perfect piece on the first try, and by the end you're all eating sushi you made together. Vegetarian, vegan, and halal menu options mean nobody has to sit out. The location near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi makes it easy to walk straight into Osaka's liveliest streets afterward, full and proud.
Best for friends looking for a hands-on experience that's fun, delicious, and gives everyone something to brag about at dinner later.
Before you go
- Best time: Available year-round. Indoor activity — no weather dependency.
- Budget: Check the booking widget for current tour pricing. All ingredients, tools, and costume are included. No additional costs.
- Difficulty: Easy. Standing and seated instruction. No prior cooking experience needed.
- What to bring: Clean hands and an appetite. Camera for costume photos. Long hair tied back is recommended.
- Getting there: 1A 2 Chome-6-11 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward. Short walk from Namba or Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro.
- Accessibility: Indoor venue on one level. Contact the operator about specific mobility or dietary needs when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need cooking experience? No. The instructor guides you step by step, from rice handling to shaping nigiri.
Are dietary options available? Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and halal menus are available. Specify when booking.
How many pieces do I make? Twelve pieces per person — a mix of nigiri and gunkan styles.
Can I eat the sushi I make? Yes. You'll eat everything you make at the end of the class.
What's included in this itinerary? This itinerary on TheNextGuide is free to read and follow at your own pace. The bookable experience includes a sushi-chef costume, ninety minutes of English-language instruction, fresh ingredients for twelve pieces, and a group tasting.
Complete your trip in Osaka
Pair your sushi class with more Osaka food and culture:
- Osaka in 1 Day - Sushi making with history quiz near Dotonbori — Try a different sushi workshop with a Japanese food history angle
- Osaka in 1 Day - Ura-Namba hidden backstreet food tour — Eat your way through the alleys behind Namba after class
- Osaka in 1 Day - Bento cooking class and market tour — Expand your Osaka kitchen skills with a morning bento session
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*Last updated: April 2026*
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