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Osaka Omakase: Hidden Izakaya Gems Tour
5.0
24 Ratings
Osaka
Explore Osaka’s culinary secrets with a guided izakaya tour, savoring ‘omakase’ dishes in historic settings. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic experiences.
Explore Osaka’s culinary secrets with a guided izakaya tour, savoring ‘omakase’ dishes in historic settings. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic experiences.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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TachiNomi Meganedo - Tachinomiya (Standing Bar) Experience:
Begin your journey at a well-loved tachinomiya, an Osaka-style standing bar. Delight in 5 small dishes and 1 drink, while soaking in the casual and contemporary culinary scene and local vibe. -
Karahori Shopping Street - Yakitori Restaurant:
Proceed to a yakitori restaurant that stays…
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TachiNomi Meganedo - Tachinomiya (Standing Bar) Experience:
Begin your journey at a well-loved tachinomiya, an Osaka-style standing bar. Delight in 5 small dishes and 1 drink, while soaking in the casual and contemporary culinary scene and local vibe. -
Karahori Shopping Street - Yakitori Restaurant:
Proceed to a yakitori restaurant that stays open late. Relish the exceptional grilled chicken crafted from fresh ingredients. This includes 5 food items and 1 drink. Engage in a fun drinking game with two dice, and try the adventurous chicken sashimi. -
Karahori-Momodani Park - Old House Izakaya:
This komin-ka izakaya, set in a 105-year-old house, provides a distinctive dining experience. Savor 3 delectable food items included. Select and purchase your drinks on-site. Anticipate a warm, historical ambiance and inventive cuisine. -
Uemachi - Hidden Bar:
Discover a serene and intimate atmosphere at this hidden bar, where the interior design emphasizes a tranquil, elegant space with soft lighting. Drinks are pay-on-site, allowing you to choose your preference. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy your evening.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- English and Japanese Tour Guides
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- English and Japanese Tour Guides
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Additional food and drinks: Please pay for any additional food and beverages on-site
- Private transportation
- Additional food and drinks: Please pay for any additional food and beverages on-site
Additional Information
Searching for unique experiences in Osaka? Skip the usual tourist attractions and dive into the ultimate ‘omakase’ izakaya journey! This tour is meticulously curated to immerse you in local culture, guiding you to the hidden spots where Osaka residents truly dine, drink, and unwind – away from the typical tourist destinations like the numerous…
Searching for unique experiences in Osaka? Skip the usual tourist attractions and dive into the ultimate ‘omakase’ izakaya journey! This tour is meticulously curated to immerse you in local culture, guiding you to the hidden spots where Osaka residents truly dine, drink, and unwind – away from the typical tourist destinations like the numerous okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and kushi-katsu. Additionally, mingle with locals at a standing bar, enjoy succulent chicken at a yakitori spot, and unwind at a secluded alleyway bar, creating your own memorable Osaka evening. If you’re eager for an authentic taste of Osaka’s rich culinary scene, this tour is the ideal choice! It includes 13 ‘omakase’ dishes and 2 drinks. The tour is designed to allow you to savor each stop at a relaxed pace. Don’t worry about the ‘omakase’ menu – a preview will be provided! Not fluent in Japanese? No issue! Our English-speaking guide will accompany you through this amazing Osaka night.
- The legal alcoholic drinking age is 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let your host know when booking.
- Food and drinks beyond what is included in the tour will incur additional charges. For peace of mind, it’s good to have about 5,000 yen in cash.
- Some of the places we might go allow smoking.
- Floor seating in old Japanese houses may not be suitable for those with knee or back problems.
Location
TachiNomi Meganedo
The meeting point is at the ground level of Exit 3, Tanimachi 6-chome Station, on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. Our meeting point is in front of Tachinomi Megane-do, which is next to Exit 3.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Derekcp637ix
Aug 10, 2025
Two restaurants visits with Keigoh - My first time's solo visit to Osaka and I found Keigoh, he was very friendly and brought me to restaurants with great atmosphere. Places are within the local area but not flooded with tourists. We went to a local sushi and sashimi place with really accomdating chef. Then we headed to a Izakaya in the nearby neighbourhood for some fresh chicken. Food was yummy and outstanding with reasonable price, and wouldn't have found these local places without Keigoh's help and also appreciate his translation for the menu.
It was an enjoyable night and a really nice chat with Keigoh. Totally recommend this tour, superb experience.
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Garrett_h
Aug 8, 2025
KeiGo and book this tour! - It was a slow night for Keigo, so just him and I and he led me around like a pro. Lots of great food in the area, fun spots, secret bars, and delicious food! If you’re in the “Castle” area, highly recommend Keigo!!
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Lovetravel709085
Jul 25, 2025
- My boyfriend and I had an amazing time with Keigoh on his Osaka food tour. Keigoh was an amazing host. With his background as a chef, Keigoh offered unique insights into Izakaya restaurants and bars, encouraging us to try the best of what Osaka’s late night culinary scene has to offer. We especially appreciated that his stops were off the beaten path, giving us a more robust culinary experience outside of popular and crowded tourist spots. Beyond the tour itself, Keigoh also shared food recommendations for other local cities we visited during our trip, which we greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Keigoh’s Osaka food tour! Keigoh was a true highlight of our trip to Japan.
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Marko
Jul 24, 2025
Authentic Osaka pub crawl experience - It was a great experience, Keigoh really knows the best spots for food and beer! 10/10 authentic Osaka experience, can wholeheartedly recommend this man and his tour
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Elisa
Jul 23, 2025
Insider food and fun tour with Keigoh - Keigoh has been a great host! We would not have had this fantastic experience without him. He knows what he talks about and hast selected the different Izakaya spots very carefully!
If you are looking for an exceptional activity on your Japan trip - choose him!
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Curious26693229497
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent tour! - Myself, my girlfriend, and a friend went on the food tour with Keigo and had an amazing time! He was super friendly, showed us a great variety of places/vibes, and it ended up being one of our favorite activities of the whole trip!
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L978fcallisond
Jul 10, 2025
Great time with Keigoh! - My husband and I had a great time on our food tour with Keigoh! He took us to really cool places, a few that we never would have found on our own, and all the food and drinks he recommended were delicious! We also had great conversations and lots of fun with him, he really cared about personalizing our adventure and learning what tourists want and what their biggest challenges are in Japan so he can give them a great experience. He also told us about a huge street festival happening the next day which we never would have known about without him. We would come back to hang out with Keigoh again, definitely recommend him!
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Carrie
Jun 26, 2025
A tour not to be missed in Osaka - Our Izakaya food tour with Keigo is one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. We enjoyed every place Keigo took us to (including a hidden bar) that we would have never experienced without his local knowledge. The food and drinks he chose for was amazing and it was nice to have someone guiding us to try different things. Keigo is a great guide, he is friendly, knowledgeable and we had a lot of laughs. I highly recommend this tour to experience a not so touristy Osaka.
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647rossc
Jun 26, 2025
Excellent Osaka food tour away from the crowds! - The Food tour my wife and I did in Osaka with Keigo was genuinely fun. Not only is his English very good (having lived in Australia) but he makes sure to customise the experience for the client.
Each Izakaya we visited was authentic and served a variety of delicious specialties. Our tour was away from the tourist areas of Osaka and included a delightful hidden bar you would not normally discover.
Highly recommended for the foodie looking for a more ‘local’ food tour.
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David_b
Apr 24, 2025
Perfect tour if looking... - Perfect tour if looking for quiet nice area of Osaka, not full of tourists! Outstanding restaurant choices and well paced!
Our guide, Keigoh was outstanding!
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