Top Osaka Prefecture Food & Drink

Dedicated foodies and anyone wanting to learn more about Japanese cuisine will love this food-focused walking tour of Osaka’s Dotonbori and Shinsekai neighborhoods. With an intimate small group of other travelers, you’ll be led on a walk that takes in samurai-era merchant streets, narrow alleys, hidden gems, and even a Shinto shrine. Sample local specialties like kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki, and learn more about Osaka’s culture and history.

Embark on a vetted Osaka adventure that was showcased on Channel 5 British TV's "Jane McDonald in Japan." This tour is not your average experience—it's a genuine, quirky, and unfiltered snapshot of Osaka. All your insider guides to entertain you with personal stories, historical facts, and plenty of enthusiasm and humor. Whether you prefer a private and customized tour or a lively group tour with fellow explorers, the choice is yours.

Take a deep-dive into Japanese culture and experience Osaka like a local on this evening walking tour. Join your Japanese-Australian guide, Andy, to explore the city’s historic districts, including the former ghetto and the Red Light district. Learn about Osaka’s history, heritage, and local traditions; venture down the backstreets to visit quirky sites often missed by travelers; and sample traditional street foods. Upgrade to include a delicious dinner of typical ‘kushikatsu’ cuisine.

Located in Dotonbori, center of Osaka's Namba/Shinsaibashi district, this facility allows you to experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. A tea ceremony instructor will explain the culture and history of the tea ceremony and then make and drink tea for everyone. The tea ceremony instructor will explain the culture and history of the tea ceremony and then make tea for you to drink. there is no other place in Osaka where you can experience so much of the tea ceremony, and our tea ceremony instructor with over 10 years of experience will show you the essence of the Japanese tradition. Children are also welcome, and caffeine-free matcha milk is provided.

Enjoy a night out in Osaka without stressing over where to go with this nightlife tour of the city. With visits to at least three bars and one club included, the crawl showcases the city’s most happening venues and introduces you to like-minded travelers at the same time. Enjoy discounted drinks and free shots, and explore Osaka after dark with a group of up to 50 people, aged mostly between 21 and 38 years old. Drinkers must be at least 20 years old, and ID is required.

Led by Andy or Scott, your experienced & fully bilingual guides, you will be offered an authentic foodie experience in the hidden gem of Shinsekai. With your guide who has lived in the area for years, the evening will be personable and veritable. Known as the “Kitchen of Japan”, Osaka is a city that is tailor-made for a memorable evening out for foodies. Mixed with history, culture and plenty of laughs, allow your guide to answer any questions you may have about this beautiful land. Weave through the arcades, side alleys and other places few others than the locals know, stopping at five unique eateries that have been visited countless times by our guides themselves. This tour will offer a variety of delicious street foods which will include takoyaki, karaage, kushikatsu, udon and oden among others. Not gourmet food, but authentic tasty dishes that will fill you up! You will also have the chance to sample some local drinks too, making your night an unforgettable experience!

Try your hand at traditional Japanese cooking and learn how to make ramen from scratch, as well as two types of gyoza. This small-group cooking class in Nishinomiya gives you hands on experience and the chance to learn cooking techniques that can easily be replicated back home. After preparing your meal, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor together, with a seasonal dessert.

If you want to party like they do in Osaka, this bar-hopping tour is perfect for you. Your local guide takes you to traditional Izakaya bars that only locals know. If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t let language barriers get in your way. Your guide helps to explain the menus, and order unique, local dishes and drinks for you. Enjoy enough drinks and food to make up a full meal; vegetarians and vegans can also be accommodated.

Discover the culinary traditions of Japan in Osaka, one of Japan’s best food cities, during this small-group cooking lesson. Learn the preparation methods for popular Japanese dishes including green tea, takoyaki (fried balls of wheat flour and octopus), okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), and miso soup. Expand your Japanese cuisine knowledge, and best of all, you get to eat your creations when you’re finished. This small-group course, limited to just eight participants, also includes a guide, a cooking instructor, and an optional sake and beer tasting.

Currently, I run a ramen shop in Osaka, and I will rent out the shop for participants outside of business hours and teach them how to make ramen. I will prepare the soup and noodles because they take time to make. You can choose your favorite flavor of ramen and choose your favorite toppings. Finally, eat the ramen you made yourself and you're done.

Bike tours and food crawls are two much-loved traveler favorites—here’s your chance to combine both. Hop your own set of wheels and follow a private guide on the trail of Osaka’s most delectable food specialties. Stop to take in classic attractions, including Japan’s oldest temple, as you cruise between multiple stops, from a locally-run sushi shop to a bustling market for a bite of grilled wagyu beef.

If you are a foodie this one is for you as you burst with 10-13 food items during the 2hr tour. Kuromon Market, where food and culture has been the focus for over 200 years. Unlike other covered shopping arcades, Kuromon’s retro style transports you back to a past era where many of the friendly vendors are masters of their craft. This is a can’t miss spot in Osaka, famed for being the kitchen of the nation and we know all the best stall owners intimately, creating an authentic and memorable experience. Yes we can alter some dishes to your liking. Osaka Food Tours, Inc.

Ramen is a Japanese specialty of noodles in a broth with mixed toppings such as pork, seaweed, and egg. There are lots of different varieties of ramen, so save time and learn how to make three types in one class (salt ramen, soy sauce ramen, and miso ramen). No need to worry about bringing anything with you as all utensils and ingredients are provided.

Skip the usual food and restaurant scenes for this small-group cooking class in a local hostel. Learn everything needed to prepare miso soup and *okonomiyaki*, savory pancake dishes also known as Osaka’s “comfort food.” Meet in the hostel near Nagahoribashi subway station and cook with your group and city locals invited by your host.

Making sushi is a skill that is difficult to master alone. Get a hands-on experience under the guidance of an expert in this class at an Osaka restaurant. In a small group of no more than 14 participants, learn how to make sushi, as well as other typical Japanese dishes including miso soup and yakitori chicken.

Experience the best of both worlds on this half-day Osaka walking tour, designed to reveal popular attractions and hidden gems. Tick off icons such as Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) and Tsuruhashi Market, and explore the Dotonbori district, famed for its Japanese snacks and neon signs. Plus, explore lesser-known neighborhoods such as Shin-Sekai—full of unique charms. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour.

Ramen is a very popular Japanese food. It is now world famous. Therefore, everyone has eaten it, but not many people have made ramen. In this cooking class, you will actually knead the ramen with your own hands. The soup is also made starting from boiling the chicken bones. There are several toppings to choose from, but you can put them on according to your taste. Let's make sightseeing in Osaka a memorable one with your own ramen made with your own hands.

Get the privilege to enter a real knife factory, with over 100 years of history, where the raw blades arrive directly from the Blacksmith. Visit the Sharpening Station and the main office. Observe the blades being turned into proper handmade cooking knives. Learn and practice the traditional Sharpening techniques with a professional and get the chance to order your own customizable knife you can watch being made in front of you. Pour la demande de guide francophone: Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagé, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais. Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance. Merci pour votre compréhension. IMPORTANT - 3RD TUESDAY Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, the museum has an inventory and might close without notice on that day. In that case, your guide will take you directly to The knife company and include the history of cutlery while walking, and at the office. Thank you.

Experience the mouth-watering flavors of Osaka's local cuisine on a Kuromon Market Food Walking Tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you will explore one of the city's oldest markets, with over 130 shops and stalls, and taste a variety of traditional Japanese dishes.

Create your own bento box lunch during a Japanese cooking class in Osaka. Taking place at the popular Sakura Cook restaurant, the small-group cooking experience shows you how to make up to seven classic dishes that are often made in Japanese homes. You’ll learn how to marinate, cook, and then pack your meal before eating your creations at the end.

Taste your way around Osaka—widely acknowledged as Japan’s culinary capital—on this guided food tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors and fans of Japanese cuisine. Rather than following a map, get a local’s insights on the best places to eat in Dotonbori. Then, enjoy the perk of having food tastings included at four stops, as well as a drink.

With the help of your local Japanese instructor, you’ll make three types of sushi (nigiri, salad roll and oshi-zushi). At the end of the class, you eat what you just made with miso soup!

Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Let's enjoy bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area!! Our guide wi’l take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Normally we will guide you two places, "Dotonbori" and "Uranamba" Dotonbori: It's definitely the heart of Osaka, and you can enjoy vibrant atmosphere there. We will show you temples, and hidden alley as well, with local tour guide. Uranamba: it feels there are many hideaway local restaurants, and bars. Recently getting popular among local, but not well known by foreign tourists. ※If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance. ※Alcoholic drinks is not suitable for children 19 years old or under. ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother.