ENJOY OSAKA'S FAMOUS STREET FOOD AND HIDDEN BACK ALLEYS

Due to the food options chosen for this tour and available in the area, we are unable to accommodate anyone with gluten-free dietary restrictions on this tour. We apologize for this inconvenience, but we are unable to make substitutions for this here. If you are gluten-free and looking for one of our tours in the Osaka area, please refer to our Shinsekai or Osaka Market tours.

This 3-hour Osaka Night Food Tour will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of Minami (South) Osaka. Starting on the bright and busy Doutonburi area 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 lights and sounds of Dotounburi often lead you astray to overly-commercialized restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without a local's guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine wedged out of sight from the average passerby.

We will sample, Kushikatsu, (deep-fried meat and veggie skewers) a local take on Yakitori and we will surprise you with a Michelin-rated street food stop for Osaka's favorite snack' Takoyaki! (a kind of grilled octopus fritter) Next, travel down more narrow alleys and see some of the more unconventional restaurants and pubs. Your guide will NEXT lead you to a local dinner spot. This shop is an Izakaya or local pub with seasonal dishes that will intrigue and delight. You will get to try regional dishes and 1 drink. This spot is very local, you will not find tourists here! Try a draft beer or Nihonshu (rice wine) with your tasty meal.

Please be aware there may be substitutions and changes on the food in this tour based on season and availability.

From there, we will show you a famous building full of hidden unorthodox bars, one after another. Every 5 feet there is a new door with a new adventure to be had. This area gives you the retro, artsy feel of a very hip and very unique cluster of bars. Finally, finish off with a tasty local street food dessert! As you say farewell to your guide you can explore more on your own in this fascinating part of town.

Inclusions:

A walk through Dotonburi by taking a secret alley off the main street.
See the lights of the shrine and beautifully lit areas.
Enjoy Osaka's specialty, Kushikatsu (fried skewers) try Michelin-rated Takoyaki (octopus fritters).
Take the back roads and enjoy a hidden Izakaya, enjoy a drink while chatting with your guide and fellow guests, and taste a wide range of Japanese dishes that change a bit each season.
Head up to the elevated halls of the most offbeat bars with themes ranging from the 1950s up through present day
Finish up with a yummy local dessert!
Tour Schedule:

Every day

Meeting Time Frame: 4:45 p.m.

Start Time: 5.00 pm

End Time 8:00 pm