Top 10 Small Group in Osaka

Destination: Osaka.
• Practice authentic Kendo in a real Japanese dojo in central Osaka • Beginner-friendly program with friendly, patient instruction in English • No prior experience required—ideal for first-time visitors to Japan • Learn Samurai culture, Kendo history, and Bushidō in a clear, simple way • Wear traditional Kendo uniforms (Dōgi & Hakama) and full protective armor • Learn basic posture, footwork, and Shinai (bamboo sword) techniques • Enjoy a safe, match-style Kendo session under professional supervision • Martial arts or Kendo practitioners can spar with a title-holding Kendo master •Train in a dojo where authentic Samurai artifacts and history are on display • Take photos and videos in full Samurai gear • Comfortable facilities with air conditioning, showers, and changing rooms • Easy access within Osaka City This hands-on experience is perfect for travelers seeking a deeper cultural connection and an authentic taste of the Samurai spirit beyond sightseeing.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
Enjoy cooking Osaka best street food Takoyaki with local guide's secret recipe and special ingredients including Wagyu and cheese. Making Takoyaki is really fun and your own cooked Takoyaki is more delicious than street vendors. Enjoy Japanese sake tasting with sake expert (your guide is a sake sommelier and former brewer.) You will have fun learning basics of sake such as history, culture and making process, also get tips how to choose sake at restaurants. There are more than 10 types of sake available. Tasting differences and find your favorite sake through the tasting. After this activity, you will be able to enjoy sake more on your trip in Japan. This is the unique activity combining tasting experience and cooking class together.
Known For: Osaka Cooking Classes, Osaka Food & Drink, Osaka Sake Tasting, Osaka Small Group, Osaka Best Conversion, Osaka Excellent Quality, Osaka Top Product, Osaka Restaurants, Osaka Dining Experiences.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
Start your day discovering Osaka’s top highlights before the crowds arrive! This early morning walking tour takes you through Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori with a friendly English-speaking guide. Learn about Osaka’s history and modern culture while sampling local street food and enjoying one included drink. Perfect for travelers who want to explore the city efficiently in just a few hours — a great introduction to Osaka’s lively atmosphere and rich traditions. (Operated by GuideMe Japan – find us on Instagram @guidemejapan!) Important: Please do not be late as we have other guests on this tour. We will departure on time, and cannot accept any late guests whatsoever.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
Ramen is a very popular Japanese food. It is now world famous. Therefore, everyone has eaten it, but not many people have made ramen. In this cooking class, you will actually knead the ramen with your own hands. The soup is also made starting from boiling the chicken bones. There are several toppings to choose from, but you can put them on according to your taste. Let's make sightseeing in Osaka a memorable one with your own ramen made with your own hands. *Please leave a note upon booking for vegetarian option / pescatarian option / no-fish option. *Gluten-free option is not available.
Known For: Osaka Excellent Quality, Osaka Small Group, Osaka Food & Drink, Osaka Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
This is a 2-hour calligraphy workshop in Namba, downtown Osaka. Even if you are a beginner, no worries as a Japanese calligraphy instructor will give you detailed instructions step by step. Writing Japanese using a brush and ink will be an unforgettable experience. In this workshop, you will know what the Japanese calligraphy really is besides learning calligraphy with writing your own name in kanji or katakana. At the end of the workshop, you will create a one-of-a-kind handwritten souvenir by writing your name on colored paper or on a name tag. Write your own name in Japanese and take it home with you, along with your memories of Japan. Dotonbori, Nihonbashi, and Kuromon Market are close by, so you can go to those areas before or after the workshop, so you can make the most of your day!
Known For: Osaka Art Classes , Osaka Small Group, Osaka Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
At the beginning of this class, choose your favorite lunch box and wear an apron. Cooking starts from making traditional Japanese broth 'Dashi'. After that, you make seven basic Japanese dishes often eaten at home, using Wagyu (Japanese beef), shrimp, salmon, egg, squash and mushroom, green vegetable, also make triangular rice balls. In this experience, you acquire various cooking techniques such as frying, grilling, simmering and marinade. In addition, after practicing to make triangular shapes using plastic molds, you complete two rice balls. When all the dishes are completed, please try packing in a lunch box with fresh vegetables! Your instructor advises on an attractive pack way. At the end, place the dishes, along with chopsticks and let's say “Itadakimasu”! Please enjoy the meal you made served with the complimentary Miso soup.
Known For: Osaka Food & Drink, Osaka Small Group, Osaka Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Osaka.
With the help of your local Japanese instructor, you’ll make three types of sushi, Nigiri hand-shaped sushi, rolled sushi "Salad Roll" and Oshi-zushi pressed sushi. At the end of the class, you eat what you just made with miso soup! *Please leave a note upon booking for vegetarian option / gluten-free option.
Known For: Osaka Cooking Classes, Osaka Small Group, Osaka Excellent Quality, Osaka Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
【This plan is also available for children under 13 years old. Please join us as a family.】 By joining this mochi pounding experience, participants will gain insights into the cherished history and cultural significance of this Japanese tradition. Participants will use traditional tools such as a mortar and pestle to pound and shape the glutinous rice dough. Afterward, they can enjoy freshly made mochi in its plain form or topped with delicious accompaniments such as kinako (roasted soybean powder), sweet red bean paste, nori (seaweed), and sweet soy sauce. This immersive activity provides a unique window into Japan's rich culinary traditions, making it a must-try for anyone curious about the country’s timeless gastronomic heritage. Experienced instructors will teach you patiently, so feel free to join with peace of mind!
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Osaka.
Join our Umeda pub adventure! Discover three unique izakaya through retro arcades, underground alleys, and sleek skyscrapers—and dive into Osaka like a local. ・Try Osaka’s iconic foods and enjoy izakaya culture with drinks ・Explore three totally different areas of Umeda - not just the business district ・Step into local-favorite Izakayas you’d never find on your own ・Discover hidden underground alleys with a friendly local guide ・Easy access for travelers staying in Umeda or coming from Kyoto, Kobe, or Namba
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Osaka.
Enjoy the calligraphy experience of traditional Japanese culture. With 27 years of experience as a calligraphy instructor, I will provide you with easy-to-understand and detailed instruction. We will talk about Japanese letters, explain how to use calligraphy tools, and teach you the basics of how to use a brush. Then, students choose one of the 16 kanji that are popular overseas, practice it, and write it on a Japanese board. Sign your name, place it in a special art frame, and your original work of art is complete. You can take it home, so please display it at home. At the end, enjoy green tea and Japanese sweets, and take a commemorative photo. It will be a wonderful memory for you. The event will be held on the first floor of a hotel in Shinsaibashi, the center of Osaka. It's very convenient, just 1 minute walk from the subway station.
Known For: Osaka Small Group, Osaka Historical Tours, Osaka Best Conversion, Osaka Art Classes , Osaka New Product.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.