Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

In Osaka

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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local
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.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • 3 Drinks included (nonalcohol/alcohol).
  • 15+ tastings at 5 unique eateries - (izakaya, restaurants, stall, bar).
  • Enjoy Karaage, Yakitori, Takoyaki, Udon, Oden, Kushikatsu, Dessert.
  • Dropped off at the train station after the tour if needed.
  • A detailed explanation of this unique area during transit between eateries.

What's not included

  • 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

Itinerary

  1. Time permitting, we’ll take a short stroll around Shinsekai—an often-overlooked area packed with hidden gems, fun facts, and sights to discover. (3h 0min)
  2. 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 & end point

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.

Practical information

Operated by
Hungry Osaka Tours
Max group size
9 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–9
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.