Deep Osaka Food & Drinks Tour

Tours available 7 days a week

Tours commence at 5.30pm or 6pm

#1 rated food tour in Osaka (and the whole of the vast Kansai region) and Japan with more than 2296 Reviews, having 97% “Excellent 5 star” rating.

Gastronomy & beverages are our focus but we also strive to show you the authentic side of Osaka and Shinsekai, where you will get a real and deep understanding of the inner workings of this amazing area while filling your belly full with local, delicious street food.

Tour Highlights

-You will get the full range: Stalls, markets, standing bars, classic eateries, izakayas,  restaurants….the whole spectrum.

A TYPICAL MENU LOOKS LIKE THIS BUT OBVIOUSLY DURING BUSY TIMES WE ALTER SOME FOOD.

-Entree (Stall): 2 x Osakan large takoyaki “battered octopus balls”, local oden (broth infused seafood, vegetables etc)

-Izakaya: Nikudofu “beef and tofu stew” PLUS deep fried lotus root kushikatsu, somen

-Side Course:  Original yakitori skewered chicken (sauce & salt options),  PLUS  1 alcoholic/non alcoholic drink

-Taste Testing: (Stall) Ehire, slightly seared sting ray, fried prawns with house sauce, 

-Classic Eatery: Kitsune Udon, osakan style udon, enoki, pork skewers

-Main course: (Restaurant): Tonpeyaki (Pork omelete) PLUS  Karaage (Japanese fried chicken with delicious spices) PLUS  1 alcoholic/non alcoholic drink

-Desserts:  (Markets):  Taiyaki (redbean filled sweet) or fruits

 NOTE:  Occassionally the above establishments might be fully booked or closed for business so we will chose other just as high quality appetizing options.

*We are vegetarian & pescatarian friendly(get 6~8 varied dishes will get larger portions) , just let us know in advance:  

What's Included?

  • Guided walking tour by an experienced English speaking guide
  • Explore the retro alleys of Shinsekai and Nishinari
  • Learn about Osakan food culture in an area that has invented many types of food.  
  • 5 Unique and delicious food establishments (15 dishes)
  • Market stalls, standing bars, Izakayas and restaurants
  • 3 Local Japanese Drinks of your choice including: beer, sake, chuhai, highball and plum wine

Extra Information

Tours are available every night of the week however availability on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights can sell out quick so please book early
This is a night time tour, please check the weather and dress accordingly
If we need to cancel the tour due to weather, we will contact you 3 hours before the tour starts and refund your payment in full
You will be walking around 1km over 3 hours on flat surfaces, so please bring confortable walking shoes
Please arrive 10 minutes before starting time so that we can commence on time

Get a deep understanding of the inner workings of the amazing Shinsekai area

Walk down quaint off the beaten paths, streets & arcades.

Eat the most unique, tasty food amongst friendly Osakans.

Taste some unique, infused, rarely known Japanese drinks.

Witness a region almost not influenced by the western world.

See bizarre, quirky, retro “only in Japan” establishments.

Traverse through the interconnecting maze of alleys.

Discover the true history of Japan that you have never heard about.

Deep Osaka Food Tours

From: ¥13,000

Description

Time:
5:30pm or 6:00pm

Hours:
3hrs

Arrival Time:
15 minutes early

Meetin Point:
Dobutsuen-mae Station (top of the stairs of Exit 1, in front of the 15 low hanging lanterns of this building

Go to this Google Maps Link

Price:
Adults (13 years old & above) ¥13,000
Kids (3 to 12 years old) ¥9,200
Infant (0 to 2 years old) ¥0

 

Private Tours Available

Upgrade to a Private Local Experience!

Enjoy our Deep Osaka Food Tour with the luxury of your own private guide! This is not a fancy high-end tour—it’s an authentic, deep dive into Osaka’s retro neighborhood. Booking a private tour means you can skip the crowds and explore at your own pace, making it perfectly safe, comfortable, and fun for families with kids or groups of friends.

  • 100% Private: Walk, eat, and laugh at your own pace—great for families!

  • Minimum: 2 guests required to book.

  • Price: Flat rate per person (Ages 4+). Free for toddlers aged 0-3.

Please use the calendar below to check private availability!

Start Time:
2:00pm, 3:00pm or 6:30pm

Hours:
3 hours

Meetin Point:
Namba Metro Station,
Exit #24, top of the stairs
(Address: 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan)

Go to this Google Maps Link

Price:

per person / total:
*Fixed price for anyone aged 3+

  • 2ppl ‥ 32,500JPY / 65,000JPY
  • 3ppl ‥ 26,000JPY / 78,000JPY
  • 4ppl ‥ 22,750JPY / 91,000JPY
  • 5ppl ‥ 18,900JPY / 94,500JPY
  • 6ppl ‥ 16,500JPY / 99,000JPY
  • 7ppl ‥ 15,000JPY / 105,000 JPY
  • 8ppl‥ 145,00JPY / 112,000JPY
  • from 9ppl‥ 13,000JPY / 117,000JPY 

Our Guides

Our professional guides have extensive knowledge of Osakan food, drinks, history and culture while adding a good dose of humour and personality to each tour

Meeting Point

Dobutsuen-mae Station (Midosuji Line) 

at the top of the stairs of exit 1,  (in front of the 15 low hanging lanterns of this “Daiichi本店” building.

6 minute train ride from Namba Station

15 minute train ride from Umeda Station