ExperienceFactory tour・Okonomiyaki cooking class
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 |
50 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.
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class(with professional griddle)
Learn how to cook authentic okonomiyaki. (class capacity: 26 people)
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 - Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
2～26people |
| Fee |
Until September 30, 2019 1,000 yen (Please bring your apron and bandana. (With apron and paper hat) |
| Recommended age |
10+ Children under 5 years are not permitted to attend this event. * Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Each attendee will be required to fill out a consent form. * Three elementary school students should accompany one adult. |
| Time |
12 am - 1:30 pm |
| Reservation | Reservation requiredReservations |
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class(with electric griddle)
You'll learn cooking tips and tricks that you can use to cook okonomiyaki at home.
- Class length 1 hour and 30 minutes
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
2～20people |
| Fee |
Until September 30, 2019 700 yen (Please bring your apron and bandana. From October 2, 2019 1,000 yen (With apron and paper hat) |
| Recommended age |
6+ (Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to attend this event.) * All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child must have their own adult chaperone. Each attendee will be required to fill out a consent form. Children must remain with their adult chaperone for the duration of the class. * Three elementary school students should accompany one adult |
| Time |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
| 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.
Sauce and vinegar sampling is available.
Sauce and vinegar sampling is available.
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Time |
9 am - 5 pm |
| Reservation |
Unnecessary |
Okonomiyaki Museum Tour (free admission)
Reservations required for groups of 10 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 |
1〜9people |
| 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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This class is taught on the 10th of every month. We provide special ingredients to make Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
Each month, we'll feature new seasonal ingredients and toppings.(Professional Griddle Used - Hiroshima Okonomiyaki)
* It does not include tour.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.- Date and time：
- Augst 9th (Fri) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
* Eggplant ・ Tomato ・ Cheese
September 6th(Fri) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
*Mushroom・Cheese
October 8th(Thu) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
*Shrimp・Squid
Capacity: 26 people
Recommended age: 10+(Children under 6 years of age are not permitted to attend this event.)
Fee: Until September 1,010 yen(Please bring your apron and bandana.
These items will be available for purchase on location. )From October 1,500 yen
(With apron and paper hat)
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum TEPPAN Okonomiyaki cooking studio
Reservations -
This class is taught on the 10th of every month. We provide special ingredients to make Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
Each month, we'll feature new seasonal ingredients and toppings.（Hot Plate Used - Kansai Okonomiyaki）
*It does not include tour.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.- Date and time：
- Augst 9th (Fri) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
- * Edamame ・ Cheese
September 6th (Fri) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
*Yam・Soft-boiled egg
October 8th (Thu) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
*sparkling water・cabbage・Chinese cabbage・Silken tofu
Capacity: 20 peopleRecommended age: 6+ (Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to attend this event.)
fee: Until September 1,010 yen(Please bring your apron and bandana.
These items will be available for purchase on location. )From October 1,000 yen
(With apron and paper hat)
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum ３F Kitchen studio Reservations -
The first okonomiyaki class for primary school children and parent
～Social media user limited plan～Become a full-fledged okonomiyaki shop, why not enjoy okonomiyaki with your parents and children?
Let's enjoy the topping by choosing your own colorful vegetables for your lovely petite size okonomiyaki, which is easy for children to eat ♪
※ If you upload an image of the state of the classroom via social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), you will receive a present!
*It does not include tour.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.
- Date and time:
July 27th(Sat) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
August 10th(Sat) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. - Capacity:Primary school parent and child 10 groups (1 group 2-3 people)
Up to 2 elementary school students can participate per parent. - Recommended age: Primary school children and parents of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter users (or any one)
*Preschoolers can not enter the room - Participation fee: 1,000 yen per person
Bringing things: Apron and bandana for adult (sold on sale)
※ The apron and bandana for children will be rented. - Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum ３F Kitchen studio
- Date and time:
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Support for summer vacation homework ☆
Learn Okonomiyaki and sauce!How about learning about Okonomiyaki and sauce as a free research on summer vacation?
We make delicious Okonomiyaki "cal oko" full of calcium!
We will also introduce the creation of favorite sauces using the "Delicious sauce handicraft set" to be released in June ★
Useful items for homework such as "Okonomiyaki Challenge Diary" and "Okonomiyaki Learning Notes" will also be presented!
*The creation of favorite sauces will be introduced at a staff demonstration.
Customers only experience the cooking of okonomiyaki.
*It does not include tour.
Please make a reservation separately if you wish.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.
- Date and time:
August 2nd(Fri) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
August 7th(Wed) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. - Capacity:10 pairs of parent and child (one pair 2-3 people)
- Recommended age: 6+ (Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to attend this event.)
- Participation fee: 1,500 yen
- Apron and hair covering required for class. Items may be purchased on location.
- Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum ３F Kitchen studio
- Date and time:
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Reservations
Okonomiyaki with vegetables grown in Hiroshima!
Hiroshima City Agricultural Administration Division tie-up cooking classWe will talk about the attractiveness of Komatsuna, a typical vegetable of Hiroshima!
At first Hiroshima City Agricultural Administration Division introduces vegetables of Hiroshima.
After deepening your knowledge, let's make okonomiyaki using various Hiroshima vegetables including Komatsuna!
This popular class will be held twice during the summer vacation!
Perfect for summer vacation homework! ?*It does not include tour.
Please make a reservation separately if you wish.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.- Date and time：
- July 31st(Wed) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.
- August 20th(Tue) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.
Capacity: 20 people
Reservations
Recommended age: 6+ (Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to attend this event.)
Participation fee: 700yen
Apron and hair covering required for class. Items may be purchased on location.
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum ３F Kitchen studio -
Add vegetables! VEGE Takoyaki class
Four kinds of vegetables! Let's make healthy Takoyaki!
- Let's make healthy Takoyaki with various vegetables!
- Okonomiyaki Division staff introduces tips on making delicious Takoyaki!
- Let's eat together deliciously as lunch!
*It does not include tour.
Please make a reservation separately if you wish.
*Lecturer will conduct in Japanese.Date and time:
August 8th (Thu) 11:30 am - 1:15 pm.
August 22nd (Thu) 11:30 am - 1:15 pm.
August 23rd (Fri) 11:30am - 1:15 pm.Capacity: 5 groups of 2-4 people
Reservations
Recommended age: 6+ (Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to attend this event.)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen per group
Apron and hair covering required for class. Items may be purchased on location.
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum ３F Kitchen studio -
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：
- October 17th(Thu) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
Capacity: 2～52 peopleRecommended age: 6+
Participation fee: free
Location: WoodEgg Okonomiyaki museum Reservations
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 27 attendees.
The minimum size for this course is 27 attendees.
- time 3 hours
| Open |
Monday - Friday |
|---|---|
| Capacity |
27～52people |
| Fee |
Until September 30, 2019 1,000 yen (Please bring your apron and bandana. (With apron and paper hat) |
| Recommended age |
Recommended age: 10+ Children under 5 years are not permitted to attend this event. *Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Each attendee will be required to fill out a consent form. 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
- ・Until September 30, 2019, please bring an apron and bandana or hair covering to class. These items will be available for purchase on location.
You can see the apron for sale here. - ・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 - ・Smoking is not allowed.
- ・Drinking on site is not permitted. Guests who appear inebriated will have their reservation canceled and be asked to reschedule their visit.
- ・Events may be postponed or rescheduled as necessary.
- ・Events may be postponed or rescheduled due to incelement weather or other unforseen events. Click here to receive class schedule updates.
- ・If someone is suspected of infectious diseases such as influenza and norovirus,events may be cancelled to prevent spread of infection.
- ・Please make sure your inbox is set to receive emails from "@otafuku.co.jp" to ensure you receive your reservation confirmation.
- ・Information will be provided in Japanese
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 | (+81)-(0)82-277-7116 Until two days before a reservation day Open from 9 am to 5 pm. on Weekdays |
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| Adress |
7-4-5 Shoko Center Nishiku,Hiroshima |
| Days closed |
Saturday,Sunday,National holiday,Company holiday |
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