- Taste the true flavors of Osaka dating back to the early 1900’s.
- 5 food stops where guests can try 6 different local food and drinks.
- Taste the real flavor of one of Osaka’s hidden specialties “mixed juice” at the cafe where it was invented.
- Find out how the locals enjoy shopping and entertainment in this vintage neighborhood
- This is a photographer and foodie dream neighborhood. You will love taking instagrammable photos here!
- If you come with one of our guides you will hear stories of the small details and deep history that you could never discover on your own!
Retro Osaka Street Food Tour: Shinsekai
Highlights
Description
The Shinsekai district is unique. Join us on a foodie adventure and travel back in time to this local entertainment district for a taste of vintage Osaka!
Though people visit from across Japan and around the world, this area is still very much a local spot with many shops, restaurants and gaming parlors catering to the everyday laborers who live nearby. Take a stroll with our local expert and discover hidden gems and learn more about the colorful past history of Shinsekai through the years. You will get the chance to try different seasonal and local dishes at 5 different stops. 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 surrounding this period in modern Japanese history. This vintage neighborhood brings back all the charm of 1910 through the 1960’s, a boom period for Osaka City.
The Shinsekai district is unique — there is nothing really like it anywhere else in Japan. The neighborhood dates back to early 1900’s and grew in popularity through the post war “Showa” era until the 1960’s. An exploration in this colorful neighborhood really is very “Local-Osaka.” 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 6 different local dishes at 5 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 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 1910’s through the 1960’s a boom period for Osaka City.
Included / Excluded
- 1 Beverage
- Breakfast/Dinner Set
- Local guide
- Try local dishes at 5 food stops
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation costs.
- Additional drinks or food
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, JP
Start Location Notes: Meet up point : Base of Tsutenkaku Tower next to the large POCKY Snack Sign. 通天閣 Access: Ebisucho Station - Subway Sakaisuji Line Dobutsuen-mae Station - Subway Midosuji and Sakaisuji Lines
Commentary
Audio : English
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 72 hours or less prior to tour: non-refundable Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.
Options and Pricing
Time/Days offered: 6 Days a Week, Starting at 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday
| Morning Group Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 80 years) | ¥18,000 |
| Child (3 - 12 years) | ¥9,000 |
Time/Days offered: 6 Days a Week, Starting at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday
| Evening Group Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 80 years) | ¥18,000 |
| Child (3 - 12 years) | ¥9,000 |
Additional Information
<div>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, 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, Pescetarian friendly, Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free</div>
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: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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