Japanese Cooking Class

Learn Japanese homemade dishes with locals

The OEH Kitchen: Home Cooking & Good Company

If you’re tired of the “tourist version” of Japan, come spend a few hours with us in Hirakata. We don’t have professional chefs or industrial kitchens. Instead, we have local friends who love to cook the way they’ve been doing it for their families for years.

This is “Soul Food”—the comforting, unpretentious dishes that define Japanese home life. You’ll learn the techniques used in a real household, hear stories about the neighborhood, and get a break from the frantic pace of the big cities.

What's on the menu

Our menu changes with the seasons and what our local hosts feel like sharing, but we always focus on the classics. We’ve made everything from crispy Tonkatsu and savory Nikujaga to nostalgic Omurice and handmade Onigiri.

Whatever we cook, it’s always hands-on, simple to replicate at home, and completely authentic.

“The best part isn’t the cooking—it’s the ‘Itadakimasu.’ Once the food is ready, we all sit down together to share the meal and talk about life. By the time you leave, you aren’t just a visitor; you’re part of the OEH family”

Pricing and benefits

Your fee covers everything—fresh ingredients from the local market, the hands-on workshop, a printed recipe guide to take home, and the shared meal at the big table.

We keep our prices local and honest so you can focus on the food and the company.

¥2,500

for Visitors

The standard rate for travelers joining us from Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara.

20% OFF

for OEH Guests

Book your room with us to get the discount!

Ready to start cooking?

Have a specific date in mind? Any dietary needs? Let us know!

Duration

2.5 - 3 hours. We will all eat together after!

Instructors

Our friendly Hirakata locals

Price

¥2,500. Get a 20% OFF when you stay with us!

Dietary Needs:

We can adapt to any dietary needs—just let us know!

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Your home base in the heart of Kansai

Perfectly placed between Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, Hirakata is a quiet home base for the "real" Japan. Spend your mornings mastering a local craft and your afternoons exploring the big city sights—it’s the best of both worlds, with a friendly community to come home to.

Learn from locals

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