Osaka · SAKE TASTING
Kansai brews some of the best rice wine in the country and Osaka drinks it standing up. These 7 tastings are priced by the pour count, with notes on the ones that add takoyaki and the ones held in a working brewery.
Make Osaka-style takoyaki, taste 10-plus sakes, and learn how to order with confidence from former brewer Momo near Namba.
“Momo was a great host. We learnt so much about sake and how to cook takoyaki. Can highly recommend this activity.”
Learn sake basics, taste seasonal varieties, and cook Osaka-style takoyaki with wagyu and cheese in an intimate two-hour class.
“We had a great time of sake tasting and Takoyaki cooking with Momo. She is a great host who made us feel very welcome and was very knowledgeable about sake and patient to answer all our questions. Cooking takoyaki ourselves was fun and it tasted delicious. I would highly recommend having this experience to everyone, it was one of the best if our time in Osaka.”
Cook okonomiyaki, gyoza, and niku-sui after a local supermarket visit, then taste Osaka sake in a friendly small-group class.
“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”
Cook niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza in Osaka, shop at a local supermarket, and share sake with a small English-speaking group.
“We had an amazing experience. Chie was fantastic! We would love to have more time with her. She was wonderful!”
Explore Osaka nightlife with local guides, izakayas, sake tasting, Hozenji Temple, street food, and karaoke with locals.
“This tour was amazing! The guide was so kind and friendly, we spent a great night with her. We also visited a small temple, and karaoke bar which was the highlight of this tour. We definitely recommend this tour! Thank you for the small gift too!”
Learn sake with active brewer Yuki in Osaka through seven pours, rice and temperature comparisons, snacks, and a personal taste diagnosis.
“This experience was truly one of the highlights of my time in Japan. Yuki, the owner and host, guided us through the world of sake in a way that was engaging, easy to understand, and full of personality. His English was great, and his explRead more”
Cook Osaka home dishes, shop a local supermarket, and pair takoyaki, tuna, and chicken with handpicked sake.
“I arrived early at the meeting spot and she was there with waiting for me. Together we went grocery shopping and it was nice to experience shopping in Japan - everyone’s bags their own purchases unlike in America. The ingredients were verRead more”
Pick a counter, a district or a train out.
