Embark on a private tour with a local foodie in Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori districts. Indulge in street food delights and uncover the origins of traditional Japanese dishes.
- Namba - Our hosts know the best and most unexpected places to get your street food fix in Namba
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- Jikko Japanese Knife Shop Namba Parks - Japanese knives are among the world’s finest and precise cutting. And here at Jikko, where they’ve been crafting knifes for more than 120 years, it’s a wonderland for gourmands.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- Dotombori District - There’s a reason Osaka is known as the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’, but a more honest description is that it’s a ‘kuidaore city’, which means to ruin yourself by indulging in food! Discover the heart of Osaka’s food scene while you learn to pronounce the street food names like a local.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- Hozenji Yokocho - If you wish, you can explore this area and discover a wide variety of traditional food stalls, cafes & taverns line this narrow, stone-paved alleyway.
- Ukiyokoji Street - Tiny alley with little museum-like displays on the walls.
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Kuromon Market - (open from 9:00 to 18:00)
With almost 200 shops, it sells pretty much everything used in Japanese cooking. Many also sell cooked food (grilled eel, teppanyaki beef, fresh oysters, ramen, to name a few) you can indulge to following the recommendations of your local host - they’ve got the eye!
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- 6-8 tastings of local delights from 2-3 eateries
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
You will accompany one of our guides for a culinary journey, sampling delicacies from street food vendors around the city. You’ll traverse the Namba district and the celebrated Dotonbori region, an epicenter for culinary delights in Osaka. Meandering through quaint, lantern-adorned alleyways and vibrant, neon-filled streets, you’ll uncover where the finest local treats are prepared. Your guide will introduce you to both regional and traditional Japanese cuisine, directing you to places where you can delve into the history and local ingredients of each dish.
Within a day of your booking, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire regarding your hobbies and personality traits. Your responses will aid us in pairing you with a host who shares similar interests. Your host will then reach out to you directly to propose an itinerary, crafted to help you explore the city’s unique aspects. You will also finalize a meeting location and time. Remember, your itinerary is adaptable, so feel free to modify your plans at any point during your exploration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
