Top Osaka Culinary Tours

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.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amemura, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

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.

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.

Do you want to experience the vibrant Izakaya culture of Osaka? This is ONE GROUP ONLY TOUR EXPERIENCE On this tour, you will visit three hidden gems loved by locals and experience Osaka's food culture in depth. Tour Highlights: Local hidden gems: Instead of tourist-oriented izakayas, we will visit hidden gems that are not listed in guidebooks and are loved by locals. Experience Osaka's food culture: You can enjoy Osaka specialties such as kushikatsu and takoyaki, as well as rare dishes that you can only find locally. Interact with locals: At each izakaya, we will have opportunities to interact with locals. Hear about Osaka's culture and history and make friends with the locals. Feel like a local: Feel like a local by experiencing Osaka's life and culture firsthand throughout the tour. You Experience the hidden side of Osaka on this unique izakaya crawl through the vibrant backstreets of Tennoji, Shinsekai, and Namba.

Don’t leave visiting Osaka’s most enticing eateries to chance, guarantee culinary delights on this private 3-hour food tour of downtown Osaka. Alongside a gastronome guide, you’ll visit popular bars and food stalls to feast on Japanese classics including grilled seafood, meat skewers, savory pancakes, and Asian-style pizza. Wash it down with included beer, sake, and soft drinks, and absorb the vibrant atmosphere and bright lights of downtown Osaka. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. 

Discover the food of Osaka, the city known as the 'kitchen of Japan,' on a half-day tour. With a guide, you’ll explore on foot, visiting a wholesale fish market that sells the finest quality seafood to the city’s restauranteurs. After taking in some Osaka sights, you’ll then travel on the subway to a Shinsekai restaurant where a lunch of Osaka delicacies awaits. Numbers are limited to just six per booking for a small-group experience.

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.

Osaka’s Shinsekai district is a retro area known for being a place that locals love. Swap tourist hotspots for a tour that takes you to the real Osaka. Learn about the fascinating history of the area, and discover traditional dishes that date back to the 1900s. By touring the city with a guide, you avoid any language barriers when reading menus, and discover local secret spots that you wouldn’t find alone. The tour takes you to different shops to try local dishes.

Your guide & photographer, Ai, is a government-certified guide interpreter, holds an MBA in tourism & hospitality management from Kyoto University, and continues her graduate study at Columbia University in the City of New York. Ai: This is a private, customized tour for luxury travel by taxi that will visit the most popular tourist spots in my hometown, Osaka: such as Osaka Castle, Namba to Dotonbori riverside and Shinsaibashi shopping area, and Umeda Sky Building at the end of the day. Itinerary can be quite flexible upon your requests. For lunch and/or dinner, I will arrange the best local pancake restaurant in town. (vegetarian-friendly menu is available.)

It can be overwhelming to figure out what to eat on your first time in Osaka, so let an English-speaking guide take you and your personal group on this exciting private and personalized food tasting adventure. Discover new foods and flavors, and let your guide personalize the tour to your tastes. Along the way, enjoy around 6–8 different tastings while learning fascinating insights about local food culture.

We've crafted a 6-hour Osaka Private tour for you based on our extensive guiding experience, ensuring efficiency and richness. （6-hour Private tour ＋ a delicious foods!） Starting with a morning pick-up from your hotel, we aim to provide you with a worry-free experience, allowing you to relax and anticipate a fulfilling day ahead! As you delve into the depth of history at Osaka Castle, indulge your taste buds in the unique flavors of Kuromon Market. We also strive to accommodate vegetarians as much as possible.Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Dotonbori, where locals and tourists alike gather to experience Osaka's bustling atmosphere. Additionally, we're delighted to offer insights into the rich culture of Japanese knives along Doguyasuji Street. We would be delighted to provide information on local spots and establishments in Osaka during the tour, curated with insider knowledge, to enhance your experience even further should you wish.

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.

Let your taste buds lead the way on a market tour of Kuromon. With plenty of samples of street food and beloved Japanese staples, you’ll learn fun facts about the country’s cuisine and culture as you go. Follow your guide around the market stalls and try Michelin-rated octopus, yakisoba, toro (tuna) sushi, and more. You’ll also hear the history of the vibrant Kuromon Market, which was founded some 200 years ago.

This tour will take you to three famous local restaurants including Yakiniku M which has been selected as the best restaurant by Trip Advisor. ★ Lunch Plan ・Eel restaurant: The eel sauce made by professional chefs can be tasted only at this restaurant. ・Tuna and sea urchin restaurant: Nakaochi (rich meat scraped from the skin and bones) prepared just for this tour, is very popular. ・Matsusaka Beef Yakiniku M: A Yakiniku restaurant specializing in Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's top three beef brands. ★ Dinner Plan ・Tempura restaurant: Oyster tempura from Hokkaido is the best menu in this restaurant. The best large oysters in Japan are used. ・ Kobe Beef Hamburger restaurant: Kobe Beef, one of Japan's top three brands of beef, is lavishly used in this hamburger. ・ Yakitori restaurant: Yakitori is a Japanese gourmet dish made by skewering bite-sized pieces of chicken and grilling them over an open flame. ・Sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and other dishes can be arranged

Welcome to Osaka, where tradition meets modernity in a vibrant cityscape! Embark on an 8-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide to explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Begin in the city center, discovering ancient temples alongside lively shopping districts and savoring Osaka's culinary delights. Dive into history at Osaka Castle and its gardens, then experience the neon-lit charm of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. Whether you're a history buff or a foodie, this personalized tour promises cultural immersion and unforgettable moments. Join us to uncover Osaka's soul and create lasting memories of this dynamic metropolis!