Market Tour in Osaka, the Culinary Capital of Japan
Explore Osaka’s longest shopping street, a “depachika” food basement, and a famous shrine! Then stop by your local host’s home for a cup of tea.
Highlights
Check out the food stalls in Dotonbori
Browse (and eat!) along Kuromon Shopping Street
Enjoy a meal of your choice
Visit a local temple
Gain insights from a food tourism industry professional
10 meals
+Experience Details
Considered by some as the “culinary capital of Japan” (the city’s motto is “kuidaore,” literally meaning “to eat oneself into financial ruin”), Osaka should be on every foodie’s itinerary. On this Osaka food tour, meet Yoko, a licensed tour guide and cooking instructor who will introduce you to her favorite spots in the city.
Stroll among the food stalls of Dotonbori and try some local specialties, visit the tiny and very charming Hozenji Temple, and eat your way through Kuromon Shopping Street.
Next, it’s lunchtime, and it’s your choice! Pick between sushi, tempura, okonomiyaki (savory pancake), ramen, Japanese curry, or anything else your heart (or stomach) desires. Just let Yoko know your preferences in advance.
Since 2015, Yoko has hosted 1,200 guests and counting. She’s a nationally licensed tour guide who has taught Japanese cooking classes in Japan and abroad (London and Dublin) in three languages (Japanese, English, Mandarin Chinese). Come and see Osaka through her eyes; she’s excited to meet you!
Inclusions
Lunch, snack, sweets, drinks (juice, coffee, or sake)
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of the giant crab restaurant, Kani Doraku Dotonbori Main Branch, a 3-minute walk from Exit 14 of Namba Station. Further details will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
This tour accommodates up to four people
Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions
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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