Riichi Experience · Osaka
Riichi mahjong in Osaka — with a pro
Visiting Japan? Learn riichi mahjong from Nicolas, a certified pro of the Japanese Professional Mahjong Association — from the rules to playing real hands, in English, Spanish or Japanese.
What you’ll learn
The rules
How a hand is built, how a round flows and how you win: the essentials of Japanese riichi mahjong, step by step.
Yaku and scoring basics
The yaku you need to win a hand, and the basics of how a winning hand is scored.
Real hands with a pro
Play real hands with a certified professional at your side, talking through each decision as you go.
Who it’s for
Complete beginners to intermediate players. Never touched a tile? We start from zero. Already play online? We work on your game.
Languages
English, Spanish or Japanese: your choice.
Prices
In Japanese yen.
Private lesson
¥12,000per hour
- One-on-one
- In person or online
Group session
¥6,000per person · 2 hours
- Up to 4 people
Time and venue are arranged by email when you book.
Book a sessionHow to book
Send a request
Use the form below, where “Mahjong lessons” is already selected, and tell me your dates, how many people, your language and your level.
Settle the details
I reply by email to arrange the time, the venue and the format: a private lesson, in person or online, or a group session.
Play
Learn the game hand by hand, at your pace.
Questions
Do I need to know how to play?
No. Sessions are for complete beginners to intermediate players, and start from wherever you are.
Which languages are the lessons in?
English, Spanish or Japanese. Just say which one in your request.
Can I bring friends?
Yes. A group session takes up to 4 people, at ¥6,000 per person for 2 hours.
Can we do it online?
Private lessons can also be held online, so you can start before your trip or keep going once you’re home.
Where and when do we play?
In Osaka. Once you send a request, I reply by email to arrange the time and the venue.
Keep studying at npmahjong.com
Get a head start before your trip, or keep improving once you’re home: npmahjong.com has riichi strategy and coaching in English.
Let’s Talk
Book a Session
Tell me your dates, how many people are coming, which language you’d like and your level, and I’ll reply by email to arrange the rest.