Osaka Street Food, Shinsekai, & Namba Walking Tour
Tour Osaka’s essential spots on this guided city walking tour! Sample street food and sweets, and stop for lunch as you explore Shinsekai, Namba, Osaka-Kizu Wholesale Market and beyond.
Highlights
Tour Osaka hotspots like local markets, Shinsekai, Namba, & Dotonbori alongside your friendly guide
Complimentary hotel pick-up from city center locations (enquire for further information)
Lunch: Choose between sushi, beef yakiniku, okonomiyaki, or an authentic bento
Choose between a sip (sake) or sweets (dessert)
Various street foods at your tour stops
10 meals
Experience Details
Take a tour of Osaka’s essential food, culture, and shopping spots on this guided walking tour! You’ll visit Osaka-Kizu Wholesale Market, Shinsekai, Namba, Ebisu Bridge, and Dotonbori – but wait, there’s food too! You’ll stop for street food, sweets, and a proper lunch to keep you fueled throughout the journey.
Experience includes visiting the following places:
Osaka-Kizu Wholesale Market
Shinsekai District
Lunch: Choice between sushi, beef yakiniku, okonomiyaki, or an authentic bento
Namba District
Ebisu Bridge & Dotonbori
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, is a dynamic hub of commerce and culture. Known for its friendly locals and a distinct sense of humor, it has earned the nickname "Japan's Kitchen" due to its legendary culinary scene.
Your adventure begins at Osaka-Kizu Wholesale Market, a place that’s alive with friendly vendors, traders, and chefs sourcing the freshest ingredients. Here, you’ll sample fresh sashimi, seafood, seasonal fruit, and beyond.
Next up is Shinsekai, a retro-futuristic shopping and entertainment district lined with quirky shops, street food stalls, and the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower. Here, you’ll visit a tea shop and sip on various brews, move on to a slick knife shop to check out high-quality Japanese knives, and stop for more snacks, of course!
You’ll be sampling street foods and stuffing yourself silly with snacks throughout the day, and you’ll also stop for a proper lunch at some point during the tour. You can choose between sushi, beef yakiniku, okonomiyaki, or an authentic bento lunch!
Now onto Namba: Osaka's lively entertainment district, a fashion mecca, a shopper's paradise, and a treasure trove of entertainment. Whether hunting for the latest fashion trends, exploring the vibrant Denden Town electronics district, or enjoying live performances in Namba Parks, there's something to satisfy every taste here!
Inclusions
4.5 hour guided walking tour of essential Osaka
Lunch: Choose between sushi, beef yakiniku, okonomiyaki, or an authentic bento
Snacks: Street food, desserts etc.
English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Excludes subway fee (¥820 per person for a one-day pass)
Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase at your own expense)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Free hotel pick-up included (in the city)
Remarks
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
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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