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Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Osaka’s retro charm and flavors on a 3-hour Shinsekai & Dotonbori food tour. Begin in Shinsekai, a nostalgic district watched over by Tsutenkaku Tower. Stroll through Jan-Jan Yokocho alley, see the famous Billiken statue, and taste crispy Kushikatsu, Osaka’s beloved skewered delicacy. Step back in time along a “museum-like” food alley, only 1.2 meters wide, filled with artwork and history from over 80 years ago. Visit a hidden temple tucked between Namba’s neon lights for a moment of reflection before diving into Dotonbori—the true heart of Osaka. Known as the “nation’s kitchen” since the Edo period, Dotonbori is the city’s ultimate food hub. Here, indulge in iconic Osaka street foods like Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki while soaking up the district’s vibrant energy. Perfect for travelers seeking history, culture, and local cuisine, this tour blends the flavors of Osaka with its rich past for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

All ages are welcome on this tour.

You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks.

Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

Gluten-free and Vegan CANNOT be accommodated on this tour.

For a vegetarian course, please choose the option upon booking, or request in advance, by the day before at latest. ※Request made on the tour day cannot be accommodated.

At the Kushikatsu (Deep-fired skewers) spot, dashi (pork broth) is still used even in the vegetarian Kushikatsu. If you're not able to consume dashi, kindly let us know in advanced so that we can prepare other vegetarian dishes.

Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.

This tour may visit places where smoking is allowed. Please note that we might not be able to change the tour venues in this case.

Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

3 drinks (Both alcohol and non-alcohol available)

1 piece of Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake-like delicacy with toppings)

1 box of Takoyaki ( a round, fried food made from batter, tender octopus and other ingredients)

6 pieces of Kushikatsu (a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)

3 hrs with a MagicalTrip certified local Guide

Transportation fees (190JPY)

What To Expect

1

Tsutenkaku

Walk through Jan-Jan Yokocho alley& Enjoy Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) With the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower watching over the town, Shinsekai offers a perfect mix of history and local culture. Enjoy crispy Kushi-katsu right in the heart of the neighborhood before making your way to Dotonbori, where the flavors and energy of Osaka truly come alive! 6 pieces of Kushikatsu: Kushikatsu is a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables. (For vegetarian course, pork broth is still used in Kushikatsu) ※Vegan and gluten-free are not available.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

Exploring the Shinsekai Area (Shinsekai Market → Tsutenkaku Tower → Billiken Statue) The "museum-like" alley offers a virtual experience of Osaka's center as it existed over 80 years ago. It's astonishing how much history you can uncover in this narrow alley, spanning just 1.2 meters in width. The artwork adorning the walls creates a unique ambiance, transporting visitors back to bygone days. Exiting the alley, we'll visit a quaint temple nestled between Namba's bright neon signs and bustling shopping streets. Stepping into this temple feels like journeying from the modern era back in time. Taking a moment to delve into Osaka's history provides a brief respite before we proceed to a local Okonomiyaki restaurant in the Dotonbori area!

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Course: ※Pork broth is still used for Kushikatsu. Vegan/Gluten free is not available. Please add remarks for any allergies you have.

Regular Course

Regular course: Vegan/Gluten free is not available. Please add remarks for any allergies you have.

Reviews

4.84

882 reviews

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  • Our Kyoto foodie walking...

    Peter M,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our Kyoto foodie walking tour with Hide was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and informative. We learned so much about the city and culture, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

  • Eating Fast Foods in Osaka

    Ingrid K,

    Aug 1, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    We ate a lot of fried foods at mediocre fast food places. We would have liked to experience more variety in the food preparations.

  • Well intentioned guide bur not a foodie tour

    Amy R,

    May 25, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Hiro was very nice and shared a lot about day-to-day Japanese culture. He’s still getting his sea legs as a tour guide. It would have been good to learn more about the cultural info surrounding the food we ate and temple and shrine we visited. We also only got to eat 2 of the 3 foods listed in the tour (missed the takomaki). The first spot for the fried skewers seemed quite local but the 2nd place we went to for the pancake was clearly a tourist spot.

  • Disappointing

    Rooman Y,

    May 23, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Hide our tour guide was great. However this was advertised as a foodie food tour. Myself and the others in the group felt it wasn’t this. I felt it was quite overpriced compared to the amount of food we got. I would suggest it gets rebranded as an Osaka city tour with some snacks rather than anything else.

  • Not a tour for foodies

    Kimberly M,

    May 22, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    For our family, the restaurant/food choices and activities on this tour were disappointing. We didn’t find any “hidden gems” along the way … it was like visiting Manhattan and staying the whole time in Times Square. The food was plentiful, but mediocre. On the positive side, the guide was very friendly and tried hard to be helpful (but he wasn’t in control of the agenda) and our fellow travelers were fun to meet (our family took up 4 of the 7 slots). I just wouldn’t recommend this tour to fellow “foodies.”

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