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Hiroshima factory & museum tour ･ Okonomiyaki cooking class

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The museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
(Open on days with events. Please see the special classroom and event pages for more information.)

Head office of Hiroshima Factory 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!

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about okonomiyaki

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!

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Cooking Class(with hot plate)

You'll learn cooking tips and tricks that you can use to cook okonomiyaki at home.
Okonomiyaki experience using a professional griddle is available at Hiroshima Station OKOSTA.
Make a reservation
Open

Tuesday
Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Capacity

2~10people

  • *Because hot plates are used in shifts, we accept a minimum of two people.
Recommended age

6+ years

  • *The basic occupancy is 4 persons per table. Please be aware that 3 children must be accompanied by 1 adult.
  • *Please watch over the children to prevent injury.
  • *Children under the age of 1st grade are not allowed to participate in the event.
  • *Children under 1st grade are not allowed to participate, but may enter the room with an adult (one child per adult).
Fee

1,100 yen (tax included)

  • *With apron and paper hat
Reservation

Reservation required

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.
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Open

Please call for dates and times.

  • *excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Time

3 hours

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Capacity

26～52people
Recommended age

10+ years

  • *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.
Fee

1,980 yen (tax included)

  • *With apron and paper hat
Reservation

Reservation required
Special cooking class · event information

Factory & museum tour

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.
  • *This course is guided in Japanese.
Make a reservation
Open

Monday - Friday
Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

  • *Only afternoon tours are available on days after the days off of the factory.
Capacity

1~20people

  • *If you wish to apply for 1 person, you cannot apply from the website due to system limitations. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us by mail.
Recommended age

6+ years

  • *Adult supervision required for children 8 years old and under. No more than two children allowed per adult.
Fee

Free
Reservation

Reservation required

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.
  • *This course is guided in Japanese.
Make a reservation
Open

Monday - Friday
Time

1 hour

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

  • *There is no change in the morning tour time.
Capacity

1~20people

  • *If you wish to apply for 1 person, you cannot apply from the website due to system limitations. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us by mail.
Recommended age

6+ years

  • *Adult supervision required for children 8 years old and under. No more than two children allowed per adult.
Fee

Free
Reservation

Reservation required

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.
Make a reservation
Open

Monday - Friday
Time

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Capacity

1〜10people
Reservation

Unnecessary

  • *You may be asked to wait during busy times with customers who have made reservations. Also, we recommend that you contact us in advance as there may be times when free tours are not available due to events, etc.

Other highlights

Photo spots

We have some designated photo spots. Be sure to capture a memory by taking a photo when you visit.

  • weekdays　9：00～17：00(Entry is allowed until 16:30)

Showroom and shop

This store has a variety of seasonings, such as the popular okonomiyaki sauce, okonomiyaki flour sets, as well as exclusive merchandise that you can only buy here.

  • weekdays　9：15～17：00

Announcement & Request

When you arrive

  • 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

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Other

  • 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.

Reserve & Consult

Contact

Otafuku Sauce Co., Ltd. WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum Guidance Group

Click here (e-mail)

  • *Until two days before a reservation day.
Adress

7-4-5 Shoko Center Nishiku,Hiroshima 733-0833
Days closed

Saturday,Sunday,National holiday,Company holiday

  • *Please contact us for details of closed days directly.
Okonomiyaki experience at OKOSTA(Hiroshima Station)

Our facility, just a 2-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station, offers a hands-on okonomiyaki cooking experience.