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A Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025 and Viator Experience Awards 2025 winner, this local-led evening tour through Osaka takes you through the retro neighbourhood of Shinsekai. Join Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, or Kenzo—our experienced guides—for an authentic Osaka street food adventure filled with history, culture, and laughs.
From September, the tour includes even more food and a third drink— better value than ever. You’ll explore hidden alleys, arcades, and eateries only locals know, stopping at five hand-picked spots we visit often. Enjoy 15+ dishes, 3 local drinks, and Osaka favourites like takoyaki, karaage, kushikatsu, udon, and oden among many others.
Small group size keeps things fun and personal—great for solo travellers, couples, or friends. Learn about Osaka’s post-war past and lively food culture while meeting locals and getting stories and tips you won’t find in any guidebook. Our guides live and breathe the city, allow us to show you the real Osaka and its food scene.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A detailed explanation of this unique area during transit between eateries.
3 Drinks included (nonalcohol/alcohol).
15+ dishes at 5 unique eateries - (izakaya, restaurants, stall, bar).
Dropped off at the train station after the tour if needed.
Enjoy Karaage, Yakitori, Takoyaki, Udon, Oden, Kushikatsu, Dessert.
Drinks at establishments not designated on the tour.
Transportation to & from the starting/departure point.
We cannot cater for gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian diets.
Shinsekai
Time permitting, we will have a little jaunt around Shinsekai, an area often looked over but brimming with fun facts and things to see.
Tsutenkaku
Walk past Tsutenkaku, the famous landmark tower that is the focal point of the area and see where kushikatsu all began. Walk through the streets that over a century ago, were designed to bring a western feeling to Osaka.
1,282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Crystal R,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
Adam was awesome - very informative, engaging - share lots of information and lots of fun! Highly recommend him!
Irene C,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
scott was a great tour guide! so much fun and great food! would definitely recommend for doing this in osaka.
Kathleen B,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
Five stars! Ten stars is more like it. We have enjoyed many food tours over the years. I would count this one among the best. Scott is an excellent guide, host, manager and historian. We enjoyed excellent food and drink (the fried chicken and white peach sours!!) while learning a bit about Osaka and Japan. The time flew by for our great group of fellow travelers. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Do not hesitate - especially if Scott is your guide.
Cynthia T,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
This food tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and the food was beyond delicious — a perfect mix of traditional flavors and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Our guide, Adam Smith, made the experience truly exceptional. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, sharing not just facts about the dishes but also the culture and history behind them. Adam made everyone feel welcome and created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting — it’s the best way to explore the city, enjoy incredible food, and learn so much along the way. Adam deserves special recognition for making this such a memorable day!
Laura B,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
This was an amazing introduction to the local food and drink of Osaka with a bit of local history and lots of fun thrown in. Andy includes generous portions at each of the five restaurants. You will not end the evening hungry!!!
Operated by Hungry Osaka Tours