Shinsekai Tour: Osaka's Retro Streets & Cuisine

Discover Osaka’s culinary gems on a walking tour, savoring 10 foods and 1 drink. Explore Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku, and Dotonbori’s vibrant flavors.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tsutenkaku - Tsutenkaku Tower is a renowned landmark in Osaka, reaching a height of 103 meters. Initially constructed in 1912 and rebuilt in 1956, it provides breathtaking panoramic views of the city from its observation decks. The tower showcases a distinctive fusion of Western and Japanese architectural styles.
    Situated in the Shinsekai district,…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Tour guide (English, Japanese)
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Tips for excellent service for our guide are welcome.
  • Audio Guide
  • Subway fee from Shinsekai area to Namba
Additional Information

Explore Shinsekai, where you can delve into the area’s rich history and charm while savoring a variety of local delicacies. Next, visit the Tsutenkaku Tower. At a local restaurant, enjoy a selection of dishes paired with a refreshing drink. Before heading to Dotonbori, explore a nearby depachika (department store basement food hall). The adventure…

Location
Ebisucho Station
The assigned guide is waiting at the Ebisucho station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji line) exit 3 on the ground level .
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marshamt526mv
Nov 5, 2025
Osaka with Keiko - This tour was fantastic! Keiko was informative, articulate, and genuinely friendly and approachable. Her deep love for Osaka was evident in the way she spoke about the city’s culture and traditions, as well as in the hidden food spots she shared with us. I loved that authentic Osaka snacks were included in the tour price—including the famed octopus balls! The experience was a great way to explore Osaka’s lively hotspots, complete with a fun local train ride that made us feel like true residents. Keiko also shared a thoughtful cultural insight I won’t forget: in Japan, it’s considered disrespectful to eat while walking. Her gentle reminder was both kind and educational. To top it off, she went above and beyond by recommending excellent restaurants and bars afterward—all of which were spot-on. Osaka is an unforgettable city, and Keiko’s tour made it even more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Davidje7687nm
Nov 5, 2025
Superb food adventure - Absolutely beautiful experience. Our guide Chiyoe was so knowledgeable and patient with us. We thoroughly enjoyed the choice of food, culture and history of Osaka. We spent a considerable time to together exploring the area. I highly recommended this food adventure.
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Alexav545
Nov 5, 2025
Best experience ever!! - Ayako was the best, such a good tour guide. Gave us a little of history and such incredible food to try. I recommend this a lot as Osaka can get overwhelming with the amount of food spots it has. Would love to come back and take another tour with Ayako
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C1973vidanielc
Nov 3, 2025
Great food tour with Chiyoe - Chiyoe was the best tour guide we’ve ever had, she is such a sweet person and she made the trip very wholesome, we experienced new tastes and places we’ve never been before, she knew a lot of Osaka’s history and was a great guide
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Sophiebv9318xo
Nov 3, 2025
Osaka Food Tour by local guide Chiyoe - Tour was fab, got a real sense of Osaka from our local guide Chiyoe! She took us around Shinsekai Market we tried snacks and sake, then went to a conveyor belt sushi place which was amazing! Then went towards the Namba area, and had the famous takoyaki (octopus balls) and ended at the dotonburi running man. Tour was great, and Chiyoe put in such effort to ensure we enjoyed ourselves and learnt about Osaka! Also visited two shrines and learnt about the history. Was a great way to start our trip to Osaka!
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Nicholaswp2530dd
Oct 31, 2025
Amazing food tour in Osaka - We had an amazing personal tour from Ayako! Got lots of great info and history about Osaka, and of course, amazing food too. Definitely a knowledgeable and friendly guide, we couldn’t recommend enough!
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H5856tzashleighs
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing experience! - This was a fantastic experience! Chiyoe was extremely knowledgeable and lovely to spend time with. She went out of her way to make sure we had a great day. Everything we tried was delicious and I learned a lot about Osaka at the same time. The food highlight for me was the pork bun I tried, it was very tasty. I highly recommend this experience, you will be pleased you did it!
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U5620kjlaurens
Oct 30, 2025
Food tour! - Really informative (and delicious) food tour! We ate great food and heard lots of interesting details along the way. The highlight though was Chiyoe who was incredibly generous with her time and even took us through the Namba Yasaka shrine because we had mentioned we were planning on seeing it at some point. Definitely book!
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Q7213wzadrianag
Oct 29, 2025
Pure joy in every bite - I must have been blessed by Billiken, the god of luck, to have experienced such an amazing food tour in Osaka with Keiko! From the very first stop to the last bite, every dish told a story — rich with flavor, tradition, and warmth. I had the chance to try so many varieties of foods and tastes that truly showcased the city’s incredible culinary culture — from sizzling street snacks to hidden local favorites that I’d never have found on my own. Keiko is absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of passion for Osaka’s food and history. Her enthusiasm made every stop even more special, turning a simple tour into a memorable journey through taste and culture. By the end of the evening, my heart (and stomach) were full and happy. As they say in Osaka — “Kuidaore”! ❤️ -Adriana
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Ria_v
Oct 28, 2025
Have fun and good food with this food tour! - Great tour, great tour guide. Lots of Japanese food. We had so much fun with our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable. She has a lot of humor!
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From $77
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).