Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya
Explore the history and culture of the Osu Shopping Street while trying the best street food Nagoya has to offer!
Highlights
Discover temples and shrines in Nagoya, learn about the differences between the two, and make a wish
Try two types of gohei mochi (grilled rice cakes) and karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and feast on a deep-fried shrimp sandwich
Learn about the forgotten past of the entertainment hub of Osu District, and its vibrant present and future
Try Nagoya specialties like uiro and miso kushi katsu
10 meals
+Experience Details
Enjoy an intimate exploration of the famous Osu Shopping Street in this food tour of some of Nagoya’s most celebrated foods.
You will meet your guide at Osu Kannon Temple, a famous place of worship in Nagoya. Your guide will tell you the differences between a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple. After you make a wish, you will be able to start the foodie portion of this Nagoya food tour!
Our next stop is the Osu Shopping Street, which has a history of over 400 years and over 1000 shops and restaurants. Here, you’ll taste the traditional street foods sure to satisfy both sweet tooth and savory cravings, and you’ll find out all about their origin story and significance of each dish you try.
For example, you’ll try dishes like gohei mochi (a grilled rice cake that’s a specialty from Gifu prefecture), karaage (the classic Japanese fried chicken), and miso kushi katsu (deep-fried skewers of meat with a hearty red miso sauce). There will also be a stop where you can try an “ebifry” (deep-fried shrimp) sandwich. Of course, you’ll also get to try local Nagoya specialties like uiro (a traditional Japanese steamed sweet that has been produced locally for over a century).
Please note that the exact contents of the tour are subject to change depending on availability.
Through food and local customs, you’ll learn about the traditions and long history of Osu, tasting your way through the past and into the future.
Inclusions
Insights from an English-speaking local guide
5 street foods from local food stalls
Draw your Omikuji fortune and find out if you’re lucky!
Exclusions
Transport to and from the meeting place
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the 7-Eleven convenience store, close to Osu Kannon Station Exit 2. Further information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please wear comfortable shoes.
If you have food allergies please let your host know.
This experience is not advisable for vegans.
Please note that the exact contents of the tour are subject to change depending on availability.
Please submit the age of each participant upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Nagoya’s Nakamura ward is home to Nagoya Station and the futuristic Sakae area, which is jam-packed with restaurants, bars, department stores, and hotels. Its landmark is the famous Nagoya Tower, which heads the long promenade of greenery that cuts the city with color. The iconic architecture of Oasis 21 and its glass ceilings neighbor the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, while the western lawns of Shirakawa Park host Nagoya City’s local art and science museums. The Osu Shopping District overflows with specialty stores and izakayas, and Nadya Park offers the latest in all things design.
My teenage son and I had a fabulous time on our food tour! Lena was training a new guide, Erica, and they were knowledgeable and kind. We learned about Shinto and Buddhist culture, and ate deliciou...read more
Great tour and lots of yummy food
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