Yuki Wada Cooking Classes

Tucked away in Minoo (a leafy city on Osaka's northern fringe) Yuki Wada Cooking Classes offers an intimate, boutique alternative to the city's busier culinary tours. With a perfect five-star average across 173 Google reviews, the experience has quietly earned a devoted following among travellers who want to cook, not just watch. Small group sizes and a personal approach make it a genuinely memorable way to connect with Japanese home cooking.

When to go

Classes run on most days except Tuesday, with morning sessions beginning at 10:00 AM and evening sessions from 4:30 PM. The morning slot suits those who enjoy a relaxed start, while the evening session pairs naturally with a day of sightseeing in Osaka. Minoo is particularly atmospheric in autumn when the surrounding maple forests are at their finest.

“Cooking class with Yuki was amazing and Yummy and she accommodated gluten free allergy. We made two types of Ramen and Gyoza and all was gluten free and very tasty. we had everything to cook with and it got nice feel of home. Highly recommend this class with Yuki.”— Eyal Yurman, Google review