Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
Description
This 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of Minami (South) Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dotonbori area where 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 sights and sounds of Dotounburi often lead you astray to overly-commercialized restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.
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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, Vegan, Pescetarian, Shellfish free, Pork-meat free friendly
Reviews(34)
We had such a great time with Tomo eating our way through Osaka. We had such a phenomenal day trying different foods while having history lessons interspersed throughout the day. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
It's so wonderful to hear that Tomo helped make your day in Osaka so memorable! Combining delicious local food with the stories and history behind the city is one of our favorite ways to help guests experience the area. We're delighted you enjoyed every bite and left with such great memories! Thank you for joining us!
This ended up being one of our favourite experiences in Osaka.Request Tomo if you can :) he was just the best!! I originally booked it for myself, thinking my two younger kids would just tag along and tolerate it. Instead, Tomo really made an effort to include them in the conversations, stories, and food, catering to our level of food comfort. Kids were engaged the whole time, which honestly surprised me. The food was fantastic. I usually try to book a food tour at the beginning of a trip so I can figure out what local dishes I like and spend the rest of the vacation ordering them. Unfortunately, I had this one booked for the end of our two weeks in Japan, I honestly wish we had done this on day one. It was so tasty, and átomo found dishes for both my lucky kids and my adventurous self. What really stood out were all the stories and little bits of history he shared as we walked around. It was like exploring Osaka with a knowledgeable local who genuinely loves the city. My kids enjoyed the stories so much that they wanted to write some of them down in their travel journals afterward. Since it ended up being just the three of us on the tour, it felt very personal and relaxed, almost like being shown around by a friend. We laughed a lot, ate incredibly well, and learned so much about Dotonbori. Highly recommend
What a wonderful review! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us! We're especially happy to hear that Tomo made the experience so enjoyable for the whole family. Creating an experience that can keep both adults and children engaged can often be a challenge, so it's fantastic to know that your kids connected with the stories, conversations, and food throughout the evening. The fact that they wanted to record some of what they learned in their travel journals is such a lovely compliment! We're also delighted that the personalized atmosphere, delicious local dishes, and insights into Dotonbori made this one of your favorite experiences in Osaka. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Tomo, and look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Japan some time soon!
We had a great street food tour through Dotonbori with Lee. His wonderful personality showed us new sides of Japanese cuisine. Lee, thank you once again for that. Also for the many background information. The tour is highly recommended.
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie eine so tolle Zeit bei der Erkundung von Dotonbori mit Lee hatten! Seine Begeisterung, seine Ortskenntnisse und seine Leidenschaft dafür, die japanische Esskultur zu vermitteln, tragen wirklich dazu bei, das Erlebnis lebendig werden zu lassen. Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und Ihre Empfehlung – wir werden sie auf jeden Fall an Lee weitergeben!
Yvette was a lovely guide, very friendly and full of information about the food and also about local knowledge. We had a lovely evening and would thoroughly recommend this as a way to see the sights and learn about local food
We're so happy to hear that you had such a lovely evening with Yvette! She's always incredibly friendly, and her local knowledge always helps to bring the whole tour to life, and we love that you were able to experience just that! It's also wonderful to know that you enjoyed both the food and all the sights along the way! Thank you so much for your recommendation!
We were on guided dining tour with EK which was a totally fantastic guide tour can really be recommended, and everyone in our company agreed that EL was a sublime guide extremely friendly and knowledgeable and cosy
Det er så dejligt at høre, at I havde en fantastisk tur i Osaka med EK! Vi er meget glade for, at hele gruppen nød turen og satte pris på hans venlige, kyndige og underholdende måde at være på. Det kan virkelig gøre hele forskellen! Tak for jeres anbefaling, og vi håber at se jer snart!
We had a great time with Tak! He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We got to taste the local specialties that we may not have found on our own. Most of all, Tak even stayed with us after the tour was over to ensure we did not have any problems buying a souvenir.
It's great to hear you had such an enjoyable time with Tak in Kyoto! His friendly nature and local knowledge always help bring his tours to life, and it's great that you were able to experience just that! We love that you were able to discover specialties you might not have found alone, as this is something we always aim to do, and that Tak went the extra mile to assist you even after the tour!
Minori was our very personable and knowledgeable guide for our Soul Food Tour of Osaka. She easily navigated us through the busy and bustling area of Dontonbori. We tasted 2 snacks, a meal and dessert. We were extremely full by the end. Wonderful to try the favorites of the area and the history behind them. Thank you for a great tour!
What an amazing way to experience Osaka! We're so glad you enjoyed your Dotonbori Food Tour with Minori and that her knowledge and friendly approach made navigating the area even more enjoyable! It's wonderful to hear how much you loved trying all the different varieties of local foods and were able to learn all the stories behind them! Delicious food is exactly what Osaka is all about after all! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're so thrilled that you left feeling happy and full!
We had a wonderful experience in a small group tasing several savory dishes with EK, a kind and knowledgeable guide. Food and drink choices were exactly what we were looking for to experience authentic local cuisine. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful time exploring a variety of savory dishes with EK. He’ll be delighted to know his knowledge and warm guidance helped make the experience so enjoyable. It’s great to hear that the food and drink selections were exactly what you were hoping for in discovering authentic local cuisine. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
This was a very enjoyable tour with excellent insights from Tomo our guide. The only regret was that we did not sample a wider variety of food!
We’re so happy to hear you had an enjoyable experience with Tomo! Thank you for your kind words, and we hope you’ll join us again to discover even more delicious dishes.
Great tour! Made multiple stops and tried amazing street food. Our guide, Natsumi, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. She introduced us to food at multiple stops and explained the origins of them. We loved it all and having Natsumi leading us made it all so simple. Thanks!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed trying all the different types of amazing street food along the way. Natsumi will be so happy to know her knowledge and guidance made everything feel easy and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words!
