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Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka
Osaka street food
A bowl of tofu soup
Person serving fried food in an Osaka restaurant

Absolute Osaka Food Tour

By Arigato Japan
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$259 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Enjoy Osaka's famous street food on 3-hour food tour
  • An unforgettable eating excursion through hidden back alleys
  • Taste a wide range of seasonal and local Japanese dishes.
  • Spend an evening like the locals do, avoiding touristy spots
  • Get insights into local life and culture from your guide

Activity location

  • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • In front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi Dotonbori next to Laox shop.
    • 1-8-19 Dotonbori
    • 542-0071, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu, Japan

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Nightlife Osaka Food Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
  • Food and drinks
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 pm
Price details
AU$258.91 x 2 AdultsAU$517.82
Total
Price is AU$517.82
Until Thu, 19 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy 4 food stops and try different local and seasonal dishes
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour comes with 1 drink (Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks available)
  • What's includedWhat's includedFinish up with a yummy authentic and traditional Japanese dessert
  • What's includedWhat's includedA knowledgeable, local and English speaking guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy Osaka’s speciality, Kushikatsu (fried skewers) try Michelin rated Takoyaki (octopus fritters).
  • What's includedWhat's includedHead up to the elevated halls of offbeat bars with themes.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport costs.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense).

Know before you book

  • Strict policy on tour start time - guests who are late will be left behind and we are unable to re-connect them to the ongoing tours. There is no refund for missing a tour due to late arrival. Starts promptly at 5:00 pm, ends at 8:00 pm
  • At least 2 people are required, maximum of 10 for this activity to take place.
  • Dietary Restrictions flexibility: Vegetarian, Pescetarian friendly. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and if these are allergies (please let us know the severity) or preferences
  • You must be 20 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • The operator reserves the right to expel any participant from any service who is intoxicated, acting belligerently, endangering others or behaving in a way which may tarnish or act upon the operator’s reputation or cause distress to third parties, participants and/or individuals.
  • The operator and it's guides reserve the right to refuse or withdraw guests that are unfit to take the tour for any reason, or act in a dangerous manner. A guest's participation in any service will be terminated if the guest breaks any local laws or regulations put in place by Japanese authorities.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • Walking level Moderate.
  • Family friendly tour (However, Strollers can be a difficult challenge, better to have body sling baby carriers)

What you can expect

Experience an unforgettable stroll through the historical streets of Osaka and spend an evening like a local, in Japan's 3rd largest city!

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 Dotonburi 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-commercialised 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, towards 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. We will surprise you with a Michelin rated street food stop for Osaka’s favourite snack– Takoyaki! (a kind of grilled octopus fritter). Next, travel down a more narrow alley and see some of the more unconventional restaurants and pubs. Your guide will then lead you to alocal dinner spot. This shop is an Izakaya or local pub with seasonal dishes that will intrigue and delight. You will enjoy yakitori (grilled skewers), sukiyaki (a delicious simmered beef hotpot), tempura and other regional dishes plus 1 drink. This spot is very local, you will not find tourists here! Try a draft beer or Nihonshu (Japanese Sake)with your tasty meal.

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 atasty local street food dessert! As you say farewell to your guide you can explore more on your own in this fascinating part of town.

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOsaka
    • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIn front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi Dotonbori next to Laox shop.
    • 1-8-19 Dotonbori
    • 542-0071, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu, Japan