11 Ramen Tours in Osaka You Can Book This Week

1.Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $56Our pick

See five essential Osaka sights, ride the subway, walk historic districts, and enjoy ramen lunch with a small English-speaking group.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic, we had so much fun and our guide Takanobu could not have been any nicer. I lost my wallet during the tour - totally my fault, yet he did everything to help me to try to find it. It was the best tour of our trip. Small group made it feel So much more personal. Thank you for a wonderful day 10/10”

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2.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $70Top rated

Make ramen noodles and chicken gyoza from scratch in Dotonbori with friendly English-speaking instructors, then enjoy your homemade Japanese meal.

“My son and I had a wonderful time with Yoshi and the cooking class. It was fun and educational at the same time. She answered my questions and the food was delicious! We will be making this again when we get back home:).”

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3.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $80

Make ramen and two kinds of gyoza from scratch in a small Osaka class with a chef, dessert, recipes, and hands-on instruction.

“We absolutely loved this cooking class experience! The recipe is clearly detailed which you get to take home and replicate at home. You get to be involved in the entire process start to finish - and of course eating our meal at the end was the best part! Keigo was an amazing teacher who made every fun and easy to follow!”

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4.Walking Tour of Osaka’s 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $58

See Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori with ramen lunch on a small-group walking tour.

“Our tour guide Taka was extremely knowledgeable and nice! We enjoyed spending the day with him learning about Osaka’s history.”

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5.Cooking Ramen&Gyoza/KatsuCurry/Bento/Okonomiyaki+Store Tour@Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $86

Cook ramen, gyoza, katsu curry, bento, or okonomiyaki, then visit local shops near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine in this 3-hour class.

“Absolutely one of the best experiences we have had on our trip to Japan. Our nine year old son enjoyed being able to make his own Katsu Curry. Something he was yet to try in Japan and now he’s keen to try to recreate this full flavoured dish at home. Thanks Osaka Cooking Base. We can’t wait to return to give another class a try!!!!”

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6.Three Types of Ramen Cooking Class in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $79

Make noodles from scratch and cook salt, soy sauce, and miso ramen in Osaka, with dessert, tea, recipes, and expert guidance.

“Amazing experience! Never in our wildest dreams did we think we could make handmade ramen from scratch!😂. Fumi is an amazing teacher and cook, extremely patient and entertaining. We left excited to buy the goods to make for our family back home. Highly recommended!!!”

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7.Cooking Class Ramen & Gyoza Course in Nanba

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in a small Osaka cooking class, then enjoy your meal with sake, beer, soft drinks, and take-home recipes.

“I would like to thank Ryota and Kiho. It was a lovely night learning how to make ramen and dumplings. They were so helpful and clear. At the end, we enjoyed delicious Japanese food.”

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8.Ramen Craftsman Experience in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $43Best value

Learn to finish authentic ramen in a tiny Osaka shop with chef Shu, choosing your broth, toppings, and noodles in a four-person class.

“The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the cooking process was enjoyable and fun. It was great to learn about the different types of ramen as it gave us a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture. This is a must do experience for anyone interested in Japanese cooking!”

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9.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $71

Make ramen noodles, broth, and gyoza from scratch in a small Osaka Dotonbori class with English instruction and recipes to take home.

“Had such an amazing time! I’ve travelled a fair bit and I had always wanted to do a cookery course and was so happy that I chose this one. The experience was exceptional and I highly recommend it to anyone!”

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10.90 min Shared Handmade Udon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

Make Sanuki udon by foot in Osaka, learn a home recipe, and enjoy fresh noodles with natural broth at a Michelin-listed restaurant.

“We had a wonderful time making udon noodles. This class was a great way to learn the history and culture behind the process, all while enjoying a fun activity with our kids, ages 10 and 4. Keiko was warm and inviting, creating a welcoming Read more”

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11.Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Make gluten-free ramen and gyoza from scratch in Osaka with chef Yuki, then enjoy your meal in a cozy Japanese home.

“We had a lot of fun and loved to make our own gluten-free ramen. We will certainly recreate the dishes at home.”

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