Market Tour in Osaka, the Culinary Capital of Japan

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Duration
3 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English
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Regional food

Explore Osaka’s longest shopping street, a “depachika” food basement, and a famous shrine! Then stop by your local host’s home for a cup of tea.

Highlights

  • Check out the food stalls in Dotonbori

  • Browse (and eat!) along Kuromon Shopping Street

  • Enjoy a meal of your choice

  • Visit a local temple

  • Gain insights from a food tourism industry professional

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
+
Host will donate 20 meals

Experience Details

Considered by some as the “culinary capital of Japan” (the city’s motto is “kuidaore,” literally meaning “to eat oneself into financial ruin”), Osaka should be on every foodie’s itinerary. On this Osaka food tour, meet Yoko, a licensed tour guide and cooking instructor who will introduce you to her favorite spots in the city.


Stroll among the food stalls of Dotonbori and try some local specialties, visit the tiny and very charming Hozenji Temple, and eat your way through Kuromon Shopping Street.


Next, it’s lunchtime, and it’s your choice! Pick between sushi, tempura, okonomiyaki (savory pancake), ramen, Japanese curry, or anything else your heart (or stomach) desires. Just let Yoko know your preferences in advance.


Since 2015, Yoko has hosted 1,200 guests and counting. She’s a nationally licensed tour guide who has taught Japanese cooking classes in Japan and abroad (London and Dublin) in three languages (Japanese, English, Mandarin Chinese). Come and see Osaka through her eyes; she’s excited to meet you!


Inclusions

  • Lunch, snack, sweets, drinks (juice, coffee, or sake)

Exclusions

  • Transportation to/from the meeting point

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host in front of the giant crab restaurant, Kani Doraku Dotonbori Main Branch, a 3-minute walk from Exit 14 of Namba Station. Further details will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • This tour accommodates up to four people

  • Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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Host will donate 20 meals
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