Hakozushi
Osaka box sushi
Osaka's own pressed sushi. You'll layer rice and toppings in a mould, press them together and cut it into neat rectangular pieces. Ours is topped with prawn, anago (conger eel) and tamago.
Osaka · Jan–Mar 2027 · 2 guests only
Premium Private Sushi Class in Osaka
A private, English-taught class for just the two of you, in a Japanese home about 30 minutes from Kansai Airport.
The menu
What You'll Make
Four kinds of sushi, all made with your own hands — from seasoning the rice to the final cut. When we're done, we sit down together and they become your lunch.
Futomaki
Osaka-style roll
A big, generous roll made the Osaka way. We'll show you how to fill it and roll it firmly, so every slice holds together.
Nigiri
Local, seasonal fish
Hand-pressed sushi with tuna and whatever fish is in season, bought from our local supermarket.
Inari
Sweet tofu pockets
Pouches of sweet-simmered fried tofu, filled with sushi rice — simple, comforting, and always the first to disappear.
Your sushi is your lunch. Everything you make, we eat together at our table — so there's nothing to take home, just a very good meal.
Timetable
Your Day
We meet at 10:30 and say goodbye at around 14:45 — so there's still plenty of the day left for sightseeing.
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10:30
Meet at Higashikishiwada Station
We'll meet you at the ticket gate of Higashikishiwada Station on the JR Hanwa Line, then walk together to our home, about a 10-minute walk away.
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11:00 – 13:00
Make your sushi
Hands-on and step by step: seasoning the rice, then hakozushi, futomaki, nigiri and inari. Ask as many questions as you like.
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13:00 – 14:00
Lunch at our table
Sit down with us and enjoy everything you've made.
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14:00 – 14:30Optional
A look around AEON
If you'd like, we'll take you to the AEON supermarket next to our home — just a two-minute walk — to see what a Japanese supermarket is like.
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approx. 14:45
Farewell at the station
We'll walk you back to Higashikishiwada Station, ready for the rest of your day.
Running late on the day? Just send us a WhatsApp message: +44 7931 778199.
Price
Price & Payment
Private class · 2 guests
¥18,000 per person
Private class for two guests (¥36,000 in total) — everything included
- A private class, just for the two of you
- Taught in English
- All ingredients
- Aprons and all equipment
- Your sushi lunch at our table
How payment works
- Deposit ¥18,000 — paid by Wise to confirm your booking.
- Balance ¥18,000 — in cash (Japanese yen) on the day, or by Wise beforehand.
No Wise account? You can pay by PayPal instead; a 4% fee is added (for example, the deposit becomes ¥18,720).
Dates
January to March 2027, except 5–16 February. Tell us two preferred dates and we'll confirm by reply.
Cancellation
Full refund of your ¥18,000 deposit if you cancel at least 7 days before your class. See the FAQ for details.
Your hosts
Meet Nari & Yoshie
We've spent more than 35 years in the Japanese food and sushi business — Nari in the UK since 1989, and Yoshie with nearly a decade in Japan's restaurant industry, beginning at one of the country's largest sushi chains. Today we run Nari & Yoshie's Japanese Sushi School in Solihull, England, where we teach private sushi classes.
Osaka is Yoshie's home town. From January to March 2027, we're opening our own home near Higashikishiwada Station to guests — two at a time — to share Osaka's own style of sushi, and to cook with you the way we would with friends.
With two of us and two of you, there's always a hand to help.
From our guests in England
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Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic hosts, true professionals. You could not meet nicer people than Nari and Yoshie. They explained everything very well and with passion. The sushi tasted amazing. Would highly recommend.
— Lea Herold, Google review of our school in England
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Excellent course, fun, informative and I tasty! Nari & Yoshi are brilliant!
— Ajay Chandarana, Google review of our school in England
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Wow, what an incredible experience. Nari & Yoshie welcomed us into their home and made us feel relaxed and completely at ease. They are both humble, tentative, passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about sushi; the history of, the methodologies, techniques, and most importantly, how to teach and pass on their skills. …
— Alan Jones, Google review of our school in England
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This class was really a fun experience, Narihito and Yoshie are absolutely lovely and the sushis that we made were delicious. Can't wait to try at home.
— rich soli, Google review of our school in England
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Wow wow wow what an experience. Narihito & Yoshie are the most incredible teachers and hosts that put you at ease as soon as you walk in, their knowledge of sushi making is second to none. They create such a calm and warming environment to learn and what fun we had. …
— Catherine Eversham, Google review of our school in England
A small note: at our school in England, guests take their sushi home in trays — you'll see this in the reviews and photos. In Osaka, we do things a little differently: everything you make becomes your lunch at our table.
Access
Getting Here
Our home is in Kishiwada, in southern Osaka — about 30 minutes door to door from Kansai Airport. We'll meet you at Higashikishiwada Station on the JR Hanwa Line.
From Kansai Airport
Take the Kansai Airport Rapid Service (Kanku Kaisoku) on the JR Hanwa Line — a direct train, no changes needed. About 20 minutes to Higashikishiwada Station.
From central Osaka
Take the JR Hanwa Line from Tennoji to Higashikishiwada. From Namba or Umeda, travel to Tennoji first and change there.
Meeting point
The ticket gate at Higashikishiwada Station, at 10:30. From there it's about a 10-minute walk to our home.
Travelling with luggage? We're happy to look after suitcases and large bags at our home during the class — handy if you're coming straight from the airport, or heading there afterwards.
Our home is a private apartment. We'll send you the exact address once your booking is confirmed.
- Higashikishiwada Station on Google Maps →
- Questions? WhatsApp +44 7931 778199
FAQ
Questions
Can we bring children?
The class is designed for two adults. If you're travelling with children, please get in touch before booking and we'll gladly talk through what might work for your family.
Can we bring our luggage?
Yes. We're happy to look after suitcases and large bags at our home while you cook — so the class fits easily into your arrival or departure day.
What about allergies or dietary needs?
Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you book, so we can plan ahead. Our sushi uses prawn, anago (conger eel), tamago (Japanese omelette), tuna and seasonal fish — if any of these is a problem, let's talk it through before you book.
How do we pay?
A deposit of ¥18,000, paid by Wise, confirms your booking. The balance of ¥18,000 can be paid in cash (Japanese yen) on the day, or by Wise beforehand. If you don't use Wise, PayPal is fine too — a 4% fee is added (so the deposit becomes ¥18,720).
What is your cancellation policy?
We understand that travel plans change.
- 7 days or more before your class: we'll refund your deposit in full.
- Less than 7 days before: the deposit can't be refunded, but we'll gladly move you to another date free of charge, if one is available.
- If you don't come on the day: we're sorry, but we can't offer a refund or a new date.
- If we ever need to cancel: you'll receive a full refund of everything you've paid.
Is the class taught in English?
Yes, from start to finish. We teach every class at our school in England in English, so no Japanese is needed at all.
What should we bring?
Just yourselves and an appetite. Aprons and all the equipment are provided, so you can come empty-handed.
Booking
Request Your Dates
Tell us two dates that suit you between January and March 2027 (except 5–16 February), and we'll reply to confirm. Once your date is set, the ¥18,000 deposit by Wise secures your place.
Prefer to message us? WhatsApp +44 7931 778199 or email [email protected]