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Osaka Food Tours & Experiences: A Culinary Journey (Full List)
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Welcome to your ultimate guide to exploring the incredible culinary landscape of Osaka! Known as "Japan's Kitchen," Osaka offers an unparalleled array of street food, traditional dishes, and unique dining experiences. This guide will help you discove...
Important Notes & Recommendations:
• Booking: It's highly recommended to book these tours in advance, especially during peak travel seasons (spring cherry blossom season and autumn). Popular tours can sell out quickly.
• Dietary Restrictions: Always communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) to the tour operator at the time of booking. While efforts are made to accommodate, not all restrictions can be guaranteed for every dish...
• Physical Activity: Most food tours involve a fair amount of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for varying weather conditions, as tours often proceed rain or shine.
• Inclusions: Confirm what is included in the tour price (number of dishes, drinks, guide, etc.) as this can vary significantly between tours.
Otaku Adventure Trip Ideas
Welcome to your ultimate guide to exploring the incredible culinary landscape of Osaka! Known as "Japan's Kitchen," Osaka offers an unparalleled array of street food, traditional dishes, and unique dining experiences. This guide will help you discove...
Important Notes & Recommendations:
• Booking: It's highly recommended to book these tours in advance, especially during peak travel seasons (spring cherry blossom season and autumn). Popular tours can sell out quickly.
• Dietary Restrictions: Always communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) to the tour operator at the time of booking. While efforts are made to accommodate, not all restrictions can be guaranteed for every dish...
• Physical Activity: Most food tours involve a fair amount of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for varying weather conditions, as tours often proceed rain or shine.
• Inclusions: Confirm what is included in the tour price (number of dishes, drinks, guide, etc.) as this can vary significantly between tours.
Sections
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Dining Etiquette & Foodie Tips for Osaka (Eat Like a Local!)
Daytime Food Tour Selections
Cooking Class Selections
Nightlife Food & Bar Hopping Selections
Where to Stay: Hotels for the Osaka Foodie (Conveniently Located Stays)
Dining Etiquette & Foodie Tips for Osaka (Eat Like a Local!)
To fully appreciate Osaka's rich culinary scene, understanding the local dining customs and social graces is essential. This section offers practical advice and insider tips on Japanese table manners, helping you navigate meal times with confidence a...
This resource offers valuable insights into Japanese manners and etiquette, helping you navigate local customs with confidence. Understanding these cultural nuances, especially around dining, will enhance your culinary adventures and allow you to tru...
Understanding and Mastering Japanese Manners and Etiquette
Whether eating with new Japanese friends in a home or attending a business lunch, following a few simple rules of Japanese dining etiquette will make you shine. No need to be nervous; your hosts understand that you may not be familiar with all many o...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Japanese Table Manners and Chopstick Etiquette
This site provides a comprehensive guide to Japanese table manners, offering essential guidelines and etiquette for dining in Japan. It covers various aspects, including seating, eating, and drinking customs, with specific instructions on how to prop...
Japanese Table Manners
Master essential Japanese dining etiquette and table manners with this guide. They’ll share their best tips on mealtime cultural practices, chopstick use, sushi etiquette, and drinking customs for an enjoyable dining experience.
Essential Japanese Dining Etiquette and Table Manners
Visiting Japan for business or leisure? Read this guide about who to tip in Japan, when to tip - and how much to hand over. Then avoid any tipping missteps with their handy tip calculator. They’ll also cover how to save on currency exchange with Wise...
Tipping in Japan Etiquette: Who & Where to Tip
Daytime Food Tour Selections
Dive into Osaka's vibrant culinary scene with these daytime food tours. Perfect for exploring bustling markets, sampling street food, and discovering local eateries under the sunlight, these tours offer a delicious introduction to "Japan's Kitchen."
Overview
Dedicated foodies and anyone wanting to learn more about Japanese cuisine will love this food-focused walking tour of Osaka’s Dotonbori and Shinsekai neighborhoods. With an intimate small group of other travelers, you’ll be led on a walk that takes i...
• Enjoy several tastings of food in Osaka's Shinsekai and Dotonbori neighborhoods
• Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
• Explore hidden alleys, temples, and hidden gems
• Ideal for both first-time and repeat visitors to Osaka
Dedicated foodies and anyone wanting to learn more about Japanese cuisine will love this food-focused walking tour of Osaka’s Dotonbori and Shinsekai neighborhoods. With an intimate small group of other travelers, you’ll be led on a walk that takes i...
• Enjoy several tastings of food in Osaka's Shinsekai and Dotonbori neighborhoods
• Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
• Explore hidden alleys, temples, and hidden gems
• Ideal for both first-time and repeat visitors to Osaka
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Overview
Shinsekai, learning about the area's rich history and charm while enjoying a variety of local delicacies. Next, you’ll visit Tsutenkaku Tower. At a local restaurant, indulge in a selection of dishes paired with a refreshing drink. Before heading to D...
Highlights of Their Food Tour Handpicked Local Spots by Guides: Enjoy truly delicious food at carefully selected local establishments.
Historical Insights and Non-Touristy Locations: Visit places frequented by locals rather than typical tourist spots, learning about deep history and culture.
Learning History in Retro Streets: Walk through Osaka's retro streets while hearing detailed stories about the area's history and traditions from the guide.
Experience Osaka's Culinary Culture and Warmth: Immerse yourself in Osaka's "food culture" and feel the warmth and friendliness of its people.
Shinsekai, learning about the area's rich history and charm while enjoying a variety of local delicacies. Next, you’ll visit Tsutenkaku Tower. At a local restaurant, indulge in a selection of dishes paired with a refreshing drink. Before heading to D...
Highlights of Their Food Tour Handpicked Local Spots by Guides: Enjoy truly delicious food at carefully selected local establishments.
Historical Insights and Non-Touristy Locations: Visit places frequented by locals rather than typical tourist spots, learning about deep history and culture.
Learning History in Retro Streets: Walk through Osaka's retro streets while hearing detailed stories about the area's history and traditions from the guide.
Experience Osaka's Culinary Culture and Warmth: Immerse yourself in Osaka's "food culture" and feel the warmth and friendliness of its people.
Osaka Food Adventure Tour: Walking with a Local Guide
Overview
Bike tours and food crawls are two much-loved traveler favorites—here’s your chance to combine both. Hop your own set of wheels and follow a guide on the trail of Osaka’s most delectable food specialties. Stop to take in top city sights along the way...
• Save time: Explore South Osaka at a faster pacer than a walking tour
• Benefit from the perk of having food tastings included
• Explore cool neighborhoods such as Osaka’s Korea Town
• Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
Bike tours and food crawls are two much-loved traveler favorites—here’s your chance to combine both. Hop your own set of wheels and follow a guide on the trail of Osaka’s most delectable food specialties. Stop to take in top city sights along the way...
• Save time: Explore South Osaka at a faster pacer than a walking tour
• Benefit from the perk of having food tastings included
• Explore cool neighborhoods such as Osaka’s Korea Town
• Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
Eat, Drink, Cycle: Osaka Food and Bike Tour
Overview
Welcome to Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka’s vibrant food hub where you can indulge in a feast of fresh seafood, delicious street food, and authentic Japanese delicacies. Located in the heart of Osaka, this bustling market offers a sensory adventure wit...
Welcome to Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka’s vibrant food hub where you can indulge in a feast of fresh seafood, delicious street food, and authentic Japanese delicacies. Located in the heart of Osaka, this bustling market offers a sensory adventure wit...
1.5 Hour Food Tour at the Kuromon Market in Osaka
Overview
It can be overwhelming to figure out what to eat on your first time in Osaka, so let an English-speaking guide take you and your personal group on this exciting private and personalized food tasting adventure. Discover new foods and flavors, and let ...
• Discover the heart of Osaka’s food scene in the Namba district
• Taste some of Osaka’s most popular street foods
• Hear fascinating stories of Japanese culture and cuisine
• Hassle-free food tour with tastings included at 2–3 eateries
It can be overwhelming to figure out what to eat on your first time in Osaka, so let an English-speaking guide take you and your personal group on this exciting private and personalized food tasting adventure. Discover new foods and flavors, and let ...
• Discover the heart of Osaka’s food scene in the Namba district
• Taste some of Osaka’s most popular street foods
• Hear fascinating stories of Japanese culture and cuisine
• Hassle-free food tour with tastings included at 2–3 eateries
Osaka Street Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Private & 100% Personalized
Overview
Discover the food of Osaka, the city known as the 'kitchen of Japan,' on a half-day tour. With a guide, you’ll explore on foot, visiting a wholesale fish market that sells the finest quality seafood to the city’s restauranteurs. After taking in some ...
• Half-day food walking tour of Osaka with lunch
• Visit a large seafood market in the heart of the city
• Sample fresh sashimi and seasonal Japanese fruit
• Visit a restaurant in Shinsekai for a traditional lunch
• Try Osaka comfort food such as the okonomiyaki cabbage pancakes
• Small-group experience with a maximum of six people per group
Discover the food of Osaka, the city known as the 'kitchen of Japan,' on a half-day tour. With a guide, you’ll explore on foot, visiting a wholesale fish market that sells the finest quality seafood to the city’s restauranteurs. After taking in some ...
• Half-day food walking tour of Osaka with lunch
• Visit a large seafood market in the heart of the city
• Sample fresh sashimi and seasonal Japanese fruit
• Visit a restaurant in Shinsekai for a traditional lunch
• Try Osaka comfort food such as the okonomiyaki cabbage pancakes
• Small-group experience with a maximum of six people per group
Osaka Food Walking Tour with Market Visit
Overview
Get a shortcut to Osaka’s best foodie spots with this guided food walk in the vibrant Tenjinbashi area. Led by a guide, so you don’t have to follow a map, you can discover delicious local delicacies—such as “okonomiyaki” (savory pancakes), and “kushi...
• Get tips on favorite places locals love to eat in Osaka
• No language barriers: A guide translates for you
• Try lots of different dishes—including fish and sweet “mochi” skewers
• Small-group tour gives you great access to the guide
Get a shortcut to Osaka’s best foodie spots with this guided food walk in the vibrant Tenjinbashi area. Led by a guide, so you don’t have to follow a map, you can discover delicious local delicacies—such as “okonomiyaki” (savory pancakes), and “kushi...
• Get tips on favorite places locals love to eat in Osaka
• No language barriers: A guide translates for you
• Try lots of different dishes—including fish and sweet “mochi” skewers
• Small-group tour gives you great access to the guide
Osaka “Tenjinbashi” Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
Overview
Discover the flavors of Osaka as you taste your way through Kuromon Market, the city’s famed “Kitchen of the Nation.” Indulge in must-try Japanese street food, from crispy tempura to premium wagyu BBQ, and explore Sennichimae Shopping Street, where y...
Discover the flavors of Osaka as you taste your way through Kuromon Market, the city’s famed “Kitchen of the Nation.” Indulge in must-try Japanese street food, from crispy tempura to premium wagyu BBQ, and explore Sennichimae Shopping Street, where y...
Osaka: Kuromon, Sennichimae & Dotonbori Food Tour - 2hrs
Overview
Experience the mouth-watering flavors of Osaka's local cuisine on a Kuromon Market Food Walking Tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you will explore one of the city's oldest markets, with over 130 shops and stalls, and taste a variety of traditional ...
• Sample local favorite foods and try different kinds of Japanese cuisine in one place
• Visit Doguyasuji street and browse various kitchenware, tableware, and cooking equipment not only for individuals but also for professionals
• Learn about the history and culture of Osaka from a local guide
• Enjoy a small-group tour experience with a maximum of 5 travelers
Experience the mouth-watering flavors of Osaka's local cuisine on a Kuromon Market Food Walking Tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you will explore one of the city's oldest markets, with over 130 shops and stalls, and taste a variety of traditional ...
• Sample local favorite foods and try different kinds of Japanese cuisine in one place
• Visit Doguyasuji street and browse various kitchenware, tableware, and cooking equipment not only for individuals but also for professionals
• Learn about the history and culture of Osaka from a local guide
• Enjoy a small-group tour experience with a maximum of 5 travelers
Kuromon Market Food Walking Tour in Osaka
Overview
Osaka, which is also known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” is full of delicious food spots that can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Make the most of your time in the city on a food tour where you can sample several local specialties in just a few hour...
• Get an efficient introduction to Osaka’s food scene and street food
• Explore and takes photos of Dotonbori and Namba in Osaka
• Avoid tourist trap restaurants or waiting in long lines
• Ask your guide for more dining recommendations in the city
Osaka, which is also known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” is full of delicious food spots that can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Make the most of your time in the city on a food tour where you can sample several local specialties in just a few hour...
• Get an efficient introduction to Osaka’s food scene and street food
• Explore and takes photos of Dotonbori and Namba in Osaka
• Avoid tourist trap restaurants or waiting in long lines
• Ask your guide for more dining recommendations in the city
Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
Cooking Class Selections
Immerse yourself in Osaka's culinary traditions by learning to prepare authentic Japanese dishes. These hands-on cooking classes offer a unique cultural experience, allowing you to master techniques and savor the fruits of your labor.
Overview
Try your hand at traditional Japanese cooking and learn how to make ramen from scratch, as well as two types of gyoza. This small-group cooking class in Nishinomiya gives you hands on experience and the chance to learn cooking techniques that can eas...
• Prepare ramen and two types of gyoza in a Nishinomiya cooking class
• Small-group class (maximum six): A more intimate experience
• Learn Japanese cooking skills that you can use back home
• Enjoy a meal with the group and a dessert to finish
Try your hand at traditional Japanese cooking and learn how to make ramen from scratch, as well as two types of gyoza. This small-group cooking class in Nishinomiya gives you hands on experience and the chance to learn cooking techniques that can eas...
• Prepare ramen and two types of gyoza in a Nishinomiya cooking class
• Small-group class (maximum six): A more intimate experience
• Learn Japanese cooking skills that you can use back home
• Enjoy a meal with the group and a dessert to finish
RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class
Overview
Discover the culinary traditions of Japan in Osaka, one of Japan’s best food cities, during this small-group cooking lesson. Learn the preparation methods for popular Japanese dishes including green tea, okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), and miso soup....
• A small-group Japanese cooking class in Osaka
• Master traditional Japanese cooking techniques
• Taste Japanese fare like green tea, takoyaki, and miso soup
• Small group tour limited to eight participants ensures a personal experience
Discover the culinary traditions of Japan in Osaka, one of Japan’s best food cities, during this small-group cooking lesson. Learn the preparation methods for popular Japanese dishes including green tea, okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), and miso soup....
• A small-group Japanese cooking class in Osaka
• Master traditional Japanese cooking techniques
• Taste Japanese fare like green tea, takoyaki, and miso soup
• Small group tour limited to eight participants ensures a personal experience
Osaka local food and Japanese cuisines cooking experience
Overview
The best way to appreciate Japan’s great food is to learn to cook it yourself. This immersive tour starts with meeting your guide (and chef), to cook a meal together, and explore the Karahori Shotengai market (if option selected). It’ll help you lear...
• Go to a Japanese market with a guide so you can learn about ingredients
• Learn how to make Japanese dishes and finish with tea
• Enjoy a Japanese cooking class with a professional chef
• The perfect experience for foodies to learn new skills
The best way to appreciate Japan’s great food is to learn to cook it yourself. This immersive tour starts with meeting your guide (and chef), to cook a meal together, and explore the Karahori Shotengai market (if option selected). It’ll help you lear...
• Go to a Japanese market with a guide so you can learn about ingredients
• Learn how to make Japanese dishes and finish with tea
• Enjoy a Japanese cooking class with a professional chef
• The perfect experience for foodies to learn new skills
Osaka Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Expert Masato/Shohei
Overview
Don't just eat sushi, learn how to make it at home in this centrally-located cooking class in Osaka. Practice the techniques to make perfect sushi and learn about the many different styles, from nigiri to gunkan. Get personalized tips from your guide...
• The class is conveniently located in Dōtonbori, Osaka
• Learn the ingredients required to make 12 pieces of sushi at home
• Eat when you're hungriest with afternoon and evening class options
• Vegetarian, vegan, and halal sushi is available upon request
Don't just eat sushi, learn how to make it at home in this centrally-located cooking class in Osaka. Practice the techniques to make perfect sushi and learn about the many different styles, from nigiri to gunkan. Get personalized tips from your guide...
• The class is conveniently located in Dōtonbori, Osaka
• Learn the ingredients required to make 12 pieces of sushi at home
• Eat when you're hungriest with afternoon and evening class options
• Vegetarian, vegan, and halal sushi is available upon request
Osaka Sushi Making Experience
Overview
Ramen is a Japanese specialty of noodles in a broth with mixed toppings such as pork, seaweed, and egg. There are lots of different varieties of ramen, so save time and learn how to make three types in one class (salt ramen, soy sauce ramen, and miso...
• Learn Japanese cooking skills such as how to make noodles from scratch
• Small-group tour limited to eight people for a more personalized experience
• Stress-free class with a ramen meal, dessert, and green tea included
• Make the most of your time—make three types of ramen during one class
Ramen is a Japanese specialty of noodles in a broth with mixed toppings such as pork, seaweed, and egg. There are lots of different varieties of ramen, so save time and learn how to make three types in one class (salt ramen, soy sauce ramen, and miso...
• Learn Japanese cooking skills such as how to make noodles from scratch
• Small-group tour limited to eight people for a more personalized experience
• Stress-free class with a ramen meal, dessert, and green tea included
• Make the most of your time—make three types of ramen during one class
Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class
Overview
Create your own bento box lunch during a Japanese cooking class in Osaka. Taking place at the popular Sakura Cook restaurant, the small-group cooking experience shows you how to make up to seven classic dishes that are often made in Japanese homes. Y...
• Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in Osaka and learn about Japanese culture
• Prepare triangular rice balls along with Wagyu beef, shrimps, and mushrooms
• Learn how to pack your authentic bento box lunch in an appealing way
• Follow the lead of locals and sip miso soup to complement your lunch
Create your own bento box lunch during a Japanese cooking class in Osaka. Taking place at the popular Sakura Cook restaurant, the small-group cooking experience shows you how to make up to seven classic dishes that are often made in Japanese homes. Y...
• Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in Osaka and learn about Japanese culture
• Prepare triangular rice balls along with Wagyu beef, shrimps, and mushrooms
• Learn how to pack your authentic bento box lunch in an appealing way
• Follow the lead of locals and sip miso soup to complement your lunch
Well-balanced BENTO (lunch box) Cooking Class
Overview
In this hands-on workshop, appreciate the art of making Japanese tea as you prepare and try different drinks including oolong tea, matcha, and hojicha. Learn about tea’s historical significance in the country and brew tea like a master using traditio...
• Personalize your tea experience based on your tastes and preferences
• Mix tradition with modernity as you learn about tea rituals and tea cocktails
• See a charming area of Osaka outside the tourist hub
• Leave with small samples of tea to share with loved ones back home
In this hands-on workshop, appreciate the art of making Japanese tea as you prepare and try different drinks including oolong tea, matcha, and hojicha. Learn about tea’s historical significance in the country and brew tea like a master using traditio...
• Personalize your tea experience based on your tastes and preferences
• Mix tradition with modernity as you learn about tea rituals and tea cocktails
• See a charming area of Osaka outside the tourist hub
• Leave with small samples of tea to share with loved ones back home
Discover Japanese Tea Blending Techniques in Osaka
Overview
Tempura refers to a Japanese dish of delicately battered and deep-fried ingredients—usually seafood and vegetables. This small-group cooking class is perfect for travelers interested in learning how to master the art of making six different types of ...
• Eat everything you prepare in the class—including six types of tempura
• As well as tempura, learn a Japanese cooking staple—dashi soup stock
• Choose either a lunch or dinner experience to fit with your schedule
• No overcrowding—the group is limited to eight people
Tempura refers to a Japanese dish of delicately battered and deep-fried ingredients—usually seafood and vegetables. This small-group cooking class is perfect for travelers interested in learning how to master the art of making six different types of ...
• Eat everything you prepare in the class—including six types of tempura
• As well as tempura, learn a Japanese cooking staple—dashi soup stock
• Choose either a lunch or dinner experience to fit with your schedule
• No overcrowding—the group is limited to eight people
Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class
Overview
Learn how to make takoyaki like a real Osakan! You'll get the materials and instructions from the staff so you can be your own chef and really get down business, making the most popular dish in Kansai area, Takoyaki. While your waiting for your pipin...
Learn how to make takoyaki like a real Osakan! You'll get the materials and instructions from the staff so you can be your own chef and really get down business, making the most popular dish in Kansai area, Takoyaki. While your waiting for your pipin...
Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka
Overview
Experience hand-made udon at a Michelin-listed restaurant. You'll get detailed guidance to recreate Udon at home, along with a recipe after the class. If you wish, you can enjoy making udon while sipping Japanese sake or beer. Their chef will cook yo...
Experience hand-made udon at a Michelin-listed restaurant. You'll get detailed guidance to recreate Udon at home, along with a recipe after the class. If you wish, you can enjoy making udon while sipping Japanese sake or beer. Their chef will cook yo...
90 min Shared Handmade Udon Experience
Nightlife Food & Bar Hopping Selections
Experience the electric energy of Osaka after dark with these exciting night food and bar hopping tours. Discover hidden izakayas, vibrant street food stalls, and local drinking spots, offering a unique glimpse into the city's lively evening culture.
Overview
When you visit Kansai, you might look for great drinks, the nightlife, and the unique Osaka experience. This tour offers the opportunity to enjoy all that and more! They can show you around the city and take you to the best places for drinks! Try som...
The departure time, meeting point, and tour itinerary are customizable. This tour’s selling point is flexible time: you can join the tour even on the spot.
Their guides are English-speaking local people who will help you move around with ease. Benefit from their experience and insider knowledge to make the most out of your stay in Osaka. They also conduct tours in Spanish (subject to availability ).
Suitable for travelers with limited time, local culture lovers, solo-travelers, couples, etc. You must be of legal age to enjoy this tour
If you're looking for a local tour or guide during your stay in Osaka. Look no further than them!!
When you visit Kansai, you might look for great drinks, the nightlife, and the unique Osaka experience. This tour offers the opportunity to enjoy all that and more! They can show you around the city and take you to the best places for drinks! Try som...
The departure time, meeting point, and tour itinerary are customizable. This tour’s selling point is flexible time: you can join the tour even on the spot.
Their guides are English-speaking local people who will help you move around with ease. Benefit from their experience and insider knowledge to make the most out of your stay in Osaka. They also conduct tours in Spanish (subject to availability ).
Suitable for travelers with limited time, local culture lovers, solo-travelers, couples, etc. You must be of legal age to enjoy this tour
If you're looking for a local tour or guide during your stay in Osaka. Look no further than them!!
2 Hours of Bar Hopping in Osaka Style
Overview
Enjoy a night out in Osaka without stressing over where to go with this nightlife tour of the city. With visits to at least three bars and one club included, the crawl showcases the city’s most happening venues and introduces you to like-minded trave...
• Osaka city bar crawl with welcome shots
• Hop between the city’s vibrant bars with a local guide
• Go off the tourist trail and discover venues that the locals love
• Make new friends as you explore nighttime Osaka
• Visit at least three bars and finish in a nightclub
• Save money with discounted drinks and free shots
Enjoy a night out in Osaka without stressing over where to go with this nightlife tour of the city. With visits to at least three bars and one club included, the crawl showcases the city’s most happening venues and introduces you to like-minded trave...
• Osaka city bar crawl with welcome shots
• Hop between the city’s vibrant bars with a local guide
• Go off the tourist trail and discover venues that the locals love
• Make new friends as you explore nighttime Osaka
• Visit at least three bars and finish in a nightclub
• Save money with discounted drinks and free shots
Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour
Overview
[Perfect for Solo travelers & Pairs!] A Special Experience only possible with an ULTRA-Small group — Just 2–3 participants per tour!
Step into local izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) Truly loved by locals — including hidden spots only accessible through this tour — and enjoy local izakaya dishes & a variety of traditional Japanese drinks, just like the locals do!
This tour offers an authentic experience of Real local food & drink culture at small But popular izakayas, where you might even chat with the chef or other guests over dinner! With a local Japanese guide by your side, there’s no need to worry abo...
Join them and explore Dotonbori (Namba), including its vibrant backstreets & hidden alleys!
*This Truly small-group tour offers personalized attention & guidance, giving you a Deeper connection with local culture — something you can only really experience in Osaka.
[Perfect for Solo travelers & Pairs!] A Special Experience only possible with an ULTRA-Small group — Just 2–3 participants per tour!
Step into local izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) Truly loved by locals — including hidden spots only accessible through this tour — and enjoy local izakaya dishes & a variety of traditional Japanese drinks, just like the locals do!
This tour offers an authentic experience of Real local food & drink culture at small But popular izakayas, where you might even chat with the chef or other guests over dinner! With a local Japanese guide by your side, there’s no need to worry abo...
Join them and explore Dotonbori (Namba), including its vibrant backstreets & hidden alleys!
*This Truly small-group tour offers personalized attention & guidance, giving you a Deeper connection with local culture — something you can only really experience in Osaka.
[Food and Drinks Tour] Local Izakaya and Bar Hopping in Namba
Overview
Experience Osaka’s bustling nightlife scene on this bar crawl with plenty of local drinks and food. You’ll visit authentic bars and izakaya that would be difficult to find on your own. Beyond sampling local foods and drinks, you’ll get to connect wit...
• Learn about Osaka’s culture while you eat and drink alongside locals
• See a different side to Dotonbori that only locals would know
• Discover which foods traditionally pair with which drinks as you bar hop
• Try foods like yakitori, karaage, gyoza, and more while you drink
Experience Osaka’s bustling nightlife scene on this bar crawl with plenty of local drinks and food. You’ll visit authentic bars and izakaya that would be difficult to find on your own. Beyond sampling local foods and drinks, you’ll get to connect wit...
• Learn about Osaka’s culture while you eat and drink alongside locals
• See a different side to Dotonbori that only locals would know
• Discover which foods traditionally pair with which drinks as you bar hop
• Try foods like yakitori, karaage, gyoza, and more while you drink
Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area
Overview
When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewe...
• Knowledgeable, personable English-speaking guides
• Izakaya dinner: taste Japanese pub specialties like yakitori and takoyaki
• 4 drinks included in tour price
• A small group means more attention from your guide
When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewe...
• Knowledgeable, personable English-speaking guides
• Izakaya dinner: taste Japanese pub specialties like yakitori and takoyaki
• 4 drinks included in tour price
• A small group means more attention from your guide
Osaka Backstreet Night Tour
Overview
If you want to party like they do in Osaka, this bar-hopping tour is perfect for you. Your local guide takes you to traditional Izakaya bars that only locals know. If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t let language barriers get in your way. Your guide h...
• Discover Osaka's hidden nightlife food alleys where locals dine and drink
• Enjoy several local foods and drinks in the Namba district
• Visit local Japanese izakaya bars with a guide
• A small group means more attention form your guide
If you want to party like they do in Osaka, this bar-hopping tour is perfect for you. Your local guide takes you to traditional Izakaya bars that only locals know. If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t let language barriers get in your way. Your guide h...
• Discover Osaka's hidden nightlife food alleys where locals dine and drink
• Enjoy several local foods and drinks in the Namba district
• Visit local Japanese izakaya bars with a guide
• A small group means more attention form your guide
Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba
Overview
Take a deep-dive into Japanese culture and experience Osaka like a local on this evening walking tour. Join your guide on an exploration of the city’s historic districts, including the former ghetto and the Red Light district. Learn about Osaka’s his...
• Explore Osaka’s local neighborhoods and see sights most tours miss
• Sample delicious Osakan street foods and dine at a traditional restaurant
• Insider tips and recommendations from a local guide
• Personalized small-group tour with a maximum of 15 people
Take a deep-dive into Japanese culture and experience Osaka like a local on this evening walking tour. Join your guide on an exploration of the city’s historic districts, including the former ghetto and the Red Light district. Learn about Osaka’s his...
• Explore Osaka’s local neighborhoods and see sights most tours miss
• Sample delicious Osakan street foods and dine at a traditional restaurant
• Insider tips and recommendations from a local guide
• Personalized small-group tour with a maximum of 15 people
Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours (Option to add Dinner)
Overview
Discover the allure of Osaka’s food scene with our exclusive night food tour at Sparrow Travel. Osaka boasts a vibrant culinary landscape, especially in the iconic Shinsekai neighborhood, which is waiting to be explored.
Their foodie tour of Osaka is an all-inclusive experience, meaning there are no surprise charges along the way. But this tour isn’t just about food—it’s about immersing yourself in the local culture that shapes the culinary traditions of Osaka. They’...
Interested in a deeper exploration of Osaka’s gastronomic delights as well? Join them! They keep their groups small—capped at just six guests—to ensure a more intimate and insightful experience as we wander through the charming streets of Shinsekai. ...
Discover the allure of Osaka’s food scene with our exclusive night food tour at Sparrow Travel. Osaka boasts a vibrant culinary landscape, especially in the iconic Shinsekai neighborhood, which is waiting to be explored.
Their foodie tour of Osaka is an all-inclusive experience, meaning there are no surprise charges along the way. But this tour isn’t just about food—it’s about immersing yourself in the local culture that shapes the culinary traditions of Osaka. They’...
Interested in a deeper exploration of Osaka’s gastronomic delights as well? Join them! They keep their groups small—capped at just six guests—to ensure a more intimate and insightful experience as we wander through the charming streets of Shinsekai. ...
Night Soul Food Tour in Shinsekai with a local guide
Overview
Go off the beaten track—and avoid tourist traps—on this nighttime walking tour of Osaka. In a small group of no more than six people head for the foodie districts of Tenma and Kyobashi to sample local dishes, enjoy a few drinks, and get to know the l...
• Small-group tour (maximum six) ensures a more personal experience
• Osaka walking tour: Explore the local streets and skip tourists traps
• Includes dinner and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
• Get insights into the local food scene and culture from your guide
Go off the beaten track—and avoid tourist traps—on this nighttime walking tour of Osaka. In a small group of no more than six people head for the foodie districts of Tenma and Kyobashi to sample local dishes, enjoy a few drinks, and get to know the l...
• Small-group tour (maximum six) ensures a more personal experience
• Osaka walking tour: Explore the local streets and skip tourists traps
• Includes dinner and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
• Get insights into the local food scene and culture from your guide
Deep Osaka Nighttime Food-n-Fun with Locals (6 guests or less!)
Overview
Its Bar hopping in Osaka!
It’s like a regular night out but they provide the friends and some shots, cheaper drinks, and a Special Price Pub and Bar club entry and your tour host takes memorable photos for you all. That's a great opportunity to meet new friends locals and int...
Experience below
Tokyo's BEST NIGHTLIFE
Discover 2-4 of Tokyo's best bars, lounges, night club in 1 night.
Unlimited FREE Shots included in between Bar and Bar.
Guiding the town and nice drinking place.
Revel with party people from around the globe
Take a memorable photo of you all by the photographer and you can get them from Instagram.
Its Bar hopping in Osaka!
It’s like a regular night out but they provide the friends and some shots, cheaper drinks, and a Special Price Pub and Bar club entry and your tour host takes memorable photos for you all. That's a great opportunity to meet new friends locals and int...
Experience below
Tokyo's BEST NIGHTLIFE
Discover 2-4 of Tokyo's best bars, lounges, night club in 1 night.
Unlimited FREE Shots included in between Bar and Bar.
Guiding the town and nice drinking place.
Revel with party people from around the globe
Take a memorable photo of you all by the photographer and you can get them from Instagram.
3 Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Namba
Where to Stay: Hotels for the Osaka Foodie (Conveniently Located Stays)
Maximize your culinary adventure by staying in prime locations in Osaka. These hotels offer convenient access to the best food tours, cooking classes, and major attractions like Dotonbori, and Shinsekai, ensuring you're always close to the action.
About this property
LIBER HOTEL Osaka features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a ...
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at Liber Hotel Osaka for a fee.
Universal Studios Japan is 0.6 mi from the accommodations, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 3.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 14 mi from LIBER HOTEL Osaka.
LIBER HOTEL Osaka features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a ...
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at Liber Hotel Osaka for a fee.
Universal Studios Japan is 0.6 mi from the accommodations, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 3.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 14 mi from LIBER HOTEL Osaka.
LIBER HOTEL Osaka
About this property
Cross Hotel Osaka is just a minute's walk from the Dotonbori area and a 3-minute walk from Namba Subway Station. The stylish rooms include free WiFi internet, a complimentary bottle of water and private bathrooms. Shinsaibashi Subway Station is only ...
Guests at the Osaka Cross Hotel can relax in the modern furnishings and enjoy watching the flat-screen TV. Each air-conditioned room has a fridge and air purifier. There is an private bathroom, and hairdryers, slippers and bath amenities including a ...
Hotel Cross Osaka is just a 5-minute walk to America-mura Village and a 20-minute train ride from Shin-Osaka Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Station. Kansai International Airport is a 40-minute train ride away.
Lime restaurant is open as well, and sweets can be purchased at the Cafe TABLES. TERRACE & DINING ZERO restaurant serves an original buffet lunch and breakfast.
Cross Hotel Osaka is just a minute's walk from the Dotonbori area and a 3-minute walk from Namba Subway Station. The stylish rooms include free WiFi internet, a complimentary bottle of water and private bathrooms. Shinsaibashi Subway Station is only ...
Guests at the Osaka Cross Hotel can relax in the modern furnishings and enjoy watching the flat-screen TV. Each air-conditioned room has a fridge and air purifier. There is an private bathroom, and hairdryers, slippers and bath amenities including a ...
Hotel Cross Osaka is just a 5-minute walk to America-mura Village and a 20-minute train ride from Shin-Osaka Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Station. Kansai International Airport is a 40-minute train ride away.
Lime restaurant is open as well, and sweets can be purchased at the Cafe TABLES. TERRACE & DINING ZERO restaurant serves an original buffet lunch and breakfast.
Cross Hotel Osaka
About this property
Hotel Universal Port is a 4-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan and a 20-minute drive from Osaka Station. It offers 1 restaurants, and rooms with free WiFi.
Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Hairdryers, slippers and bath ...
Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk.
Restaurant Port Dining Rico Rico serves a variety of buffet dishes for breakfast. Universal Port Hotel is a 20-minute ride from Shin-Osaka Station and Umeda Station. It is a 15-minute drive from Kaiyukan and a 25-minute train ride from Namba Station.
Hotel Universal Port is a 4-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan and a 20-minute drive from Osaka Station. It offers 1 restaurants, and rooms with free WiFi.
Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Hairdryers, slippers and bath ...
Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk.
Restaurant Port Dining Rico Rico serves a variety of buffet dishes for breakfast. Universal Port Hotel is a 20-minute ride from Shin-Osaka Station and Umeda Station. It is a 15-minute drive from Kaiyukan and a 25-minute train ride from Namba Station.
Hotel Universal Port
About this property
Hotel Nikko Osaka is directly connected to Shinsaibashi Subway Station. It is centrally located within easy access to shopping areas, restaurants and the Dotonbori area. It is also located directly across the street from Daimaru Department Store.
Each spacious air-conditioned room is equipped with an LCD TV, a fridge and a sofa. Free WiFi is available in the entire property.
Hotel Nikko Osaka faces the famous tree-lined Midosuji Avenue, the city's main street with numerous shopping and leisure opportunities. Shin Osaka Station is a 17-minute subway ride away, while Kyocera Dome is 11 minutes and Osaka Castle is 25 minute...
The hotel is located at a 30-minute train ride away from Universal Studios Japan®. Guests can purchase 1 Day Studio Pass at the front desk.
Guests can enjoy from a variety of meal choices including Japanese, Chinese food, French cuisine and Teppanyaki at Hotel Nikko Osaka.Breakfast buffet featuring a wide variety of both Western and Japanese dishes served at restaurant Serena.
Hotel Nikko Osaka is directly connected to Shinsaibashi Subway Station. It is centrally located within easy access to shopping areas, restaurants and the Dotonbori area. It is also located directly across the street from Daimaru Department Store.
Each spacious air-conditioned room is equipped with an LCD TV, a fridge and a sofa. Free WiFi is available in the entire property.
Hotel Nikko Osaka faces the famous tree-lined Midosuji Avenue, the city's main street with numerous shopping and leisure opportunities. Shin Osaka Station is a 17-minute subway ride away, while Kyocera Dome is 11 minutes and Osaka Castle is 25 minute...
The hotel is located at a 30-minute train ride away from Universal Studios Japan®. Guests can purchase 1 Day Studio Pass at the front desk.
Guests can enjoy from a variety of meal choices including Japanese, Chinese food, French cuisine and Teppanyaki at Hotel Nikko Osaka.Breakfast buffet featuring a wide variety of both Western and Japanese dishes served at restaurant Serena.
Hotel Nikko Osaka
About this property
Just a 3-minute walk from Namba Subway Station, Dotonbori Hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Computers, bicycles and baby strollers are available for free use.
Hotel Dotonbori is a 3-minute walk from the Shinsaibashi and Ebisubashi shopping arcades. Restaurant area Hozenji Alley is a 5-minute walk away.
The bright rooms feature a wooden floor. A fridge with free bottled mineral water is provided in all rooms. Toiletries are provided, and a complimentary cosmetic kit and children’s items are available.
Guests at Dotonbori receive Free Wi-Fi, and drinks are free at the cozy lobby. The hotel has a coin-operated launderette. Dotonbori Hotel offers a variety of services to support your memorable journey is available for free at the front desk.
Dotonbori Hotel’s restaurant serves the daily buffet breakfast, featuring a spread of local and Western dishes.
For children under 6 years old, breakfast is free. For children between 7 and 12 years old, the breakfast cost is half the adult price. Please purchase at the front desk.
We assist visually impaired guests by filling out registration cards during check-in and completing delivery slips on their behalf.
For communication with guests with hearing impairments, we provide support through written communication.
Just a 3-minute walk from Namba Subway Station, Dotonbori Hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Computers, bicycles and baby strollers are available for free use.
Hotel Dotonbori is a 3-minute walk from the Shinsaibashi and Ebisubashi shopping arcades. Restaurant area Hozenji Alley is a 5-minute walk away.
The bright rooms feature a wooden floor. A fridge with free bottled mineral water is provided in all rooms. Toiletries are provided, and a complimentary cosmetic kit and children’s items are available.
Guests at Dotonbori receive Free Wi-Fi, and drinks are free at the cozy lobby. The hotel has a coin-operated launderette. Dotonbori Hotel offers a variety of services to support your memorable journey is available for free at the front desk.
Dotonbori Hotel’s restaurant serves the daily buffet breakfast, featuring a spread of local and Western dishes.
For children under 6 years old, breakfast is free. For children between 7 and 12 years old, the breakfast cost is half the adult price. Please purchase at the front desk.
We assist visually impaired guests by filling out registration cards during check-in and completing delivery slips on their behalf.
For communication with guests with hearing impairments, we provide support through written communication.
Dotonbori Hotel