Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
◼︎Feel the nostalgia of the past in Shinsekai with your palate with local foods such as Kushikatsu◼︎ This 3-hour food journey will start with visiting the Shinto shine in Shinsekai. You will see an old busy commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as the symbol of this area.
◼︎Step in time as your guide takes you through a food alley from the past◼︎ You wouldn't believe how much you can explore in this narrow alley which is only 1.2m in width.
◼︎Stuff yourself like you mean it at Dotonbori, the "nation's kitchen" with local foods like okonomiyaki and takoyaki◼︎ Dotonbori has been the symbol of Osaka for a long time! Historically a merchant city and during the Edo period, it served as a center for the rice trade.
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Regular Course
Regular course: Vegan/Gluten free is not available. Please add remarks for any allergies you have.
What's included in Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shinsekai
This 3-hour food journey will start with a visit to the Shinto shrine in Shinsekai. You will learn how Shinto is related to the lives of Japanese people at this shrine, which millions visit every New Year season! As you step into the heart of Shinsekai, you'll encounter an old bustling commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as its symbol. Over 60 years ago, when this 103-meter observation tower was built, it caused great excitement among the people of Osaka. Enjoying Kushi-katsu in the center of Shinsekai before heading to Dotonbori, you'll feel the nostalgic atmosphere of this town!
TsutenkakuPass-by Only
Take photos in front of Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai The official character of Tsutenkaku Tower is “Billiken”. It is known as a tourist attraction and symbol tower of Osaka. The name “Tsutenkaku” means “a tall building that reaches to the heavens”[ and was named by Meiji-era Confucian scholar Fujisawa Nangaku.
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
The "museum-like" alley offers a virtual experience of Osaka's center as it existed over 80 years ago. It's astonishing how much history you can uncover in this narrow alley, spanning just 1.2 meters in width. The artwork adorning the walls creates a unique ambiance, transporting visitors back to bygone days. Exiting the alley, we'll visit a quaint temple nestled between Namba's bright neon signs and bustling shopping streets. Stepping into this temple feels like journeying from the modern era back in time. Taking a moment to delve into Osaka's history provides a brief respite before we proceed to a local Okonomiyaki restaurant in the Dotonbori area!
Inclusions
- 3 drinks (Both alcohol and non-alcohol available)
- 1 piece of Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake-like delicacy with toppings)
- 1 box of Takoyaki ( a round, fried food made from batter, tender octopus and other ingredients)
- 6 pieces of Kushikatsu (a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)
- 3 hrs with a local Guide
- Additional food/drinks (available for purchase)
- Transportation fees (180JPY)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- All ages are welcome on this tour.
- You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
- Gluten-free and Vegan CANNOT be accommodated on this tour.
- For a vegetarian course, please choose the option upon booking, or request in advance, by the day before at latest. ※Request made on the tour day cannot be accommodated.
- At the Kushikatsu (Deep-fired skewers) spot, dashi (pork broth) is still used even in the vegetarian Kushikatsu. If you're not able to consume dashi, kindly let us know in advanced so that we can prepare other vegetarian dishes.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
- This tour may visit places where smoking is allowed. Please note that we might not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
- Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of the exit of Imamiya ebisu station, Nankai Kouya line. Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "MagicalTrip"
