Osaka Food Tours(32)
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Hidden Eateries)
With Andy, your Japanese-Australian cultural guide and interpreter, you’ll experience Osaka like a local. Hop between food stalls and eateries, drinking and eating your way through the city’s best hidden gems.
The Ultimate Osaka Night Tour
Dive into the nightlife of Osaka with a local guide, hitting the best local gastropubs and hidden bars in Japan’s vibrant food capital! Explore the backstreets of Namba, the neon-lit waterside of Dotonbori, and the party hub of Shinsaibashi.
Engaging, Immersive Osaka Foodhood Tour (15 foods, 3 drinks)
Join this food tour in Osaka, the food capital of Japan, to dine like a local at the standing bars and gastropubs of Tenma and Kyobashi. With a small, intimate tour group, you’ll visit a local shopping street, shrine, and a retro drinking spot.
Deep Backstreet Osaka Tour (With Dinner)
During this unfiltered tour of Osaka, get to know the cuisine of “Japan’s Kitchen,” trying 8 local dishes at authentic eateries with a Japanese-Australian guide. Between food stops, hear stories about Osaka’s retro area, yakuza presence, and more!
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Join this tour in Minami Osaka, where gleaming lanterns light the path from restaurant to restaurant, and larger-than-life food signs indicate glorious gyoza and seafood within. Explore 4 food stops and a local restaurant with a knowledgable guide.
Kuromon Market Food Tour: Flavors of Osaka
Experience the culture and flavors of Kuromon Market, an authentic Japanese food market in Osaka, Japan. Your local guides will help you navigate this bustling market and take you to try some incredible dishes!
Namba After Dark: Bar Hopping and Nightlife in Osaka
Discover Osaka nightlife with a bar hopping and food tour through Namba! Drink sake, visit the glowing Glico sign, feast on street food at Hozenji Yokocho, and capture sweet memories on film before saying sayonara!
Nostalgic Shinsekai Osaka Street Food Tour
Osaka’s retro Shinsekai district is designed to evoke a cross between Coney Island and Paris–and it’s truly a wonderland of street food. Get your munchies satisfied on this tour of the cheerful, bustling neighborhood.
Osaka Craft Beer Tour in Temma
Guided by a certified craft beer server, hop between craft beer bars in downtown Osaka. Learn about the new and innovative brew culture that’s bubbling up in Osaka, while you sip half-pints of domestic beer at each location.
Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka
Kansai locals will guide you through the streets of Osaka, showing you all that the city has to offer. Walking, talking, and drinking alongside the locals, you will discover another side of Japan that most tourists can only dream of experiencing.
Blades of Steel: Japanese Knives, Museums, & Mochi in Sakai
Explore the world of Japanese knives on a Sakai City walking tour, featuring a historic cinnamon mochi shop, the Sakai Knife and Craft Museum, & an exclusive visit to the Yamawaki Knife Company for a tour, sharpening lesson, & custom knife order.
Daytime Food Tour in Osaka Dotonbori
Known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” Osaka is a city for foodies. On this tour, weave through the backstreets of the Dotonbori and Nanba neighborhoods to find the best hidden food spots and enjoy specialties like fried skewers and Michelin-rated takoyaki.
Osaka Tea Ceremony, Tasting, & Culture Tour
Experience an Osaka-style Japanese tea ceremony alongside an expert! You’ll participate in a tea ceremony, discover the surrounding customs and etiquette, then learn how to make matcha tea and enjoy sweet treats.
Market Tour in Osaka, the Culinary Capital of Japan
With a local by your side, explore the street food culture of Osaka! Stroll through Dotonbori’s food stall area and eat your way through Kuromon Shopping Street. Visit a charming little temple and, after some snacking, enjoy a lunch of your choice!
Osaka’s Best: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Local Food, & More
Explore Osaka from top to bottom on this one-day tour with a local guide! Visit Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, stop for lunch (okonomiyaki, ramen, or kushikatsu), shop at Shinsaibashi, & then end at the Osaka Museum of Housing & Living.
Osaka Night Life: Eating and Drinking Tour
Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.
Guided Food Tour in Osaka's Historical & Cultural Districts
Embark on a historical tour of Osaka, exploring cultural districts, landmarks, shopping streets, & mouthwatering cuisine. Discover Shinsekai, Tsuruhashi, Kyobashi, & Tenma. Enjoy kushikatsu, yakiniku, sushi, & craft beer.
Osaka Calligraphy Class and Tea Ceremony Experience
This creative experience in Osaka combines two ancient Japanese arts: calligraphy and tea ceremony. Practice calligraphy and learn to write your name in Japanese, then enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with sweets in a tatami room.
Barrier-Free Osaka: Castle, Kuromon Market, Umeda Sky
A barrier-free tour of Osaka’s best? Right here, folks! This private guided tour takes you to Osaka Castle, Kuromon Fish Market, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, & Umeda Sky Building. Includes lunch, hotel pickup/dropoff, & transportation expenses.
Osaka Shinsekai Street Food Tour (15 Dishes & 2 Drinks)
Welcome to the “kitchen of Japan”! In this Osaka food tour, try tasty treats and learn about iconic street foods while sampling a whopping total of 15 dishes — yakitori, karaage, takoyaki and more— at five different eateries in Shinsekai.
Osaka Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025
Experience the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Osaka. Explore a nostalgic district with your guide, tasting seasonal snacks and street foods along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local joint, and finish the tour in a beautiful sakura spot!
Osaka Foods in Namba: Kuromon Market Tour & Takoyaki Making
No trip to Osaka is complete without a taste of its best food! Sample fresh specialties at Kuromon Market, wind down at a peaceful temple, see the Glico Sign, and make takoyaki in this gourmet exploration of Japan’s quintessential foodie city.
Osaka Sumo Show: All-You-Can-Eat Lunch & Kimono Experience
In this family-friendly experience, watch a sumo bout while enjoying a hearty “sumo stew” in an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Osaka produced by former ozeki wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi where you can interact with real sumo wrestlers.
Five-Hour Osaka Walking Tour w/ Street Foods
Get your step count in on this walking tour where you can discover the food culture of Osaka, known as the “Kitchen of Japan”, while exploring its landmarks, including the Kuromon Market, Nipponbashi Denden Town, Shinsekai district and more.
Osaka Omakase Dining & Tea Ceremony Tour
On this limited-time experience available only in late January 2025, explore Osaka’s whimsical side. Enjoy an omakase dinner at the picturesque Gofusou Garden, followed by a traditional tea ceremony and a view of Kishiwada Castle’s illuminations.
Osaka Sakai Knife Tour w/ Factory Tour & Bento Lunch
Discover the 600-year long knife-forging and making legacy of Sakai, Osaka, in a tour that takes you through galleries and factories to discover the intricacies of the craft from its masters. Lunch and private transportation by car are included.
Ura Namba Walking Tour With Fugu Tasting in Osaka
Join a 3-hour Osaka pufferfish-tasting food tour. Savor fugu (Japanese pufferfish) prepared by a fugu-specialist and licensed chef. Explore Dotonbori’s Ura Namba neighborhood with a guide, visit a local temple, and unwind at a hidden bar.
Downtown Osaka Foodie Bike Tour
Breeze your way through Osaka’s colorful streets, exploring local neighborhoods and sampling unique foods along the way in this customizable bicycle tour with an English-speaking guide that will be designed according to your preferences.
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Food Tours in Osaka
Osaka is a highlight of Japan’s Golden Route. It’s located on the main island of Honshu in Japan and is known for its lively culture, friendly people, and incredible food scene. This city has so much to offer from the neon lights of Dotonbori to the majestic Osaka Castle, action-packed Universal Studios Japan, and mouth-watering street food in the downtown Namba district.
From delectable street food to exquisite sushi, Osaka offers a unique gastronomical experience that will leave your taste buds tingling. Osaka is known as the food capital of Japan, where the city’s culinary scene is as vibrant as its nightlife. There are plenty of daytime Osaka food tours, but if you fancy heading out after dark, joining an Osaka night food tour is the way to go. First, put on your stretchy pants and join us on a quick foodie tour through Osaka’s best eats, here.
Osaka Famous Foods
Osaka is a city so passionate about food it has its related catchphrase. ‘Kui-daore’ is a popular expression you’ll hear bandied about on the streets of Osaka, translating to ‘eat until you drop’. Where are the best places to ‘kui-daore’ in the nation's kitchen? We’re so glad you asked. First stop, Dotonbori–Osaka’s most famous food destination. The bright neon lights and the bustling crowds make Dotonbori an exciting place to be at night. But it’s the food that attracts visitors from all over the world. The most iconic dish in Dotonbori is the Takoyaki – a ball-shaped snack made from a savory batter filled with diced octopus, pickled ginger, and green onion, topped with mayonnaise and bonito flakes. Don’t let the size fool you; these tiny balls pack a flavor punch. After a visit to this renowned culinary district, you can proudly call yourself a fully-fledged Osaka foodie.
Next, we head to Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka’s Kitchen. This market has existed since 1902 and is a food lover’s paradise. This market has everything from fresh seafood like octopus, squid, and sea urchin to Kobe beef. Try the grilled scallops, buttery and succulent with a hint of smokiness, and the Fugu sashimi–a dish made from the notoriously poisonous pufferfish that can only be served by licensed chefs.
Osaka Yokocho (Drinking Alley) Tours
For something more unconventional, check out an Osaka back alley (yokocho) food tour. We’ll take you to the hidden alleys of Osaka to discover some of the bizarre snacks the locals love. How about trying the Kushikatsu–skewered foods like chicken, shrimp, and vegetables, battered and deep fried to perfection? And don’t forget to dip them in the thick and sweet tonkatsu sauce–a local favorite. If you want to feast but get your steps in, we present an Osaka food walking tour–the best of both worlds.
Guided Food Tours in Osaka
One of the best ways to discover the city’s food scene is to take a guided food tour in Osaka. These tours are led by knowledgeable guides who will take you to the best spots in the city, from hole-in-the-wall eateries to high-end restaurants. By joining an Osaka food tour with a guide, you’ll learn about the history of each dish and the ingredients used to create these culinary delights. Plus, you’ll get to try various dishes without the hassle of researching and planning your itinerary.
Deep Osaka Food Tours
For those who want a super exclusive food experience, try one of our secret or deep Osaka food tours. These ventures take you off the beaten path, away from the tourist crowds, and to some of Japan's most authentic culinary experiences. From a traditional Japanese breakfast to a sake tasting, these tours offer a unique insight into the local food culture.
Last but not least, we can’t talk about Osaka’s food scene without mentioning the local specialty–Okonomiyaki. Imagine a savory pancake filled with cabbage, pork belly, and sometimes shrimp or octopus, topped with a special sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes. It’s a dish that’s satisfying and rich in flavor. The best place to try this dish is at a traditional Okonomiyaki restaurant, where you can watch your meal being cooked on a hotplate. This culinary darling is often enjoyed with a drink, so an Osaka food and sake tour will do the trick.
Osaka is a food lover’s paradise; the best way to experience it is through an Osaka food tour. From the iconic Takoyaki to the unconventional Kushikatsu, Osaka’s culinary scene offers something for everyone. So, come hungry, curious, and ready to discover what Osaka offers.
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