Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour

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Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of Minami (South) Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dotonbori area where 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 sights and sounds of Dotounburi often lead you astray to overly-commercialized restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Arigato Japan KK

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 Drink
Included: Try local dishes at 4 food stops
Included: Traditional Japanese Dessert
Included: Local English speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Not included: Gratuity
Not included: Transportation costs
Not included: Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)

Itinerary

Dotombori Glico Sign

5 min

Starting on the the bright and busy Doutonburi area we will learn about Glico man, a Filipino sprinter named Fortunato Catalon who inspired a nation and a company!
Stop 2

15 min

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, toward the shrine wedged out of sight from the average passerby.
Minami (Namba)

15 min

Enjoy Osaka's famous street food on this 3-hour food tour
Hozenji Yokocho

Passing by

Hozenji Yokocho
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

Passing by

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
Kuromon Market

Passing by

Kuromon Market
Stop 7

Passing by

Misono Building

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet up point:

In front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-Bashi Dotonbori (next to Laox Shop)

Address: 1-8-19 Dōtonbori, Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 542-0071, Japan

Access: Namba Station - Midosuji Line Exit 14, Hanshin Line Exit B12

End point

End point: Sennichimae area.

Using your ticket

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
There is a strict policy about starting tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. You also cannot join the tour in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is casual/smart casual

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
Family-friendly
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Accepts Single Travelers
Same-day Booking available
Food changes (Season/Availability)
Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescetarian, Shellfish free, Pork-meat free friendly