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Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
4.7
13 Ratings
Osaka
Discover hidden gems and savor authentic flavors on a 3-hour Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour. Explore secret alleys and learn local stories.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dotombori Glico Sign - Starting in the vibrant and bustling Doutonburi area, we’ll delve into the story of Glico man, inspired by Fortunato Catalon, a Filipino sprinter who became a symbol for a nation and a company!
- Dotonbori - Much like Shibuya in Tokyo, the lights and sounds of Dotounburi can often lead you to overly-commercialized restaurants with long tourist queues. We aim to guide our guests to hidden gems they would likely miss without local insight. Shortly after the tour begins, we’ll navigate secret alleys to a shrine tucked away from the average passerby’s view.
- Minami (Namba) - Savor Osaka’s renowned street food on this 3-hour culinary tour.
- Hozenji Yokocho - Hozenji Yokocho
- Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
- Kuromon Market - Kuromon Market
- Misono Namba - Misono Building
What's Included
- 1 Drink
- Try local dishes at 4 food stops
- Traditional Japanese Dessert
- Local English speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Gratuity
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Additional Information
This 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of Minami (South) Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dotonbori area where 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 sights 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 local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.
- 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
- Accepts Single Travelers
- Same-day Booking available
- Food changes (Season/Availability)
- 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, Vegan, Pescetarian, Shellfish free, Pork-meat free friendly
Location
Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi
Meet up point:
In front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-Bashi Dotonbori (next to Laox Shop)
Address: 1-8-19 Dōtonbori, Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 542-0071, Japan
Access: Namba Station - Midosuji Line Exit 14, Hanshin Line Exit B12
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(13 Ratings)
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H1521kblynnm
Jun 15, 2024
Osaka Treats - Our guide, Ken took us to 4 different establishments and regaled us with stories about Japan along the way. He was entertaining, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour made it easy to try different places without worrying about reservations for a larger party and the language barrier that comes with ordering.
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Cheryl
May 6, 2024
Do Dotonbori with a local. - We had a wonderful evening tour through the back streets of Dotonbori. It didn't matter that it was wet and windy, it added to the fun. Our tour guide was wonderful, she gave us plenty of local information and conversation about such an amazing city and country. Loved it!
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Kristenc863
Jan 14, 2024
Lovely Guide and Fun Food Tour - We ate like kings and learned a lot about Osaka. Our guide Marie was friendly and knowledgeable. She spoke perfect English. The tour was fun.
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P512qlianm
Dec 6, 2023
Quality food tour in a fun environment! - Here's the TLDR; you should absolutely do a food tour with Arigato.
Quality and customer service are the two words that come to mind when describing Arigato food tours. My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to be led by the vivacious and amicable Sae during our daytime Dontonbori food tour. Sae was an absolute pleasure to talk to and learn from. She shared lots of interesting facts about Osaka, its food culture, and even shared some of her own experiences and perspectives.
I also work in the tourism industry, in mainland China, and I fully appreciate the art of balancing professionalism and playfulness, which came so naturally to Sae. This is an industry that takes a lot of energy, time management, careful planning, and, above all, a passion for fun and meeting new people. Arigato has done a superb job in hiring such qualified staff and ensuring consistent quality of their product while saving space for nuance and fun. Thank you so much for your hard work!
*I didn't post many photos of food in this review because Sae took all those photos for us and sent them to my email so that we could focus on enjoying ourselves!
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Cindydp9237ue
Aug 21, 2023
Great food and equally great guide - We had a great time on the food tour with Miki our guide. We learned so much about Osaka and an overview of the history of the culture, food and so much more. Our 12 year old had a great time, and it was a highlight of our trip.
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Ella78db
Aug 11, 2023
Friendly guide and good food - Food tour in Osaka was really fun! We walked through a lot of cool streets and learned a few things along the way. Ike was such a friendly guide and of course the food was great as well :)
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Laurasav525
Jun 2, 2023
5 Stars!! - We absolutely loved our Food Tour with Sae!! We went to 4 different food stops. We tried lots of different local street food and had an amazing traditional lunch, in a beautiful restaurant that we never would have found unless we did this tour. We also learned so much more about Osaka then just the food. Sae taught us all about the culture, history, and fun facts about the city! It was so much fun and made the day extra special! For anyone looking to learn more about the culture of Japan while on your trip and try amazing local food, add this to your agenda!
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Cathyhu3005mf
May 29, 2023
Osaka Dontonbori nighttime tour - Did the nighttime tour with Mikki - she was great -
Had a great variety of foods and locations!!! Very fun!
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Sarae564
May 17, 2023
Fantastic (and tasty) way to experience Japan - During our trip to Japan we ended up taking 2 food tours with Arigato. Both of them were great but a special shout-out to our food tour in Osaka. The guide Mickey was AMAZING and the food was fantastic. My husband and I can't stop talking about it. The other thing that I really like about the tours is that they took photos so you didn't have to worry about it. It was an extra special surprise to get some great photos after the tour has ended :)
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E5253ifsharons
Jun 19, 2023
Disappointed - Miki, our tour guide told us not to take pictures, she would take them all and send them to us after the tour. She did take plenty of pictures but she never sent them to us. I emailed Arigato Travel to inquire about the photos but they never responded. The tour itself was ok, but the missing photos spoiled it for us. We did do another Arigato food tour in Tokyo with Alex and had a great time.
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