Absolute Osaka Food Tour | 3 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Try local dishes at 4 food stops
  • 1 drink included
  • Traditional Japanese Dessert
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
  • Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation cost

Overview

This 3-hour Osaka Night Food Tour will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of Minami (South) Osaka. Starting on 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-commercialized 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.

Meeting points

Japan, 〒542-0071 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Dōtonbori, 1-chōme−8−１９ 浪速道頓堀ビル

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Meet up point: In front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi Dotonbori (next to Laox Shop) スターバックスコーヒー TSUTAYA EBISUBASHI店 Address: 1-8-19 Dōtonbori, Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 542-0071, Japan 〒542-0071 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀１丁目８−１９

End point

Sennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0074, Japan

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End point: Sennichimae area.

Itinerary

  • Dotombori Glico Sign

    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!

    5 minutes

  • Dotombori District

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Minami (Namba)

    Enjoy Osaka's famous street food on this 3-hour food tour

    15 minutes

  • Hozenji Yokocho (Pass By)

    Hozenji Yokocho

  • Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street for cookware (Pass By)

    Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai

  • Kuromon Ichiba Market (Pass By)

    Kuromon Market

  • Misono Namba (Pass By)

    Misono Building

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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256 reviews

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Great Food Tour

Published on May, 2025

We had an amazing time on the food tour. Russ our guide was the absolute best. Very knowledgeable of the history of Osaka and gave us many local tips. Thanks for a fun night!

Wonderful tour with very fun guide !

Published on Apr, 2025

Melissa did a great job of showing us the area and treating us to 4 different food experiences. All were very different and typical Japanese. She was so personable and attentive to our friend’s allergy needs. We throughly enjoyed her and learning about her personal experiences in Japan. We don’t know how it could have been any better !

Delicious Osaka

Published on Apr, 2025

We enjoyed a wonderful guided food tour of Osaka tonight with Melissa. The area was lively, fun, noisy and exciting. Melissa was warm, friendly and entertaining and made us immediately feel at ease. She obviously loved the area and was great at introducing us to the culture, family life and the food. We went to several restaurants, specifically chosen for our likes and allergies, as she helped us make our choices, then explained the background, history and preparation of the dishes. Everything was delicious, we learned a lot, laughed a lot and enjoyed a unique experience.

Excellent food tour in Osaka

Published on Apr, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening on the food tour exploring Osaka's nightlife and sampling the local (and other Japanese) cuisine. Sebastian was a great host, he looked after everyone’s dietary requirements and preferences in a professional and friendly manner. His choices of food and handpicked restaurants were excellent. He made sure that everyone had what they needed and made us all feel welcome, the whole experience couldn’t have been better. We highly recommend the tour and Sebastian as a great guide.

First rate tour with excellent guide, Sae.

Published on Apr, 2025

We had an excellent tour with Sae. She was easy going and had very good communication skills. The food we sampled was delicious and varied including visits to places we would never have found ourselves. Throughout Sae was informative not only about the food and eating 'etiquette' but also about Osaka in general. The meeting arrangements were simple and the entire three hour trip was well organised. Many thanks from both of us. William and Kate.

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