- A walk through Dotonburi and surrounding areas by taking secret alleys off the main street.
- Explore back streets and small local shops
- Enjoy Osaka’s specialty, Kushikatsu (fried skewers) try Michelin rated Takoyaki (octopus fritters).
- Take the back roads and to a hidden Izakaya and enjoy a seasonal lunch set while chatting with your guide and fellow guests and tasting a wide range of Japanese flavors.
- Finish up with a yummy local dessert!
Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
Highlights
Description
Enjoy the best of Osaka's famous street food and hidden back alleys on this 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba! Experience an unforgettable stroll through the historical food streets of Osaka and eat like a local in the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen.” Your local expert will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of South Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dōtonbori area where we will learn about Glico man, a Filipino sprinter named Fortunato Catalon who inspired a nation and a company! Similar to Shibuya (its counterpart in Tokyo) the sights and sounds of Dōtonbori often lead you astray to overly-commercialised restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Try local dishes at 4 food stops
- 1 Drink
- Traditional Japanese Dessert
- Local English speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Gratuity
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 1-8-19 Dōtonbori, Chūō-ku, Osaka, JP
Start Location Notes: Access: Namba Station - Midosuji Line Exit 14, Hanshin Line Exit B12
Start Location Directions: In front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi Dotonbori (next to Laox Shop) スターバックスコーヒー TSUTAYA EBISUBASHI店 You can copy and paste this to Google Maps: 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀１丁目８−１９ (スターバックス TSUTAYA EBISUBASHI店) 542-0071
Commentary
Audio : English
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before the original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
Time/Days offered: 7 Days a Week, Starting at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday
| Group Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | ¥18,000 |
| Child (0-3 years) | ¥9,000 |
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, Accepts Single Travelers, Same-day Booking available, Food changes (Season/Availability), Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescetarian, Shellfish free, Pork-meat free friendly
About operator:
We are Arigato Japan Food Tours and our goal is to help you make delicious memories of Japan during your travels to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima! On our tours you’ll taste local and regional specialties like okonomiyaki, yakitori, sashimi, taiyaki, gyoza, nabe, yakisoba and so much more. We will show you places locals cherish for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience of daily life in Japan that you won’t soon forget.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Food & Drink
