Osaka Local Food Tour in Dotonbori and Namba
Explore Osaka’s culinary culture as you stroll down Dotonbori Shopping Arcade. Learn about Dotonbori’s history while sampling street food and visiting local restaurants alongside your friendly host.
Highlights
Sample 8 regional dishes
Dine at 4 different locations
Learn about the culture and history of Namba
10 meals
Experience Details
Osaka is considered a major foodie capital in Japan, with people flocking from far and wide to sample the regional cuisine. No trip to Osaka is complete without a visit to Dotonbori–a long shopping street in the Namba district–known for its fun culinary landscape.
As part of this gourmet food tour, you (and your tastebuds) will get to know the city of Osaka via food, learning about the region’s distinctive culture along the way!
After meeting your host at Namba Metro Station Exit 1 (at the top of the stairs), you’ll be guided through the alleyways of Namba before moving towards Dotonbori.
On the way to Dotonbori, you’ll learn about the area’s history and feast as the locals do at five different locations. Finish up the tour by filling up on regional specialties like kitsune udon, niku tofu, kushi katsu, eihire, tonpeiyaki, yakisoba and takoyaki.
This tour will last for roughly 3.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to savor every last bite.
Inclusions
Try 8 regional dishes
Visit 4 different restaurants/food spots
Sip on 2 drinks
Exclusions
Additional drinks outside of the 2 included in the experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Namba Station EXIT 1
Remarks
Stroller/pram accessible
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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10 meals
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