1-2 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions
You need to make a reservation at least three days in advance. Online reservations must be made within this timeframe, but same-day reservations are accepted by phone call only. It's recommended to book early, especially during peak travel seasons, as the studio has limited capacity and is popular with both tourists and locals.
The whole experience takes about an hour and half, making it a perfect activity to fit into your Hiroshima itinerary without taking up your entire day. This duration includes instruction time, hands-on cooking, and enjoying your freshly prepared okonomiyaki. The pacing is relaxed and suitable for beginners with no cooking experience.
OKOSTA is open from 10:00-22:00 with no regular closing days. For reservations, call +81-82-207-1277 between 10:00-18:00. The extended evening hours make it convenient for visitors to participate after sightseeing or before dinner. The studio is located in the ekie shopping center within JR Hiroshima Station.
Yes, the experience is described as "great fun for the whole family" and children are welcome to participate. The studio provides safety guidance and supervision when working with the hot teppan grills. Original paper aprons and hats are provided, so you don't need to bring any special clothing or equipment for the cooking experience.
Classes are conducted in English, making them accessible to international travelers. The skilled instructors are experienced in teaching visitors from different countries and provide clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the cooking process. The staff will sincerely support and tell you how to create authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, ensuring everyone can successfully complete the experience regardless of their cooking skill level.
Traveler reviews
The overall experience was perfect.
You can try to make your own tasty okonomiyaki and eat it here.
The local staff, Mr. Hiro, is very friendly and helpful. He is handsome with a smile on his face.
He is also good at English so no need to worry about communication if you are new to Japanese culture.
Excellent experience. The instructor was really kind and provided a lot of great information.
It was easy to learn with the guidance provided. We really appreciate that they accommodated us, given that we only speak English and they did!
After learning how to make Hiroshima style okonomiyaki, we got to eat our hard work. It was delicious.
I would go back to this experience and take friends. The price is not more than you would pay for lunch elsewhere and you have a great opportunity to learn and have fun.
We spent a very happy evening here with an unforgettable, great cooking experience!
Motivated cooks explain and demonstrate every single step of the process to make Okonomiyaki and it tasted very good!
The staff here is very friendly and well organized, thanks for this wonderful time! 🙏
My family took part in this workshop and had a great time! The English instruction is easy to understand. Having eaten okonomiyaki many times, I can definitely say that the end result is a very passable meal, even if you have no cooking skills. If you are going to eat okonomiyaki while in Hiroshima, why not make it yourself!
Great experience all around! Hiro, my group’s instructor and translator kept the energy upbeat and our okonomiyaki mistakes salvageable with his skills, great guy. Be sure to remind the course instructors about any allergies (shrimp, crab, etc) prior to cooking so they can adjust your given ingredients. Highly recommend!
