Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
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3 hours
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Discover Osaka’s retro charm and bold flavors on a 3-hour Shinsekai & Dotonbori food tour. Start in nostalgic Shinsekai, home to Tsutenkaku Tower, and stroll Jan-Jan Yokocho alley while visiting the famous Billiken statue. Taste crispy kushikatsu, Osaka’s beloved skewered specialty, and explore a narrow, museum-like food alley filled with artwork and local history. Visit a hidden temple tucked among Namba’s neon lights before heading to lively Dotonbori, known as Osaka’s “nation’s kitchen.” Enjoy iconic street foods such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki while soaking in the district’s vibrant atmosphere. This tour blends culture, history, and local cuisine for an unforgettable Osaka experience.
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 To Expect
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.
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!
What‘s Included
3 drinks (Both alcohol and non-alcohol available)
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
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)
Transportation fees (190JPY)
Options
Regular Course
Regular course: Vegan/Gluten free is not available. Please add remarks for any allergies you have.
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.
Reviews
980 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Osaka Food tour with Jimmy
shaneandkristen2021,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Jimmy was amazing. He was very informative and funny. Great choices of venues and food. Well organised. Genuine lovely family man that enjoys his job as much as we enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended this tour and ask for Jimmy.
Excellent tour
X1689VOkristenc,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Jimmy was a great local guide enjoyed every bit of our tour! Food was delicious too. Jimmy taught us a lot about Japanese culture, took lots of family photos for us, would highly recommend.
Not all guides are the same...
Acandria,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We did 3 Magical Tours food tours. I had expected Osaka to be the most interesting being the foodie city but unfortunately it wasn't that great. I think the main let down was actually our guide, who was perhaps a bit disinterested (although very friendly). Although this is not the guides fault, the foods selected were things we could easily order and they're very cheap foods (which is fine if they were interesting or if the guide had something interesting to tell about them). Unlike in Hiroshima or Tokyo, the foods and locations often included places or things that we wouldn't know how to or be able to order ourselves. The guide seemed like he wanted to go home and wrap things up, for places where we were allowed 2 drinks, he would ask us to order both at the same time. For one of the stops, instead of ordering the amount we were entitled to, he said if we ordered less it'll be faster. More importantly he knew little to nothing when questions were asked that was anything beyond surface level and he really could not keep the conversation going. We still had a good time talking to the other people on the tour but the whole thing actually felt a bit like a drag and really not worth the money paid. I don't want to name and shame but I would advise that when you book, you check who the guide is and make sure that they've been in the business for awhile! Our other two tours (Tokyo and Hiroshima) had very different guides but both were really fantastic and added to the quality and experience. So unfortunately, not all guides are the same even when booking through a reputable business.
Eventful and Entertaining
lionelbJ1881KI,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun experience! Jimmy was very knowledgeable and great to be our guide! I wish we could have had more time and more drinks!
Osaka’s food at their finest
tallulah1824,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tea, was so much fun! We had a great food adventure through many neighborhoods. Our whole family enjoyed every bite. Thank you Tea for a great tour.
Not just the food, but the company
kayrF8492PO,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience. Jimmy and moeka did a great job showing us the food highlights if Osaka. We enjoyed a savory pancake, which I've never had before. My favorite was the Takkoyaki. They were so knowledgeable of Osaka and the best spots for photos. We really had such a fun time and we were so full by the end. We were able to get some sight-seeing done within the time frame of the food tour, and that was a big highlight. Its quite crowded during this time of year, but Jimmy knew how to lead us through the crowds well. They made it such a fun atmosphere, it really felt like we were going out on the town of Osaka with a couple of friends, just drinking and eating. It was a great vibe.
Highly recommend!
Emily C,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour! Our family of 6 ended up being a private tour. Our tour guide Yuma was friendly, helpful and spoke English very well. This was a great way to see a few different parts of Osaka and try must-eat foods. We were able to sit down at each restaurant which was nice after walking a lot. We also stopped at a shrine which was a nice experience as well. I highly recommend this tour and thank Yuma for being a wonderful tour guide!
Mari the guide is phenomenal
Stay67996512888,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mari was such an amazing and thoughtful guide and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour. The food was amazing, thank you to the event organisers :)
So fun so delicious
Vacationer653765,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aika was such an amazing tour guide! We had suuuuccchhhh good food and drinks and a really great time! I’d love to hang out with Aika all the time!
Lovely experience
clarencemaep2025,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience! We only not tasted Japan's great food but also learned about the history along the way. We've joined 2 tours with magical trip and always amazed by how friendly and excellent english speakers their guides are.
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