Osaka Food & Culture 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Ikayaki, Negiyaki, and Doteyaki! Do you know all these ‘yaki’ dishes that are loved in Osaka? In the kitchen of Japan, you can find and learn all about many unique, flavorful, and savory sauce covered foods that locals love! Join our local guides to experience the food history of this vibrant city. Learn about what Kushi Katsu is and what makes Osaka’s Takoyaki (octopus stuffed fried bread balls) the best in the country! Take in all the bright lights, sounds and delicious smells in Dotombori District with your guide. Explore the Kuromon market or if you are in the mood for something spicy, stop by Osaka’s Korea town. If you are in the mood for food, book this tour with one of our English-speaking and government licensed guides. Once your reservation is made, pick 3 – 4 spots from the tour itinerary to visit and let your guide know your food preferences. We hope to guide you soon!6 hours
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
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Dotombori District
Chuo-ku, , Dotombori, Japan, 542-0076Take a walk through Dotonbori street with its huge billboards, hundreds of restaurants and food stalls selling local foods including Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Shinsekai
1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku, , Osaka, Japan, 556-0002Shinsekai (新世界, lit. "New World") is a district in Osaka that was developed before the war and then neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district's center stands Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai. The area was developed into its current layout following the success of the 1903 National Industrial Exposition, which brought over five million people to the neighborhood within just five months. Shortly after the expo closed its doors, work began to improve and update Shinsekai.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Kuromon Market
2-4-1, , Nippombashi, Japan, 542-0073Kuromon Market (黒門市場, Kuromon Ichiba) is a covered public market that stretches around 600 meters parallel to Sakaisujidori Street in the Minami area of Osaka. The market has about 150 shops that predominantly sell fish, meat and produce, with other shops also purveying traditional sweets and low priced clothes and homeware. The market dates back to the Edo Period, and today makes for an atmospheric place to stroll around, shop and eat a variety of different street foods.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Ikuno Korea Town
1-Chome Tsuruhashi, Ikuno-Ku, , Osaka, Japan, 544-0031Koreatown at Ikuno. This place sells many Korean food items ranging from 10 different kinds of fermented vegetables (kimchi, radish, cucumbers etc), Korean mochi (ddok, ddok cake, ddokboki), seaweed (gim), sushi roll (kimbab), pancakes, potato chips, red pepper paste, etc.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Minami (Namba)
Namba, Japan, 542-0076Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other major city center is Kita (北, "North") which is located around Osaka and Umeda Stations.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Hozenji Yokocho
1, , Namba, Japan, 542-0076This narrow, stone-paved lane next to Dotombori Street feels like the Osaka of olden days―of hundreds of years ago. Cozy and quaint, lined on both sides with small food shops and cafes, it earned instant fame with Sakunosuke Oda's novel "Meoto Zenzai" (Sweet Bean Broth for Two). It is also famous for its moss-covered Fudo-myo statue, known as Mizukake Fudo. You will find a signboard with calligraphy written by the third Harudani Katsura on the east gate, and by Kambi Fujiyama on the west gate. The beautiful stone-paved pathways here, and the moss-covered Buddhist figure, represent the cultured aspects of Osaka.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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