Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Description
Dive into the vibrant and festive food streets of Osaka, Japan’s culinary capital. This immersive tour awakens all your senses as you explore the rich culture, history, and flavors that make Osaka a must-visit destination. Feel the buzz of the city as you wander through lively alleys filled with sizzling sounds of grills and the mouthwatering aroma of takoyaki (octopus balls) and kushikatsu (skewered delicacies). Taste a variety of unforgettable dishes, from savory street food to traditional regional specialties that capture the soul of Osaka. Our expert guide will share insider stories about the city’s unique traditions and lead you to hidden gems, including a secret shrine tucked away from the bustling streets—a serene escape most visitors never discover. Marvel at the harmonious blend of modern neon lights and classic wooden storefronts that embody Osaka’s dynamic character.
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Itinerary
Starting on the the bright and busy Doutonburi area we will learn about Glico man, a Filipino sprinter named Fortunato Catalon who inspired a nation and a company!
Similar to Shibuya (its counterpart in Tokyo) the lights and sounds of Dotounburi often lead you astray to overly-commercialised restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without a local's guidance. We will take secret alleys, not long after we begin the tour, toward the shrine wedged out of sight from the average passerby.
Enjoy Osaka's famous street food on this 3-hour food tour
Hozenji Yokocho
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
Kuromon Market
Misono Building
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
- Family-friendly
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Accepts Single Travelers
- Same-day Booking available
- Food changes (Season/Availability)
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Vegetarian, Pescetarian friendly
- Not recommended for Gluten-free
Reviews(325)
I was met by Jahmelah from Arigato Travel and did the Nightlife Osaka Street Food Private Evening Tour. It was fantastic. I loved every minute of the 3-4 hour tour of street food and night life. The food was delicious, fresh and interesting. The nightlife was fun and so educational about Japan! I highly recommend!
Our guide was in great spirits and really showed us many insider tips, mostly frequented by Japanese tourists. It was super delicious and also took us to the restaurants on the 1st or 2nd floor that we would never have gone to otherwise. It was fantastic.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre Erfahrungen mit uns geteilt haben! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass es Ihnen Spaß gemacht hat, versteckte lokale Orte und einzigartige Restaurants zu entdecken, die man leicht übersehen kann, wenn man auf eigene Faust unterwegs ist. Es ist wunderbar zu hören, dass das köstliche Essen und die herzliche Atmosphäre dazu beigetragen haben, die Tour zu einem so unvergesslichen Erlebnis zu machen.
Really enjoyed our tour with Matt O as a way to get familiar with the area and try out a number of new foods. The Taiyaki and Kushi Katsu were definitely highlights. Matt was very helpful with recommendations and historical information.
We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Osaka with Matt and discovering some delicious new foods along the way! It’s wonderful to hear the taiyaki and kushi katsu were highlights of your experience. We’re also happy that Matt’s recommendations and local insights helped make the tour even more memorable.
We were taken on the Osaka food tour by, Sebastian, he was very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly, we enjoyed the experience very much.
It makes us so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time exploring Osaka with Sebastian! His knowledge, friendly nature, and entertaining style help make the experience both fun and memorable. Thank you so much for your kind words!
This tour was a blast. Melissa was a great guide and showed us some amazing spots and food. She made sure we were having fun, asked about our tastes, and helped take photos. It was a great time.
It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great time with Melissa in Osaka! We’re so glad she helped create a fun and personalized experience by tailoring the food stops to your tastes and making sure you captured some great memories along the way. Thank you for your kind words!
Very atmospheric. Lee is for us a "West Coast American from the picture book," with a big heart for Japan. It was entertaining!
Vielen Dank für deine unterhaltsame Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass dir die Atmosphäre gefallen hat und du mit Lee so viel Spaß hattest!
We had a wonderful Osaka foodie tour with our informative guide Natsumi. She showed us various little known points of interest along the way. Natsumisan knew her away around to delicious food. She was very patient and calm when she waited in a line to get our dessert from an outdoor vendor too. Sorry we took so long to write review. We misplaced the business card and the email must have gone to our spam folder. Gomennasai! In any event, you will enjoy this tour!
What a lovely and sweet review! Thank you so much for sharing with us! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time exploring Osaka with Natsumi. Her local knowledge, patience, and ability to guide you through all the hidden gems always truly help make the experience special. We also love that she was able to show you unique points of interest along the way. Hidden gems and local spots are what we are all about! No worries at all about the delayed review; we just truly appreciate you taking the time to share all of these kind words. Thank you for your recommendation, and we're incredibly happy you enjoyed the tour!
We had an amazing time with our guide, Lee, who was very knowledgeable and fun about the area we toured and led us on a delicious food tour. We ended up very full and satisfied. A "must do" foodie tour in Osaka
Such a fantastic review! Thank you for sharing! We're so glad that you had such an amazing time exploring Osaka with Lee. Their knowledge, fun personality, and all the delicious and incredible food help make the tour all the more special. It's so wonderful to hear you left full, satisfied, and with such great memories!
We had a great vegetarian food with Miyuki in Osaka. We loved the places that she took us to, especially the first one. It was fantastic and she was very knowledgeable.
We’re so glad you had such a fantastic time exploring Osaka with Miyuki! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the vegetarian-friendly food stops, especially your first one. Thank you for all the kind, incredible words!
The tour was excellent. We sampled all different kinds of Japanese food and drink. Kevin our guide was great. He is originally from England and is fluent in Japanese. He was very knowledgeable and took us to an amazing local sushi restaurant. I would highly recommend this tour.
What a fantastic experience to share! We’re so glad you enjoyed sampling such a wide variety of Japanese food and drinks with Kevin. His knowledge, language skills, and local insight truly help make the tour special. Thank you so much for your recommendation and high praise for Kevin!
