Osaka Shinsekai Street Food Tour - Daytime

Summary Description

The Shinsekai district is unique — there is nothing really like it anywhere else in Japan. Discover hidden gems and learn about the neighborhood's retro history.

Highlights
  • 3-hour tour of Osaka’s Shinsekai District
  • 4 food stops where guests can try different local food and drinks.
  • Taste the true flavors of Osaka dating back to the early 1900s
  • Find out how the locals enjoy shopping.
  • A unique spot in Japan- You will not experience this retro feeling anywhere else
Description

Though people visit from across Japan and around the world, this area is still very much a locals’ spot- with many shops, restaurants, and gaming parlors catering to the everyday laborers who live nearby. This retro district is full of inexpensive local dining and entertainment options. Take a stroll with our local expert and we will show you the hidden gems and explain the colorful past history of Shinsekai through the years. You will get to try different local dishes at 4 different shops. Each item has a long history in the Osaka area.

Shinsekai evokes the SHOWA era in Japan which was full of optimism, growth, and a communal sense of building a better future together. There is a lot of romance and nostalgia about this period in modern Japanese history. This vintage neighborhood brings back all the charm of the 1910s through the 1960s a boom period for Osaka City.

Included / Excluded
  • • 1 drink
  • • Local English-speaking guide
  • • Hotel pick-up(can be arranged for an additional charge)
  • • Gratuity
  • • Transportation costs
  • • Additional drinks or food (possible to purchase at your expense)
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • • If your guests would prefer a private tour experience, please contact us for additional rates
  • • Minimum participants 2
  • • Maximum participants 10
  • • We can sometimes accommodate larger groups or single travelers
  • • Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies
  • • Contact our office for special arrangements [email protected]
  • • A passport copy is required for children aged 10 and older
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Operated by:

Arigato Japan Food Tours

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.

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  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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