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Craft glass beads at Japan’s historic Satake Glass factory

Looking for an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Japan? Step into a living piece of history at Satake Glass, the only factory in the country producing colored rods since before World War II. My family has preserved this rare craft for generations, and I’ll guide you through our time-honored techniques before you shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind creation. • You’ll start with a guided tour of our historic factory, where I’ll share the fascinating history of Japanese glassmaking and how this factory became a cornerstone of the craft. • Next, you’ll try your hand at cutting glass rods under my careful guidance, an essential step in the production process. • Then, you’ll melt vibrant glass over a burner and shape it into your beautiful tombo dama, choosing your own colors and design. You’ll leave with your handcrafted bead, a unique keepsake of your experience with this rich Japanese tradition.

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Decorate your own ukulele with a guitar craftsman

Learn how to use inlay work, wood burning, and paints for a one-of-a-kind ukulele Meet Shinichi Explore the workshop and hear about tools and techniques. Learn the history Discover the unique features of Arimitsu instruments. Decorate your uke Use a semi-finished ukulele kit to customize the instrument. Strum away Leave with your own decorated ukulele keepsake.

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1680 reviews

Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl

Top rated entire Japan foodie/drinks bar crawl here. Not like the other tour in touristy area! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour ! "Let's get away from TOURIST TRAP like Doutonbori/Namba/Shinsekai area and dive into deep local side with real local who was born and raised Osaka city ! Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Dotonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who want to glimpse what a real local night life is. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bars where they originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier to have Japanese mom's cooking, seasonal sashimi, variety of meat and veggies. You can also buy a quality Sake/whiskey bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the real local night out together like a local. Other things to note Food/drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Average food/drink costs is about 7000yen in TOTAL 3 restaurant. You will be stuffed! Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly! Non-alcohol option. Message me if apps doesn't show up the date you want.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 337 reviews

Handmade Udon Noodles

※We are not opened the class for one person (minimum from 2ppl). Please contact us before booking if you wish to join our class alone. We can advise another session that already booked. You can experience how to make Handmade Udon in the authentic Udon restaurant and enjoy the Udon you made after the class. If you wish, you can enjoy making udon while sipping on Japanese sake, beer or etc... (Please note that the cost of drinks is not included in the fee.) You can also bring Udon back to your home if you want. Handmade udon made by ourselves is chewier and softer than udon sold in stores. Anybody who doesn’t have any skill for cooking can easily experience. Both kids and adults can enjoy the udon. We would like people from other countries to know one of the traditional Japanese food and share the joy of making it together. Our restaurant is in the Michelin guide. So after your class, our Udon chief will make Udon dish for you which tastes amazing! -Other things to note- •Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! •You need to be on time! (We will also operate regular customers for restaurant after your class.) •We shall not be responsible for any troubles. •There is possibility to you have another group in the same session. Please be aware and enjoy the company! •If children under the age of 12 are participating, at least one adult must accompany them.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 904 reviews

Osaka Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area! Normally 5-10 guests are joining, and you will have wonderful memory with local host, and other traveler from all over the world!! "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! We will eat during the tour, so you don't need to eat before the tour. Let's enjoy food and drink like local! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother. ※If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 273 reviews

Osaka gourmet Experience being a ramen chef in the kitchen o

You will rent out the kitchen of the ramen shop I run and experience being a ramen chef. I will prepare the ramen soup. Because it takes several days to make ramen soup.I will prepare all the tools, so guests do not need to prepare anything. The process of the experience starts with an explanation of the ramen ingredients and utensils, and you will experience the actual boiling of the ramen, the preparation of the soup, the presentation, and the actual eating. Because it is a charter, you can experience it with confidence. Since a gas stove is used in the process of boiling the noodles, infants cannot participate. You can experience it from small children (about ６ years old). Up to 4 people can experience it at the same time. For ramen, you can choose one of the ramen you like from the following. In addition to ramen, it comes with a mini chashu rice bowl. ①Chicken white soup ramen ② Seafood chicken white soup ramen (clam broth) ③Chinese soba (soy sauce ramen) ④Sea bream dashi salt ramen

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 590 reviews

Hidden Osaka - Yukaku Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure

WARNING: NOT A TOUR FOR EVERYONE. (Read Reviews for a better idea) PLEASE READ↓↓ ※Send us a message before booking for Spanish/French/Private options What's unique about this tour: - Learn about Tobita RLD and why it’s considered the last of its kind in all of Japan. - Delve into the retro charm and bustling energy of Shinsekai, an old theme park turned into a local hangout spot. - Savor the authentic flavors of Osaka with our hand-picked selection of dishes paired with the perfect drink to compliment. (Izakaya hopping in 2 stops, beware big food portions) Please Note: Our food offerings are curated for the bold and adventurous. You'll be eating things you've never tried so dive in with an open heart, and let Osaka's culinary wonders amaze you! -Let us know for dietary restrictions We are a group of passionate Japanese, fluent in multiple languages, offering insights and stories that only a native local can provide. Groups will be small so we can be ultra respectful to the districts we visit. Non-compliance towards our guide's instructions may lead to guests' removal from the group. Other Notes: ※Food & drinks bill will be split among the guests ※It is 50% a food tour so please don't eat before coming ※Average spending for Izakaya is ¥3~4000 ※We will not be responsible for allergies / accidental ingestion mismatching your dietary restrictions (tell us in advanc

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 926 reviews

Comparing Wagyu, Sashimi, and Sake atTeppanyaki restaurant

Enjoy the freshly caught sashimi platter and Japan's only "Wagyu" tasting course with a wide variety of carefully selected sake in Osaka's high-class restaurant district. Learn from a seasoned Japanese chef with easy-to-understand explanations on how to properly select fresh fish for sashimi, how to tell apart each cut of Wagyu beef and how to pair them with a variety of amazing sake. Fresh seasonal vegetables, fried rice and Japanese pickled vegetables are included. Located in Osaka’s premiere restaurant and night life district, enjoy a night on the town at Teppanyaki Toyota. While on my tour, I will carefully explain and walk you through each dish and give you a better understanding of each cut’s characteristics and my creative thought process when designing these dishes. How to select sake and pair them with a Wagyu beef and fishes is essential to the overall enjoyment. So that I will explain the points of "Sake"choice. It is generally said that sake goes well with meals, and I would like you to experience a more compatible marriage on this tour.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 649 reviews

Three Hrs Hotspots & Hidden Gems of Osaka with Local Snack

We'll introduce you to both the highlights and secret spots of Osaka, paired with stories about each and every one of them. Get tons of recommendations of my favourite places to eat, and what else to see, so get ready to dive deep into Osaka-ben culture! You will also get an insightful understanding of everyday Japanese customs, including topics that local guides may not be comfortable letting visitors know about, so please ask me any questions! Slip through the non-touristy bar zones of Osaka, and even get a glimpse of a Yakuza clubhouse. We'll check out a traditional food market where top chefs continue to shop at everyday (daytime tours only). We'll contrast that by ducking into quiet cobblestoned back alleys to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old history. Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. You'll get to hear plenty of interesting stories about Osaka along the way & get some fantastic photo opportunities. On night tours, you'll be dazzled by the retrograde neon all over the city and the exciting nightlife that Osaka is so famous for. This tour is known for exposing the contrasting faces of Osaka! NOTES: The tour runs between 2.5 hours to 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for the weather, and bring a device to take photos if you so desire!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

Let's make deco-rolled sushi&eat!

We will make a deco rolled sushi. Deco rolled sushi is very artistic and popular because of cute characters and winding of beautiful paintings. It is a fun and delicious experience! I will teach the basic of unwinding such as amount of rice and vinegar, how to use the sushi-mat, how to handle seaweed, how to put rice and how to cut sushi. Even those who do not have confidence can make beautiful rollings. While eating the sushi we made, I would like to talk as much as possible about questions on deco rolling as well as other questions about Japan and sights of Osaka. Other things to note Please make your reservation 2 days in advance. Please come to the apartment by yourself. Please contact me if you do not understand

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews

Let's go hiking

Each season walks you to the most beautiful places at that time. I know a lot of good local places. There are coffee and cookies. In spring, you can enjoy various natures and towns, such as the famous cherry blossoms, the promenade where you can hear the babbling brook in summer, the beautiful mountain path with bright red leaves in autumn, and the shrines and temples that are bustling in winter. Optionally hiking to nearby Mt. Ikoma. It is canceled in rainy weather. I will contact you the day before. However, it is limited to one group per day. Other things to note Please come in comfortable clothes and sneakers. It is canceled in rainy weather. It is punctual. Limited to one group per day.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy & Kimono

You will experience the Japanese art of tea ceremony (sado), Japanese calligraphy (shodo), wearing kimono in a real Japanese family home. This is a very relaxed activity for those interested in Japanese art, family life, meditation or simply if you want to avoid bad weather outside. You will also get to learn about family life in Japan. We are a bilingual family (English-Japanese), so you don't need to worry about having any language problems. Our house is quite large, so there is plenty of space for you to relax and enjoy the following activities: (1) Try Japanese calligraphy (shodo), which is a traditional art with a brush. When you focus on the lines and strokes by using it, you feel you are doing mediation. You can learn about Japanese writing system and write Japanese hiragana, and much more to exercise your fingers. (2) Try out a kimono from a selection of colours and patterns. We will help you put on the kimono. You will feel how tight and how uncomfortable, yet beautiful it is to wear one. (3)Enjoy tea ceremony (sado) in a Japanese tatami room, where you sit on the floor. It is a form of meditation, immersing yourself in the act of preparing, serving & drinking matcha green tea (with a sweet) in an authentic environment.