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Explore the true culinary soul of Osaka with a guided tour through Shinsekai. Enjoy 13 authentic Japanese dishes across 5 carefully selected food spots, guided by locals who know the city inside out.
Highlights
- Taste 13 delicious Japanese dishes, including takoyaki, kushikatsu, karaage, and more
- Visit 5 unique local eateries, from backstreet stalls to lively izakayas
- Go off the beaten path in the retro Shinsekai district
- Learn about Osaka’s food culture, history, and traditions from expert local guides
- Enjoy two included drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Full Description
Featured on NHK’s “Journeys in Japan” and Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil”
Experience the true spirit of Osaka in Shinsekai, a nostalgic neighborhood full of flavor and character. Your guide—either Andy (half-Japanese, half-Australian) or one of his knowledgeable team—will lead you through backstreets and hidden alleys to discover places even most locals don’t know.
You’ll eat like an Osakan, diving into comfort food, regional specialties, and classic izakaya fare. These aren’t gourmet restaurants but passionate, family-run spots that serve soul-satisfying food.
This tour was named one of the top 20 food tours in the world in 2022—join us to find out why!
Sample Itinerary & Dishes
Each tour includes visits to 5 different eateries, where you’ll try a total of 13 dishes, such as:
- Takoyaki & Oden Stall
- Osaka’s signature octopus balls
- Seasonal oden (Japanese stew)
- Local Izakaya
- Kitsune Udon
- Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)
- Nagaimo (Japanese yam)
- Chicken wings
- Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers)
- Traditional Gastrobar
- Nikudōfu (beef and tofu stew)
- Yakitori assortment
- Homemade mochi
- 1 included drink
- Specialty Gyoza Shop
- Handmade dumplings
- Cozy Eatery or Tachinomiya (Standing Bar)
- Tonpeiyaki (pork omelette)
- Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)
- Edamame
- Dessert or Japanese pancake
- 1 included drink
Menu may vary based on availability and season.
Pricing
From ¥13,000 per person
Includes
- 13 dishes across 5 different local establishments
- 2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- English-speaking local guide
- Walking food tour in Shinsekai
Meeting Point
Dobutsuen-mae Station (Midosuji Line), Exit 1
In front of the wall with 15 lanterns on the DAIICHI Building, B1F
1-1-2 Taishi, Nishinari Ward, Osaka, 557-0002, Japan
Reviews
“Perfect mix of food, culture, and atmosphere. Guide James was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and had great rapport with the venues. Highly recommended!”
“So much delicious food, all from places I never would’ve found on my own. Adam was a great guide and made the experience really fun and informative.”
“Yuichi was awesome. We went through hidden alleys, learned about local dishes, and had a great time with our small group. A 10/10 experience!”
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