6 Best Sake Tastings in Osaka

You don’t need to leave the city to learn sake. Most sessions here pair a guided tasting with a cooking lesson, so you sip a cold junmai next to the takoyaki you just turned, which is how it’s drunk locally anyway.

1.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

Experience Osaka’s best street food and sake culture with a hands-on Takoyaki cooking class and expert-led sake tasting in Namba. Fun, authentic, and educational.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Awesome experience, learned a lot about sake and the different kinds and the takoyaki you cook is amazing. Definitely something to try while visiting Osaka.”

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2.Osaka SAKE Tasting With Takoyaki DIY

Osaka's vibrant culinary scene awaits, where you'll embark on a sake tasting tour and master the art of crafting the beloved takoyaki.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide was amazing and very friendly! Exactly what we wanted in a cooking class. The Sake tasting was also very interesting. Nice array of different Sakes to try. Highly recommend!”

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3.Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting With Local Supermarket Visit

Never tasted authentic Osaka cuisine? Discover the secrets behind its vibrant food scene in this cooking class and sake tasting experience, including a visit to a local supermarket.

★ 5.0

“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!!”

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5.Osaka Sake Tasting Masterclass with Former Brewer

Discover Osaka’s sake culture with a 2-hour masterclass led by a former brewer, including tasting, pairing, and cultural insights—all for $64.83.

★ 5.0

“Yuki, the host, isn’t just a sake bar owner, he’s also an active sake brewer with real brewery experience. His explanations were super clear and easy to follow, even for someone like me who’s not very familiar about sake. The tasting taught me Read more”

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6.Osaka Home Feast Cooking and Sake Experience

Discover Osaka’s culinary secrets with a hands-on cooking and sake tasting tour, combining grocery shopping, authentic dishes, and local insights.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience! From start to finish we had a great time. Very welcoming and not your typical cooking class. We started out grocery shopping and then enjoyed cooking with all the ingredients. Highly recommend !”

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