ExperienceFactory tour・Okonomiyaki cooking class
《Notice of business reopening》
We have reopened our business on 10/8.
Head office of HiroshimaFactory tour - Okonomiyaki Cooking Class
Join us as we learn about the wonderful world of okonomiyaki!
You'll learn about the history of okonomiyaki and the process of manufacturing, bottling and shipping okonomi sauce.
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our factory, experience the history and culture of Hiroshima through okonomiyaki at the Wood Egg Okonomiyaki museum and learn to make your own savory pancake in our okonomiyaki cooking class. (Reservation required)
Fun for families, school trips,vacationers and more!
Course guide: Okonomiyaki Cooking Class
We have a limited number of available spots and cannot accept additional reservations once our list is full.
Sign up ASAP to reserve your spot!
Factory & museum tour
We'll show you what a day at the Otafuku factory looks like and what goes into creating a bottle of Japan's favorite okonomi sauce.
Take in the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of okonomiyaki culture as you learn about Japan's favorite pancake.
We'll tour the Wood Egg Okonomiyaki museum as well and learn about the history of okonomiyaki and the vital role it plays in Japanese culture.
Take in the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of okonomiyaki culture as you learn about Japan's favorite pancake.
We'll tour the Wood Egg Okonomiyaki museum as well and learn about the history of okonomiyaki and the vital role it plays in Japanese culture.
- Time Class length: 1 hour and 30 minutes
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
2～24 people |
| Fee |
Free |
| Recommended age |
6+ years * Adult supervision required for children 8 years old and under. No more than two children allowed per adult. |
| Time |
10 am - 11:30 am Factory hours for the day after a holiday closure are from 2 pm - 3:30 pm only |
| Reservation | Reservation requiredReservations |
Please see class schedule
Tour schedule may be rearranged to accomodate guests on a case-by-case basis.
BUTATAMA(Kansai Okonomiyaki) Cooking Class《with professional griddle》
Learn how to cook Kansai-style okonomiyaki.
Experience the fun of using a japanese TEPPAN to grill your pancakes!
Experience the fun of using a japanese TEPPAN to grill your pancakes!
- time Class length: 1 hour and 30 minutes
| Open |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
2～12people |
| Fee |
1,500 yen （tax included） (With apron and paper hat) |
| Recommended age |
10+ * All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child must have their own adult chaperone. Children must remain with their adult chaperone for the duration of the class. |
| Time |
12 am - 1:30 pm |
| Reservation | Reservation requiredReservations |
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Cooking Class(with hot plate)
You'll learn cooking tips and tricks that you can use to cook okonomiyaki at home.
- Class length 1 hour and 30 minutes
| Open |
Tuesday and Thursday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
2～10people |
| Fee |
1,000 yen （tax included） (With apron and paper hat) |
| Recommended age |
6+ * All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child must have their own adult chaperone. Children must remain with their adult chaperone for the duration of the class. |
| Time |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
| Reservation | Reservation requiredReservations |
Okonomiyaki Museum Tour
We
introduce our company and factory with VTR.
The staff will guide you to the museum "Okono Museum" that introduces the history and culture of Okonomiyaki.
You can also see the showroom, which features Otafuku Sauce, products of group companies and original goods.
The staff will guide you to the museum "Okono Museum" that introduces the history and culture of Okonomiyaki.
You can also see the showroom, which features Otafuku Sauce, products of group companies and original goods.
- Class length 1 hour
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
2～12people |
| Fee |
Free |
| Recommended age |
6+ years * Adult supervision required for children 8 years old and under. No more than two children allowed per adult. |
| Time |
10:30 am - 11:30am |
| Reservation | Reservation requiredReservations |
Showroom
In addition to cooking classes, we also have a gift shop where you can buy exclusive Otafuku merchandise and sauces not available anywhere else.
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Time |
9:15 am - 5 pm |
| Reservation |
Unnecessary |
Okonomiyaki Museum Tour (free admission)
Reservations required for groups of 7 or more. No reservations needed for smaller parties.
Learn about okonomiyaki and the vital role the dish played in Japan's post-WWII reconstruction era.
See the sauce-making process and learn how Otafuku grew from a small retail shop to one of Japan's largest sauce makers.
Learn about okonomiyaki and the vital role the dish played in Japan's post-WWII reconstruction era.
See the sauce-making process and learn how Otafuku grew from a small retail shop to one of Japan's largest sauce makers.
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
1〜6people |
| Time |
9 am - 5 pm |
| Reservation |
Unnecessary ※ You may wait for crowded hours at the reservation customers. |
Photo-op
We have a designated photography area for taking the perfect shot to share online.
Make your memories last longer in our photography space, where you can capture the perfect shot to share with friends
Make your memories last longer in our photography space, where you can capture the perfect shot to share with friends
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Time |
9 am - 5 pm |
| Reservation |
Unnecessary |
Special cooking class · event information
We have a limited number of available spots and cannot accept additional reservations once our list is full.
Sign up ASAP to reserve your spot!
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【Master Okonomiyaki with "TEPPAN" (professhional griddle)】
This class is taught on the 10th of every month. We provide special ingredients to make Kansai Okonomiyaki.Each month, we'll feature new seasonal ingredients and toppings.(Professional Griddle Used Okonomiyaki)
* It does not include tour.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.- Date and time：
- 【Kansai Okonomiyaki course】
- January 10th(Mon) 12:00 am - 1:30 pm.
- *Mochi&Mentaiko Capacity;12people
Recommended age: 10+
* All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child must have their own adult chaperone. Children must remain with their adult chaperone for the duration of the class.
*Elementary school 1st to 4th grade students can participate with one guardian per child. Cooking is done with guardian.
* Three elementary school students should accompany one adult
fee: 1,500 yen （tax included）(With apron and paper hat)
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum,
TEPPAN Okonomiyaki cooking studio
Reservations -
【Master Okonomiyaki with hot plate】
This class is taught on the 10th of every month. We provide special ingredients to make Hiroshima Okonomiyaki.Each month, we'll feature new seasonal ingredients and toppings.（Hot Plate Used - Okonomiyaki）
*It does not include tour.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.- Date and time：
【Hiroshima Okonomiyaki course】 - Capacity:10 peopleJanuary 10th(Mon) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.*Mochi&Mentaiko
* All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child must have their own adult chaperone. Children must remain with their adult chaperone for the duration of the class.
* Preschooler(3-5 years old) can participate with one guardian per child. Cooking will be done with guardian.
* Three elementary school students should accompany one adultfee: 1,000 yen （tax included）(With apron and paper hat)Reservations
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum
３F Kitchen studio - Date and time：
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Okonomiyaki Museum Tour
◆We introduce our company and factory with VTR.
*The day is a non-working day of the plant and does not include plant tours.
◆The staff will guide you to the museum "Okono Museum" that introduces the history and culture of Okonomiyaki.
◆You can also see the showroom, which features Otafuku Sauce, products of group companies and original goods.
- Date and time：January 10th(Mon)① 9:00 am - 10:00 am.
②10:30 am - 11:30 am.
③1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
④3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
※A separate application is required for the experience / classroom.
Capacity: 10 peopleRecommended age: 6+
Participation fee: free
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum Reservations - Date and time：
- time 3 hours
Information about group courses
Okonomiyaki cooking class (with professional griddle)
Guests will be divided into two groups and rotate between the cooking class and the museum tour.
The minimum size for this course is 13 attendees.
The minimum size for this course is 13 attendees.
| Open |
Monday and Wednesday and Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
13～24people |
| Fee |
1,500 yen （tax included） (With apron and paper hat) |
| Recommended age |
Recommended age: 10+ *Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children must remain with their group/family for the duration of the class. |
| Time |
11：00〜14：00 |
| Reservation | Reservation required ※ Please reserve by phone. |
Announcement & Request
Notice
[When you arrive]
・The body temperature will
be measured before entering the building. If you have a fever of 37.5℃ or
higher, you will not
be allowed to enter.
・If someone is suspected of infectious diseases such as influenza and
norovirus,events may be cancelled to prevent
spread of infection.
・Please refrain from
admission if you have symptom such as coughing or sore throat, even if they are
mild.
・Drinking on site is not permitted. Guests who appear inebriated will
have their reservation canceled and be asked to
reschedule their visit.
[When you are attending]
・Please be sure to wear a mask when entering the building.
・Please cooperate with hand washing and disinfection of fingers.
・Keep at least 1m distance from other people.
・Please refrain from touching the exhibits.
・Smoking is not allowed.
[Other]
・Staff wear masks and face shields and gloves as needed.
・Information will be provided in Japanese
・Food items made in class may not be taken home. Please consume all food items in the studio.
・As we have limited parking, please make a reservation in advance.Please obey all parking lot regulations
・Children younger than 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
・Please contact us by phone for any change or cancellation after you make a reservation.
・If you must cancel your
reservation, we will retain a portion of the amount charged as a cancellation
fee. Please see the
following cancellation fee schedule:
Seven days prior the date of
the reservation: 20% of the total reservation Three days prior the date of the
reservation :
50% of the total reservation On the day : 100% of the total
reservation
・Events may be canceled due to weather or disaster.
- [Foreign language support]
- If you have a mobile phone, you can use the audio guide application that guides you to exhibits and attractions by voice and text.
- (Supported languages: Japanese, English)
- Download the application iPhone version (Supported OS: 8.0 or later) /Android version (OS: 5.0 or later)
About the Wood Egg Museum
- ・Admission is free.
Please contact us to schedule a group visit - ・The exhibits contain content that is appropriate for children ages 6+
- ・We do not have a designated space for children to play or nurse.
About the Factory
- ・The production line may not be in operation depending on the production schedule.
- ・Strollers are not permitted in the factory.
(Please leave your strollers at the reception desk.) - ・Part of the tour will be conducted outdoors.
- ・Factory slippers will be required to enter the factory.
Reserve & Consult
Otafuku Sauce Co., Ltd.
WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum Guidance Group
| Contact | woodegg@otafuku.co.jp Until two days before a reservation day. |
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| Adress |
7-4-5 Shoko Center Nishiku,Hiroshima |
| Days closed |
Saturday,Sunday,National holiday,Company holiday |
