Food Tours

Osaka Night Food Tour

Diners enjoying street food at Dotonbori, Osaka during a night food tour.

Dotonbori street food stalls in Osaka during night food tour.

Discover the essence of street food in Osaka and sample local delicacies in bustling alleys on a 3-hour guided evening walking tour of Dotonburi.

Highlights

Explore Dotonburi's streets and neon billboards and gorge on Japanese street foods during a 3-hour evening walking food tour.
Stroll the narrow streets and secret alleys of Dotonburi, Osaka's top nightlife and entertainment area.
Munch on Japanese street food classics like fried skewers called kushikatsu, or get experimental with Michelin-rated octopus fritters or takoyaki.
Wash down a regional favorite like yakitori skewers or seafood tempura with draft beer or rice wine at a local izakaya, and end on a sweet note with a dessert.
Fun Fact: The Japanese expression "kuidaore", which refers to "go bankrupt by spending on food" or "Eat till you drop", is often associated with Dotonburi and the food obsession of Osaka.

Inclusions

3-hr food tour in Osaka
English-speaking guide
Street food tasting
Dessert
Snacks and finger food
1 drink

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Are you a gourmand visiting Japan and want to immerse yourself in the culinary offerings of "Tenka no Daidokoro" or the nation's kitchen? Osaka has gained the nickname due to the city's reputation as a food lover's paradise, and the guided Osaka Night Food Tour of the Dotonburi area will lead you into the heart of all the action!

Explore Dotonburi and its Culinary Delights

Start exploring the Dotonburi area on foot, and marvel at the numerous flashy neon signs that add to the extravagance of the neighborhood. Stroll by the Dotonburi canal, pausing for a photo at the Ebisubashi Bridge. Explore unconventional pubs and eateries in the area, and start your tour by enjoying some locally celebrated street food. Savor the taste and crispiness of street snacks like the kushikatsu, a deep-fried skewered meat, or Michelin-rated takoyaki or octopus fritters that burst with flavors and delectable ingredients.

Experience Drinking at an Izakaya

A visit to an Izakaya allows you to experience the Japanese culture of casual after-work drinking at a local pub. Gulp some draft beer or sip on rice wine while trying Japanese culinary delights like yakitori or grilled skewers, sukiyaki (beef hotpot), or tempura. Finish off with a local dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, and explore Dotonburi on your gastronomical evening in Osaka.

Itinerary

Know Before You Go

Important Information

It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Restrictions

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 10 people in 1 group.
To book this experience, you must book tickets for a minimum of 2 guests.

Timings

Daily: 5pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Outside Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi.
Address: 1-8-19 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka.
Your guide will be holding an "Arigato Japan" sign..

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Ebisubashi. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses ７３号 to get you there.

By Metro

The closest metro station is Namba Station. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board metros Midosuji Line, Sennichimae Line, Yotsubashi Line to get you there.