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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Overview
Winner of the TripAdvisor 'Best of the Best' (2025 & 2026) and the Viator Experience Awards (2025), this local-led evening tour through Osaka takes you through the retro neighbourhood of Shinsekai. Join our experienced guides for an authentic Osaka street food adventure filled with history, culture, and laughs.
You’ll explore hidden alleys, arcades, and eateries only locals know, stopping at five hand-picked spots we visit often. Enjoy 15+ dishes, 3 local drinks, and Osaka favourites like takoyaki, karaage, kushikatsu, udon, and oden among many others.
Small group size keeps things fun and personal—great for solo travellers, couples, or friends. Learn about Osaka’s post-war past and lively food culture while meeting locals and getting stories and tips you won’t find in any guidebook. Our guides live and breathe the city, allow us to show you the real Osaka and its food scene.
Dropped off at the train station after the tour if needed.
A detailed explanation of this unique area during transit between eateries.
Drinks at establishments not designated on the tour.
Transportation to & from the starting/departure point.
We cannot cater for gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian diets.
This tour is not suitable for children under 7
Filming of the tour is not permitted
What to expect
Shinsekai
3h
Time permitting, we’ll take a short stroll around Shinsekai—an often-overlooked area packed with hidden gems, fun facts, and sights to discover.
Tsutenkaku
Pass by
Walk past Tsutenkaku, the famous landmark tower that is the focal point of the area and see where kushikatsu all began. Walk through the streets that over a century ago, were designed to bring a western feeling to Osaka.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet at Ebisucho Station (on the Sakaisuji Line), exit 3, at the top of the stairs.
End point
Your guide will drop you off at Dobutsuen-Mae Station (Midosuji & Sakaisuji Lines) at the end of the tour.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
