
Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience
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5.0/5
Based on 164 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience worth booking?
Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience is a 2-hour experience in Osaka, Japan, from $9000 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 164 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (164)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $9000 per person
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
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Osaka
★Please find by store name : MOMO to SAKE on google map★ It's on the second floor.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
★Please find by store name : MOMO to SAKE on google map★ It's on the second floor.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MOMO to SAKE
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 164 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
164 verified traveler reviews for Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Special last evening in Osaka
We had a wonderful time! Momo is so knowledgeable, and she is lovely to speak with about sake and food. The class is conducted in English, held in a private space, and it was just our family, which made it feel all the more special. We took the 6:30 PM class due to the sake tasting. We enjoyed learning to make takoyaki and dining on what we made. The ingredients were fresh (she even caught the octopus herself), and we had an opportunity to expand our takoyaki ingredients, adding corn and prawns. Momo was very knowledgeable and taught us much about different types of sakes, including fruit, how to consider dryness and sweetness levels, the difference in unpasteurized/pasteurized sake, and that aged and dessert sakes exist. A light dessert was served at the end, which was absolutely delicious! Our 12 year old son loved the class too, and Momo offered a selection of soft drinks for him to enjoy. It was a special experience for our family, and I would highly recommend it. Thank you, Momo. We wish you the very best!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m so grateful to hear that you and your family enjoyed the experience. Wishing you all the best !
via Viator
You'll make the best takoyaki you have ever tasted
So worth it!! I learned so much about the sake making process and how to understand labels and what I might like. Helped when choosing sake gifts for friends and their different tastes too. The takoyaki process is very fun, messy (or I am!), but delicious. Momo is so knowledgeable and friendly and she seems to know a little bit about everywhere. I tried takoyaki many times in Australia, and in Japan in Tokyo and Osaka... The takoyaki we made here is still the best I ever had. Something about its freshness, the flavour combos, not too hot, and the perfect crispness outside and spherical shape. Momo's guidance will help you make some premium yaki!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience.
Momo was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We both really enjoyed our night learning and tasting different sake’s.
via Tripadvisor
So fun!
Momo was amazing! We had a fantastic time. Highly recommend. Great experience. Delicious food and sake.
via Viator
Undiscovered gem in Osaka!
This place is an undiscovered gem! Momo was such a good host. She took care of us and helped us make make really good takoyaki! The conversation was great and the history was fun to learn. Such a fun night!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9000 to $11000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 57
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Osaka.
How much does Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience cost?
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Prices start at $9000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Osaka usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Osaka is not rushed.
Is Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 164 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Osaka, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience?
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Around 57 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Osaka can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Osaka and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Osaka within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Osaka?
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On Outty we rank every Osaka experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local, Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori, Gems & Lunch, Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Osaka?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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