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6 Super Fun Food Tours in Osaka
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Looking to taste the most famous food in Osaka, but don't know where to start? Here are six food tours in Osaka that you should absolutely check out!
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6 Must-join Food Tours in Osaka
Osaka has a reputation as a destination for experiencing fantastic food. We have compiled a list of six food tours in Osaka that will introduce you to the top eats in "the nation's kitchen"—let's get started!
1. Nostalgic Shinsekai Osaka Street Food Tour
2. Engaging, Immersive Osaka "Foodhood" Tour (15 Foods, 3 Drinks)
3. Deep Backstreet Osaka Tour (With Dinner)
4. Osaka Food Tour (10 Delicious Dishes at 5 Hidden Eateries)
5. Osaka Home-cooked Food Party and Sake Tour
6. Osaka Local Food Tour in Dotonbori and Namba
1. Nostalgic Shinsekai Osaka Street Food Tour
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Go back in time with this tour and experience Osaka's famous food in a fascinating and historic area. Of the many food tours in Osaka, this one will take you to what is arguably one of the most interesting parts of town—Shinsekai.
The tour is available as a day or nighttime excursion and promises a great selection of street food and trivia. It costs ¥20,000, which includes five stops at local eateries, lunch/dinner, and a beverage. There is also time allocated for shopping.
2. Engaging, Immersive Osaka "Foodhood" Tour (15 Foods, 3 Drinks)
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This is another highly recommended food tour in Osaka. With 15 dishes and three drinks, you will get to experience the “Eat till you drop” culture that Osaka is famous for.
The tour runs for three hours and costs ¥13,440. There is also an option to upgrade to wagyu, premium Japanese beef, which costs ¥17,640. Vegetarian and other dietary preferences can easily be accommodated as well.
3. Deep Backstreet Osaka Tour (With Dinner)
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Take a walk on the wild side, on this award-winning Osaka food tour. Explore the historic area of Shinsekai, and experience some of the best Osaka food, all while getting the lowdown on secret and even scandalous activities in Japan.
This tour costs ¥9,700 and includes eight dishes. It features a range of sights; from yakuza hangouts and a red-light district to gambling dens and abandoned neighborhoods (the choice of spots depends on the comfort level of the guests). The tour lasts four hours.
4. Osaka Food Tour (10 Delicious Dishes at 5 Hidden Eateries)
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Prepare to feast on a wide selection of Osaka's famous foods. This tour includes ten dishes and two drinks enjoyed across five locations. Stops include a food stall, a standing bar, a market, an izakaya, and finally dessert at a restaurant.
This is a great whirlwind tour of the different types of eateries available in Osaka. It runs for three hours and costs ¥11,500.
5. Osaka Home-cooked Food Party and Sake Tour
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This is the Osaka food tour for those who want to experience Osaka's food culture the way the locals do. The tour starts with sake tasting, after which you'll explore the sights and sounds of the Dotonbori district. Along the way, different food items will be purchased before culminating in a fun gathering at the Hostel Enisia Namba's lounge.
The tour runs for two and a half hours and costs ¥8,000. This price includes a sake-tasting platter and the food purchased on the tour.
6. Osaka Local Food Tour in Dotonbori and Namba
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On this kid-friendly favorite, you will explore Dotonbori while getting to feast on eight regional dishes in four different venues.
The tour is available in Japanese, English, Italian, and German. It is a great experience to take the whole family on. It costs ¥12,000 and runs for three and a half hours.
If you have not decided which tour you would like to join, check out this write-up of 11 Essential Osaka Food Tours —it includes videos, to give you a clear idea of what to expect.
And for more options, see byFood's catalog of Food Tours in Osaka .
Written by Azeem Essa, for byFood.
ByFood.com is Japan's one-stop platform for foodie travelers. You can book food experiences like cooking classes and culinary tours, make easy restaurant reservations without using Japanese, and order gourmet products from local businesses.
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