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Deep Dive: Osaka Food Markets from Local to Luxurious!

Osaka, Japan

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover what makes Osaka a food city on this guided tour. Get a insider's perspective on local food culture missed by most visitors as your guide takes you to a department store marketplace, the famed Kuromon Ichiba Market, Korea Town, and a historic neighborhood. Along the way sample regional specialties and surprising delicacies.

Get an insiders' perspective on Osaka's food culture in the company of a guide
Visit four different foodie locations and indulge in tastings at each
Choice of morning or afternoon tour to fit your schedule
Leave with the confidence of being able to navigate the city's food markets, and order dishes, independently

What's Included

Native (or close to) speaker of your chosen language.

Transportation while on tour (330 yen per adult)
Samples, Food items, Refreshments, Souvenirs
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

McDonald's in front of Temma Station
4-chōme-12-1 Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan
We meet at the McDonalds just outside Temma (Tenma) Station's fare gates.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

Ebisubashi Bridge
1 Chome-6 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

Pickup details

Central Osaka pickup is available for 5,000 yen, and does not include your public transit fare.

What To Expect

Takashimaya Osaka Store

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pulala Tenma

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, the longest Arcade in Japan

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Osaka Tsuruhashi Ichiba

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kuromon Market

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minami (Namba)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a moderate amount of walking, so please keep this in mind if bringing young kids.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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.

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Featured review

Travis_K

This was a great tour…you learn about Japanese cuisine, the different cultural influences and you also learn a lot out the city of Osaka. Damian was a great guide…very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and was very patient as we shopped around and stopped for many photo ops…lol. Highly recommend this tour.

Reviews

4.5

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Fun food tour!

Wilson_L, May 2024

Guide Lito was terrific and happy to cater tour to our needs and timetable. Very knowledgable and seemed to enjoy himself as much as we did! Saw a range of food markets in Osaka and were able to buy and sample amazing foods and also other food related products.

Off the beaten track view...

Carole_N, Apr 2024

Off the beaten track view of food shopping in Osaka. From the discount to the ridiculously extravagent. Neighborhoods (like koreatown) you'd never see on your own. Food shopping off the tourist track.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the hidden gems of Osaka's food scene with us. If you ever want to delve deeper into local flavors again, we're here to guide you on another culinary adventure. Cheers!

Osaka adventure

Lee_S, Apr 2024

Kevin was AWESOME! He showed us the ins and outs of Osaka. Had a super epic experience. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It's fantastic to hear that Kevin made your experience in Osaka so memorable! Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to see you again for more epic adventures with Pinpoint Traveler!

Ferdinand’s tour was great!

Briana_P, Apr 2024

Ferdinand was an exceptional guide. He showed us to so many areas, provided education about each, and was very engaging/funny. He took into account our individual interests and helped translate when we wanted to try certain foods.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your feedback! Ferdinand sounds like a fantastic guide who went above and beyond to make your experience memorable. It's great to hear that he tailored the tour to your interests and assisted with translations. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!

Excellent. Alejandro is an 5 star guide.

LDS, Mar 2024

Alejandro was an amazing guide. His English is perfect. What we really appreciated was his willingness to customize the experience for us. His insights of the Japanese culture and customs are so helpful to better understand this amazing country. Thank you.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for choosing Pinpoint Traveler! We're thrilled to hear that Alejandro provided you with a customized and insightful tour experience. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Informative but expensive

Michelle_G, Mar 2024

Expensive for what it is, as no food or transportation are included in the price. You’ll see tons of markets and food stalls, plus learn the history. Expect to also visit some grocery stores to see how locals shop. Though we enjoyed it, it’s not a must-do.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your valuable feedback. While this tour may not be our top recommendation for general visitors to Osaka, especially those with limited time, it offers a deep dive into Osaka's renowned foodie scene for enthusiasts. Two clarification points: Street eating isn't a common practice in Japan, although it's sometimes seen in touristy areas. Our tour focuses on authentic experiences rather than walk-and-graze activities, although there are opportunities to purchase food along the way. Transportation costs (around 400 yen for the entire tour) are not included as they can be covered by a JR Pass. We appreciate your insights and wish you happy travels. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

Drilling down into what ingredients make the delicious cuisine of Japan!!

Margaret_S, Mar 2024

Ferdinand was extremely well versed in cuisines in many cultures as a result of his culinary training and experience. He was perfect for leading us through markets, identifying specialties, dishes/knives and talking about foods and their evolution in Japan. The Korean section also gave us a glimpse of history and ending in the high end ‘market’ was superb!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with Ferdinand! It's wonderful to hear how his culinary expertise enriched your market tour, guiding you through various cuisines and providing insights into their evolution. The glimpse into history at the Korean section sounds intriguing, and concluding the tour at the high-end market must have been a perfect finale. Ferdinand's knowledge and guidance seem to have made the tour truly memorable.

A great way to learn about Osaka

Travis_K, Nov 2023

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Great to hear you had an amazing time with Damian. Thanks for your review!

Wonderful Time in Osaka

Alisa_B, Nov 2023

Our tour with Damian was wonderful. He is energetic and knowledgeable and took us to out of the way places we would have never seen with a group. We went to a local restaurant at the market during our tour and it was great. Thank you Damian!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you had a wonderful time!

Very informative tour, but we did not get any food tastings/ samplings somehow

Angeline_Y, Sep 2023

Our guide has a wide range of knowledge of local markets and foods, and it was interesting to hear it from a non-local (but lived in Japan for many years), as he would have the same perspective as a non-Japanese. He certainly gave an insight to many different types of markets! NOTE: it is NOT a food eating tour, as there was no food tasting/ eating included when we did the tour, which was puzzling, as it was mentioned in the tour description. We left feeling a bit hungry, wanting and expecting some food. It would have been nice to include some food; it is a food tour, after all!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your review. The tour nowhere states that food samples are included. You are brought to areas where you can purchase food if you like. It's not a food tour per se, but rather a markets tour.

Great intro to Osaka

Sandra_L, Apr 2023

Sights, food tasting, history of Osaka, fun with our tour guide and friends. Lito was a great, knowledgeable tour guide!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

It's wonderful to hear that you had a great time in Osaka. We love it hear too! Thank you for the 5 star review.

One of a kind

Kin_H, Nov 2022

Did the night tour. Great guide and fun night out trying out different spots that only Japanese would know.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hey Kin, great time on our Osaka night tour with you!! Super memorable for all of us that night. Thanks for writing this review, and I hope your continued travels have been going well.

Wonderful Osaka Food Market Experience

PHILIP_S, Sep 2019

This walking tour requires some stamina. The experience was amazing, fresh food, clean, efficient & a great insight into the local food scene. A stop was made for breakfast in a recommended Osaka eatery. The tour finished with a cool ale in a wonderfully air-conditioned & modern restaurant (36c outside). Our guide Oshi was excellent, pleasant & knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see the real Osaka behind the scenes food ingredients experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2019

Hi PhilS130, Pleased you enjoyed your day on the markets scene with our guide. There is a bit of walking, but it probably seemed worse because of the heat that day :( Thanks for taking our tour, and for taking the time to review it too!

Tour gastronómico

Aurea_G, Aug 2023

Pasear por el barrio de Sinkuju fue inolvidable, chocante, lo pasamos genial, el guía estupendo, los locales a los q nos llevó estaban muy bien aunque la comida no era muy buena.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Osaka!

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