Top 10 Tours in Nippombashi, Kinki

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

This three hour walking tour will touch upon the heart of Japan by visiting a Shinto Shrine and take you to the core of the Japanese food scene. Sumiyoshi-taisha grand shrine will welcome you with a beautiful orange colored arched bridge. Find power spots spread around the area and feel the heart and soul of Japanese people. Stroll around the local market Kuromon-ichiba and find out why Osaka is called the national kitchen of Japan. We use public transportation between sites.

Inclusions: National licensed English speaking local guide, Small-group walking tour

Exclusions: Transportation (subway, tram, railway) fee: Adult 600 yen, Child 310 yen, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks

This plan is recommended for those who want to enjoy the unique local cuisine of Osaka. Osaka has long been a major transportation hub and attracting foodstuffs from all over Japan. As a result of the development of a unique food culture that took advantage of the abundant ingredients, visitors to Osaka tend to overindulge, and the city became known as the ""City of Gourmets"". In this tour, you can experience the food culture of Osaka. You will taste the crispy, bite-sized Kushikatsu with sauce, and the crispy surface and soft interior of the takoyaki. The appeal of this tour is that you can enjoy other Osaka specialties such as Okonomiyaki and pork buns all at once.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Enjoy an efficient, full-day walking tour of Osaka accompanied by a nationally-licensed, experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you explore Japan's second-largest city while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this colorful, dynamic metropolis. Start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel, then it's off to the races! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Private transportation, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Other personal expenses, Lunch (for yourself and your guide)

This is a Osaka private tour using by public transportation. The guide will pick you up at JR Osaka Station 1F Central ticket gate. The destinations of the tour includes Dotonbori,Osaka Castle,Kuromon Market and Tsutenkaku! For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Admisson fee(customers and guides), Food and drinks, Public transportation to/from (customers)

Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Osaka accompanied by a nationally-licensed, experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you explore Japan's second-largest city while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this colorful, dynamic metropolis. Start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel, then it's off to the races!　Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Other personal expenses, Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

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)

Big city Osaka is the largest city in western Japan. Another name for Osaka is the city of food and water, which is one of the 47 distinctive prefectures. The people who live here are very energetic and have many interesting people It is a town where many people live together because there are many noisy people. It is said that western Japan has a history more than eastern Japan, and Osaka, like Kyoto, is a town full of attractions. Osaka has many attractions, but it is difficult for those who do not stay too long to go around the city in a short time. It is this Goden route bike tour that people are very pleased with. You can feel the culture and climate of Osaka city by bicycle around the north and south of the city. Of course, we have free time so that even hungry people can enjoy it, so please use it as a food tour in Osaka! I hope you will experience nature, history, culture and food on this tour and get to know Osaka.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

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)