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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour : 15 Tastings and 4 Drinks

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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour : 15 Tastings and 4 Drinks

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 9 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
Hungry Osaka Tours

Ages: Adults (1–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

  • Not included: Drinks at establishments not designated on the tour.
  • Not included: Transportation to & from the starting/departure point.
  • Not included: We cannot cater for gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian diets.
  • Not included: This tour is not suitable for children under 7
  • Not included: Filming of the tour is not permitted

Itinerary

  1. Shinsekai

    3 hours

    Time permitting, we’ll take a short stroll around Shinsekai—an often-overlooked area packed with hidden gems, fun facts, and sights to discover.

  2. Tsutenkaku

    Passing by

    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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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