Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join this Osaka Food Tour and Walking Tour to explore the city’s street food, culture, and history. Taste takoyaki fresh from a street-side stand in Dotonbori, with the option to add kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) for a true local experience. A highlight is trying okonomiyaki, whose name means “grill as you like.” You’ll enjoy the traditional Osaka-style way—cooking it yourself on a hotplate—an authentic self-grilling experience guided by your host. Along the way, visit shrines and temples such as Namba Yasaka, blending culinary passion with spiritual heritage. Scan QR codes for multilingual explanations (English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German) with free Wi-Fi. This private tour combines food, cooking, walking, and culture for an unforgettable Osaka experience.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as this is a walking tour.
The order of visiting cultural landmarks and restaurants may vary depending on reservation availability and local conditions.
Due to seasonal demand and restaurant availability, the cooking experience or menu may be subject to change or may not be available. In such cases, you will be notified before your booking is confirmed, and we will do our best to provide alternatives of equal quality.
While additional drinks can be purchased individually at each venue, additional food items are not available in order to maintain the tour’s flow.
Guests are kindly requested to select their meal options in advance (okonomiyaki only). This helps us ensure smooth service and accommodate dietary restrictions where possible.
Please note that all dishes in this tour necessarily contain wheat flour, cooking oil, eggs, and yam (nagaimo). Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions related to these ingredients should refrain from booking. Guests are also kindly requested to inform us of any other dietary restrictions or religious requirements at the time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate requests where possible, though substitutions may be limited.
The kushikatsu tasting option must be booked for the entire group, not for individual participants.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Street takoyaki tasting
Self-guided audio explanations available at cultural sites (via QR code scanning on your smartphone)
Okonomiyaki cooking experience (self-cooking under host guidance) including one okonomiyaki
Free Wi-Fi will be provided by the host during the tour.
Walking tour of the Namba/Dotonbori area,.
A total of 3 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks included throughout the tour
Additional food items not included in the set menus
Extra alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks beyond the 3 included (available at your own expense)
Travel and personal insurance
Namba
Explore the vibrant Namba (Dotonbori) district, where Osaka’s unique blend of food and culture comes alive. Visit iconic landmarks such as Namba Yasaka Shrine, Hozenji Temple & Hozenji Yokocho Alley, and the dazzling Dotonbori area with its neon lights and riverside views. During the tour, enjoy an authentic Okonomiyaki cooking experience — a hands-on session where you will grill your own savory pancake with guidance from a local host. You’ll also sample Osaka’s beloved street-side takoyaki for a true taste of “Kuidaore,” the city’s famous food culture.
Satisfying Set: Upgrade your okonomiyaki to include noodles, making it more filling.
Izakaya 1-Hour Extension: Enjoy 2 drinks and several izakaya dishes; depending on venue, this may be one sashimi plate. Menu is fixed, no pre-choice.
Kushikatsu+Okonomiyaki-Upgrade: Kushikatsu tasting of 5 skewers with 1 drink, plus an upgraded okonomiyaki with noodles for a hearty Osaka experience.
Kushikatsu with 1 drink: All guests must join. Enjoy kushikatsu tasting: 5 skewers with 1 drink in a local restaurant. Menu is fixed, no pre-choice.
OkonomiUp .Kushikatsu, Izakaya: Complete set: izakaya dishes with 2 drinks, kushikatsu tasting (5 skewers + 1 drink), and an upgraded okonomiyaki with noodle
Okonom Up+Izakaya Extra Hour: Izakaya dishes with 2 drinks, plus an okonomiyaki upgrade with noodles, making the dish more filling and
Izakaya + Kushikatsu: Enjoy izakaya dishes with 2 drinks, plus kushikatsu tasting: 5 skewers with 1 drink at a lively local spot.
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