Osaka in 1 Days - Interactive sushi history quiz
In Collaboration with Food Activity Japan. Updated on February 23, 2026.
Hands-on sushi making class in central Osaka (near Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi). Learn sushi history, make two types of sushi (roll and authentic nigiri), then taste what you made. English-speaking instructors. No prior experience required.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Food Activity Japan, inspired by the tour Sushi Making Osaka. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Interactive sushi history quiz
- Make two types of sushi: roll and authentic Japanese sushi (nigiri)
- Taste your own sushi with guidance from an English-speaking instructor
- Central location near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi
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Itinerary
Day 1
Meeting point at Sushi Making Osaka for check-in, hands-on sushi lesson, and tasting.
Arrival & check-in
Please arrive at the Galleria Acca Building entrance and check in at the reception on the 3rd floor. Staff will confirm names and the session start.
- Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and enter the Galleria Acca Building (1-16-20 Higashi-Shinsaibashi); take the elevator to 3F for the classroom.
- Use Shinsaibashi Station (Osaka) for public transport—it's approximately a 5–8 minute walk to Higashi-Shinsaibashi.
- Have the name on the booking ready at check-in; the class begins promptly at the scheduled time.
Hands-on sushi making: roll sushi & authentic nigiri
Interactive demonstration and guided hands-on session. Learn sushi history via a short quiz, then make roll sushi and authentic Japanese nigiri under instructor supervision.
- Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tips from local experts:
- Wear comfortable clothing that can handle light splashes from soy sauce or vinegar used in sushi rice.
- Instructors speak English and will guide each step—ask questions and follow hands-on demonstrations for best results.
- If you require a special menu (vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, or allergy accommodations), this must have been requested at booking; changes cannot be made on the day.
Tasting, Q&A & wrap-up
Taste the sushi you made, take photos, ask final questions, and conclude the session. Staff will confirm any follow-up information before you depart.
- Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tips from local experts:
- Allow 10–15 minutes after the session for tasting, photos, and to gather your group before heading out.
- Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi shopping/eating streets are within a short walk from the venue if you plan to continue exploring immediately after class (for example, near Ebisu Bridge / Ebisubashi).
- Be considerate when photographing other guests and keep group noise at a friendly level so everyone can enjoy the tasting.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Neighborhood, Experience, Meal |
Why this experience
Before you touch a single grain of rice, you take a quiz. Not the stressful kind — the kind where you discover that sushi has a history stretching back centuries and that the techniques you're about to learn were refined long before refrigeration existed. It's a clever way to start a cooking class: you understand what you're making before you make it.
Then you're at a prep station in the Galleria Acca Building, a short walk from Dotonbori, rolling maki and pressing nigiri under the guidance of an English-speaking instructor. The class moves between two styles — roll sushi and authentic nigiri — so you get the contrast between the approachable crowd-pleaser and the precise, minimalist form. By the end you're eating what you made, comparing notes with your group, and feeling like you actually learned something instead of just consuming something.
The central location means you step outside and you're in the heart of Osaka's nightlife and street food district. Perfect for friends who want to start the afternoon with hands-on learning and end it with Dotonbori's energy.
Before you go
- Best time: Available year-round. Entirely indoors — no weather dependency.
- Budget: Check the booking widget for current tour pricing. All ingredients and instruction are included. No additional costs.
- Difficulty: Easy. Standing and seated. No cooking experience needed.
- What to bring: Clean hands, appetite. Camera for the process shots. Hair tie recommended for long hair.
- Getting there: Galleria Acca Building, 3rd floor, 1-chōme-16-20 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward. Short walk from Shinsaibashi or Namba Station.
- Accessibility: Building has lift access. Contact the operator about specific needs when booking.
Frequently asked questions
What's the sushi history quiz? A brief, fun introduction to sushi's origins and evolution in Japan. It sets context before you start cooking.
What types of sushi do I make? Roll sushi (maki) and authentic nigiri — two styles that give you a range of techniques.
How long is the class? Approximately one hour and forty minutes, including the quiz, hands-on making, and tasting.
What's included in this itinerary? This itinerary on TheNextGuide is free to read and follow at your own pace. The bookable experience includes an interactive sushi history quiz, English-language instruction, ingredients for roll and nigiri sushi, and a group tasting of everything you made.
Complete your trip in Osaka
From sushi making, dive deeper into Osaka's food world:
- Osaka in 1 Day - 12-piece sushi class with costume in Namba — Compare techniques at a different sushi workshop nearby
- Osaka in 1 Day - Ura-Namba hidden backstreet food tour — Eat your way through the alleys behind Namba
- Osaka in 1 Day - Bento cooking class and Tenjinbashi market tour — Learn to cook Japanese bento with local ingredients
Browse all Osaka itineraries at TheNextGuide.
*Last updated: April 2026*
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