Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
by MagicalTrip Inc.
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This walking tour focuses on Osaka’s Shinsekai and Dotonbori districts, known for their history and street foods. The tour lasts about three hours and is led by a certified guide. It starts in Shinsekai, an area marked by the Tsutenkaku Tower and the nostalgic Jan-Jan Yokocho alley. Here, participants try six pieces of kushikatsu, deep-fried skewers of meat and vegetables, in the heart of the neighborhood. Next, the tour continues through a narrow alley decorated with artwork reflecting Osaka’s history from around 80 years ago. After this, the group visits a small temple hidden among the neon signs near Namba. The walk then moves on to Dotonbori, Osaka’s well-known food district. Visitors taste classic street foods including one piece of okonomiyaki, a Japanese savory pancake, and one box of takoyaki, fried round batter balls with octopus. Three drinks are also included, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Along the way, there are several photo opportunities, including the famous Glico sign. The tour combines food tasting with visits to cultural and historic spots in two lively Osaka neighborhoods.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tsutenkaku
The tour begins in Shinsekai under the Tsutenkaku Tower. Participants walk through Jan-Jan Yokocho alley and taste six pieces of kushikatsu, which are deep-fried skewers of meat and vegetables. The kushikatsu here uses pork broth even in the vegetarian option, so vegan and gluten-free choices are not available.
30 min
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
This stop explores the Shinsekai area including Shinsekai Market, Tsutenkaku Tower, and the Billiken statue. The group walks through a narrow alley about 1.2 meters wide, featuring artwork that recreates Osaka’s city center as it was 80 years ago. After exiting the alley, the tour visits a small temple located among the neon lights and busy shopping streets near Namba before heading toward Dotonbori.
20 min
Dotombori
The tour passes through Dōgu-ya-suji for souvenir shopping, including a shop selling knives called Hōchō-ya. At night, there is an explanation of the Dōgu-ya-suji area near Namba Grand Kagetsu before guests shop nearby. This stop includes visiting the temple mentioned before and prepares for the okonomiyaki tasting.
15 min
Hozen-ji Temple
The group walks through Hōzen-ji Temple and Ukiyo-koji (Ukiyo Alley) while sampling takoyaki, sweets, and other snacks costing about 500 yen. There is a photo opportunity at the Glico sign before the tour ends.
25 min
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
Visitors take photos in front of the well-known Glico sign, a popular Osaka landmark.
10 min
Dotombori Glico Sign
The final stop includes enjoying Osaka-style okonomiyaki, a savory pancake made with toppings and finished with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and aonori seaweed. Many restaurants here allow guests to cook the okonomiyaki at their tables. The tour concludes in Dotonbori.
40 min
Meeting point
In front of FamilyMart, Sanno Dobutsuen-mae store Right outside Exit 1 of Dobutsuen-mae Station Your guide will be holding a sign saying "MagicalTrip"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
by MagicalTrip Inc.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥33,600Overview
This walking tour focuses on Osaka’s Shinsekai and Dotonbori districts, known for their history and street foods. The tour lasts about three hours and is led by a certified guide. It starts in Shinsekai, an area marked by the Tsutenkaku Tower and the nostalgic Jan-Jan Yokocho alley. Here, participants try six pieces of kushikatsu, deep-fried skewers of meat and vegetables, in the heart of the neighborhood. Next, the tour continues through a narrow alley decorated with artwork reflecting Osaka’s history from around 80 years ago. After this, the group visits a small temple hidden among the neon signs near Namba. The walk then moves on to Dotonbori, Osaka’s well-known food district. Visitors taste classic street foods including one piece of okonomiyaki, a Japanese savory pancake, and one box of takoyaki, fried round batter balls with octopus. Three drinks are also included, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Along the way, there are several photo opportunities, including the famous Glico sign. The tour combines food tasting with visits to cultural and historic spots in two lively Osaka neighborhoods.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tsutenkaku
The tour begins in Shinsekai under the Tsutenkaku Tower. Participants walk through Jan-Jan Yokocho alley and taste six pieces of kushikatsu, which are deep-fried skewers of meat and vegetables. The kushikatsu here uses pork broth even in the vegetarian option, so vegan and gluten-free choices are not available.
30 min
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
This stop explores the Shinsekai area including Shinsekai Market, Tsutenkaku Tower, and the Billiken statue. The group walks through a narrow alley about 1.2 meters wide, featuring artwork that recreates Osaka’s city center as it was 80 years ago. After exiting the alley, the tour visits a small temple located among the neon lights and busy shopping streets near Namba before heading toward Dotonbori.
20 min
Dotombori
The tour passes through Dōgu-ya-suji for souvenir shopping, including a shop selling knives called Hōchō-ya. At night, there is an explanation of the Dōgu-ya-suji area near Namba Grand Kagetsu before guests shop nearby. This stop includes visiting the temple mentioned before and prepares for the okonomiyaki tasting.
15 min
Hozen-ji Temple
The group walks through Hōzen-ji Temple and Ukiyo-koji (Ukiyo Alley) while sampling takoyaki, sweets, and other snacks costing about 500 yen. There is a photo opportunity at the Glico sign before the tour ends.
25 min
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
Visitors take photos in front of the well-known Glico sign, a popular Osaka landmark.
10 min
Dotombori Glico Sign
The final stop includes enjoying Osaka-style okonomiyaki, a savory pancake made with toppings and finished with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and aonori seaweed. Many restaurants here allow guests to cook the okonomiyaki at their tables. The tour concludes in Dotonbori.
40 min
Meeting point
In front of FamilyMart, Sanno Dobutsuen-mae store Right outside Exit 1 of Dobutsuen-mae Station Your guide will be holding a sign saying "MagicalTrip"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.