Umami Town Street Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
If you’ve just arrived in Osaka, you’ll quickly discover that food is not just a part of life here—it’s at the very heart of the city. Today, we’ll take you through some of Osaka’s most iconic neighborhoods to show you how food, culture, and history come together. From bustling street markets to atmospheric restaurants, you’ll experience the diverse and delicious offerings that make Osaka the food capital of Japan. We’ll also visit places where you can trace the history behind these flavors and ingredients, from local factories to historical landmarks.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
A shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and politician from the Heian period who is deified as Tenjin, the kami (spirit) of learning, scholarship, and literature.
A lively market in Osaka offering fresh seafood, meats, and street food like takoyaki and sushi. Known as "Osaka's Kitchen," it’s perfect for food lovers.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Meals
Private transportation
Options
Umami Town Street Food Tour
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Far beyond the scope of food!
Janethemermaid1,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a delightful day from start to finish with Keiji. While the tour was focused on the food of Osaka, Keiji was able to go far beyond the scope of cuisine. He joined us in fascinating conversations about Japanese culture, explaining some of the differences between the people and the culture in Tokyo vs Osaka. We are a curious group of 4 with many questions & observations. Keiji was able to answer every one of them in an interesting way. Keiji’s english is impeccable making it very easy to communicate. He is warm hearted and lovely to be with. I highly recommend him as a guide.
Wonderful tastes of Osaka
Hope B,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful culinary tour of Osaka with Kenji. We learned so much about the food, culture, people of Osaka. Kenji answered all of our many questions. We enjoyed the wonderful tastes of Osaka. Kenji is the best!!
Osaka made easy and delicious
ethanbG5087AE,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with our tour guide Yuichi. As a true Osaka local, he was able to take us around to great spots that we would have never been able to find on our own and teach us about the city along the way. He had a genuine interest in sharing his native city with us beyond and seemed to truly enjoyed interacting with his visitors. For us, he was willing to go the extra mile to help us navigate our surroundings and make sure we didn’t miss anything.
A beautiful tour!
dorg2026,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful experience, Yuka was an expert on Japanese culture and cuisine, and brought the delights of Osaka to our hearts.
Great Osaka Experience
92rainap,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour. We got to try many Japanese foods and learn about the background of the city and food we were eating. Our guide, Yuichi, was very knowledgeable and so friendly and sweet. We had a great time with him!
Super oishi!
ericaw477,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a brilliant trip around the most amazing umami spots! Yuka was an amazing guide- we loved it!
Umami in Osaka!
maerlaeb,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the Umami Town tour with Yoko. Our small group visited food stands and shops -- from a fish monger to a sesame specialist, a matcha tea maker, a pastry shop, and more. Yoko is a scholar of umami, and miso in particular, and framed our touring (and eating) around a perfect introduction to Osaka's historic importance as the center of umami culture (spoiler: it has a lot to do with shipping seaweed). We were charmed, well-fed, and came away with a much deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine.
Fabulous experience, so worth it.
YLayher,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our third food tour with Culinary Backstreets ( Tokyo, Marseille) - in Osaka and it did not disappoint! Yoko was an inspirational guide with her passion for not just the food of Osaka but also local culture and traditions. Generous tastings and an insight into ‘umami’ !
Osaka Food Tour with Yuka
cailac2026,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was such an amazing experience. Our guide Yuka shared so much about Osaka history and food history, introduced us to vendors that had been operating for decades, and included many special surprises throughout the tour. If you come to Osaka, this is a must do.
Wonderful dive into Japanese food culture
pamelacF1457YU,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miyo shared her knowledge with us in a very thoughtful and well considered way. It was great to have the science behind umami explained as a precursor to the walk. She also managed the time we had well by planning the stops well thus introducing us to as many different food types as possible. Milo’s command of English was excellent which made it so easy to understand her and enabled us to discuss different aspects of Japanese culture.
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