Things to do in Osaka, Kinki: The Best Food Tours

Join our local guide to explore the famous Kuromon market and get to know the local and seasonal products that make this a special place to visit. You will not only learn about the market but also get an insider’s’ perspective on the culture, local people, food, and the Osakan way of life. This market specializes in the freshest and best quality meat, vegetables, eggs and other ingredients from around the country. You will have a chance to try Osaka’s most famous street foods, enjoy the colorful sights and sounds, taste local specialities, high quality and seasonal produce. The market has a special energy and there is something new to see and experience every month of the year. Then follow your guide to Osaka’s “Kitchen town” to see cooking tools and equipment crucial to Osaka’s chefs and restaurateurs. Every kind of Japanese kitchen item you could want can be found here: knives, bowls, takoyaki grills, neon signs, and much more. The Plastic food is a special feature here!

Inclusions: One drink included, 5 Food Stops, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation costs, Additional drinks or food

Osaka is known as the ‘Food Capital of Japan’ where a distinctive eating and drinking culture has developed. There are plenty of Izakaya (Japanese taverns) in Kyobashi district with reasonable prices, and people in Osaka are really fond of chatting while eating and drinking. After visiting Osaka’s icon, Osaka castle, our local guide takes you to two carefully selected Izakaya where you can enjoy local food & beverage including sashimi, kushikatsu (skewered meat) and sake with local people.　

Inclusions: Guide Fare, Basic Food and Beverage

Exclusions: Admission fee Osaka Castle 600 yen/p, Transport Fare

Japan’s longest shopping street extending north to south for 2.6km on which approximately 600 restaurants, clothing stores and recreational facilities are located. All Osaka cuisine including okonomiyaki, takoyaki and sushi can easily be tasted everywhere. With so many choices, where do you start? That’s where we come in! Enjoy the soul food selected by the local guide together! visit our website and more details!

Inclusions: Enough food samples to make up a lunch, English speaking local guide

Exclusions: Private transportation, Additional food or drink, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy the best of Osaka's famous street food and hidden back alleys on this 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba! Experience an unforgettable stroll through the historical food streets of Osaka and eat like a local in the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen.” Your local expert will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of South Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dōtonbori 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 Dōtonbori 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 local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.

Inclusions: Try local dishes at 4 food stops, 1 Drink, Traditional Japanese Dessert, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge), Gratuity, Transportation costs, Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)

Andy, your half Japanese/half Australian tour guide, has extensive knowledge of the food, history and culture of the Osaka region after living in here for 12 years. He will offer you a very unique pespective where you will discover 5 authentic, delicious eateries on this tour… food from a hidden restaurants, backstreet stall & markets whilst walking through arcades and plazas rarely visited or known by foreigners. We will dive into some very traditional Osakan eateries. Also Andy strives to show you the real and deep Osaka giving you an understanding of the inner workings of this amazing area visiting some vintage, real, architecture so rich in history while interacting with the locals.

Inclusions: Going to 3 restaurants, 1 Izakaya & 1 stall. FOOD SERVED: 3 x Takoyaki, Sashimi (Tuna, Salmon & Squid), Nikudofu, 2 x Yakitori, 2 x karaage, 1 x Tonpeiyaki, 6 x Gyoza, Bowl of Oden & Taiyaki Desserts, 2 drinks are included (alcoholic & non alcoholic). NOTE: We also have craft beer available.

Exclusions: Transportation: We don't provide transport fees to the starting point.

In Osaka, enjoy this 3-hour walking food tour in the Kuromon Market and Namba with a local guide. The Kuromon Market has supported the city's food culture for 200 years. Stroll along the waterfront of the Dotonbori entertainment district and sample local cuisine, including Yakitori, Oden, Minced Beef Cutlet, Sushi, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Mixed Fruit Juice, and more. This tour is limited to a small group of 8 travelers.

Inclusions: Local and Professional guide, Lunch (Yakitori, Oden, Minced meat cutlet, Sushi, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Mixed fruits Juice, Sample snacks

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation fee to meeting point, Additional Food and drinks

-Try Osaka's "must-eat" street food, Takoyaki- It's a small rounded ball snack made of wheat-flour based batter with a piece of octopus inside. This Takoyaki is originally from Osaka and that's why we want you to try the best one. -Have a taste of local favorite foods- This tour will be an excellent option for you if you would like to try different kinds of Japanese food in one place! The Kuromon Market has a history of more than 100 years and has more than 130 shops and stalls. -Find unique Japanese kitchenware and tableware souvenirs- We'll head to a street named Doguyasuji street. The street has contributed to "the Kitchen of the Nation" by offering various kitchenware, tableware and cooking equipment not only for individuals, but also for professionals. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Tour photos, 2 hours with a local guide, Food samplings (including takoyaki and oden, others depending on your preference)

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)

-Hopping Hidden Local Bars & Taste Local Food at Namba Area- To start this All-in-one bar hopping tour that Drinks & Foods are all included, the guide will take you around Hozenji Yokocho Alley, near Dotonbori. This narrow alley reminds people of the historic old days of Osaka. We'll visit the first Izakaya bar that serves various types of Osaka's traditional food such as Kushikatsu (fried skewers). -Pub Crawl through the Indoor Food Alley featuring Osaka's Foods & Drinks- We are going to one of the most unique nightlife izakaya food alleys. A collection of 20 kinds of Izakaya bars filled daily full of locals grabbing a bite to eat at night. You can get a Taste of Osaka Drinking Culture & get to Know Osaka People. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Full Dinner: 4 drinks & 1 dish & 8 deep-fried skewers / 3 drinks & 2 dishes & 8 deep-fried skewers(Vegan menu available), Alcoholic Beverages, Hopping 3 local izakaya bars with a local guide, 3 hours with a local guide, Photos during the tour

Exclusions: Additional foods and drinks (Available for purchase)

-Feel the nostalgia of the past in Shinsekai with your palate with local foods such as Kushikatsu. This 3-hour food journey will start with visiting the Shinto shine in Shinsekai. You will see an old busy commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as the symbol of this area. -Step in time as your guide takes you through a food alley from the past. You wouldn't believe how much you can explore in this narrow alley which is only 1.2m in width. -Stuff yourself like you mean it at Dotonbori, the "nation's kitchen" with local foods like okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Dotonbori has been the symbol of Osaka for a long time! Historically a merchant city and during the Edo period, it served as a center for the rice trade. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: 6 pieces of Kushikatsu, 1 piece of Okonomiyaki, 1 box of Takoyaki, 1 drink (alcohol available), 3 hrs with a local Guide

Exclusions: Additional food/drinks (available for purchase), Transportation fees (180JPY)

Combine the freedom of bike riding with the culinary delights of Japan's most famous food city in a 3-hour foodie bike tour! Led by a knowledgable guide, you will ride the streets of South Osaka, exploring a local market, meeting some of the locals and sampling local bites along the way. Your English speaking guide will help you learn more about the city and introduce you to a range of delicious foods including chijimi pancakes, grilled wagyu beef, kushikatsu skewers and delicious sushi!

Inclusions: A multi-stop food tour encompassing a range of local favourites!, Use of bicycle, English-Speaking Guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities