Retro Osaka Street Food Tour in Shinsekai with Dinner
by Arigato Japan Food Tours
Overview
This walking food tour lasts about three hours and takes place in Osaka’s Shinsekai district, known for its retro post-war atmosphere and street food culture. The tour begins at a designated meeting point where participants meet an English-speaking local guide. The group walks through Shinsekai’s streets and alleys, stopping at five different locations to taste local and seasonal dishes such as kushikatsu skewers, takoyaki, and kasu udon. One beverage is included during the tour. Along the route, the guide provides information about Shinsekai’s history and merchant culture dating back to the early 1900s. The itinerary includes visits to landmarks such as Billiken Shrine, Ja Jan Yokocho, Isshin-ji temple, Tower Knives Osaka, and Kuromon Ichiba Market. The tour concludes with dinner at a restaurant in the district and a final stop at Sennariya Coffee. Vegetarian and pescetarian food options are available, but the tour is not recommended for vegans or those requiring gluten-free meals. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and passport information is required for children aged ten and above. The itinerary may change due to restaurant schedules, public holidays, or weather, with suitable substitutions provided.
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
Participants meet at a designated location to begin the approximately three-hour walking food tour in Osaka’s Shinsekai district.
5 min
Shinsekai
The group walks through Shinsekai sampling local and seasonal dishes at five different food stops. The guide explains how the area developed in the 1900s and describes local shopping and entertainment customs.
180 min
Shinsekai
Pass through Shinsekai, an area recognized for its nostalgic post-war feel and street food.
Billiken Shrine
Visit Billiken Shrine, a local landmark known for its cultural significance in Shinsekai.
Ja Jan Yokocho
Pass through Ja Jan Yokocho, a lively alleyway area within Shinsekai.
Isshin-ji
Pass by Isshin-ji, located within the Shinsekai area.
Tower Knives Osaka
Stop by Tower Knives Osaka, a shop known for knives and cutlery.
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Walk past Kuromon Ichiba Market, a well-known food market in Osaka famous for fresh produce and street food.
Sennariya Coffee
The tour concludes with a final stop at Sennariya Coffee, a local coffee shop.
Meeting point
Meet up point : Base of Tsutenkaku Tower. Address: 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 556-0002 Access: Ebisucho Station - Subway Sakaisuji Line Dobutsuen-mae Station - Subway Midosuji and Sakaisuji Lines
End point
Corner beside the vending machine and local area map at 1-16-12 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward. From Ebisucho Station (Sakaisuji Line, Exit 3), the vending machine is on your left. Please refer to the attached photo, as Google Street View may not show the meeting point accurately.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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