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Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour

Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour

By Arigato Japan
6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $209 per adult
Features
Overview
  • A walk through Dotonburi and surrounding areas
  • Explore back streets and small local shops
  • Enjoy Osaka’s speciality, Kushikatsu (fried skewers)
  • Take the back roads and to a hidden Izakaya
  • Finish up with a yummy local dessert!

Activity location

  • Osaka
    • 1-8-19 Dōtonbori
    • 542-0071, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • In front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi Dotonbori next to Laox shop.
    • 1-8-19 Dōtonbori
    • 542-0071, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
  • Food and drinks
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $208.65 x 2 AdultsCA $417.30

Total
Price is CA $417.30
Until Sat, Nov 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy Osaka’s speciality, Kushikatsu (fried skewers) try Michelin-rated Takoyaki (octopus fritters).
  • What's includedWhat's includedA walk through Dotonburi and surrounding areas by taking secret alleys off the high street.
  • What's includedWhat's includedFinish up with a yummy local dessert!
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English speaking guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport costs.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense).

Know before you book

  • Strict policy on tour start time - Starts promptly at 11:00am, ends at 2:00pm. Guests who are late will be left behind and we are unable to re-connect them to the ongoing tour.
  • At least 2 people are required, maximum of 10 for this activity to take place.
  • Dietary Restriction flexibility: Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Shellfish free, Pork-meat free friendly.
  • The operator reserves the right to expel any participant from any service who is intoxicated, acting belligerently, endangering others or behaving in a way which may tarnish or act upon the operator’s reputation or cause distress to third parties, participants and/or individuals.
  • The operator and its guides reserve the right to refuse or withdraw guests that are unfit to take the tour for any reason, or act in a dangerous manner. A guest's participation in any service will be terminated if the guest breaks any local laws or regulations put in place by Japanese authorities.
  • You must be 20 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • This is a family-friendly tour! Babies and Toddlers (0 – 2 years old) can join for FREE (if you will come with a baby, please let us know when you book)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • Walking level Moderate.

What you can expect

Experience an unforgettable stroll through the historical food streets of Osaka and eat like a local in the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen.”

This 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie area 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 towards the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.

We will sample, Kushikatsu, (deep-fried meat and veggie skewers) a local take on Yakitori and we will surprise you with a Michelin-rated street food stop for Osaka’s favourite snack–Takoyaki! (a kind of grilled octopus fritter) Next, travel down a more narrow alley and see some of the more unconventional restaurants and pubs. Your guide will then lead you to a local lunch spot. This shop is an Izakaya or local gastro-pub with seasonal dishes and lunch sets that will intrigue and delight.

Please be aware there may be substitutions and changes on the food in this tour based on season and availability
From there, we will explore other nearby local areas, famous for modern and retro stores, and cafes, along with open-air and covered shopping arcades. Finally, finish off with a tasty local street food dessert! As you say farewell to your guide you can explore more on your own in this fascinating part of town.

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOsaka
    • 1-8-19 Dōtonbori
    • 542-0071, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIn front of Starbucks Tsutaya Ebisu-bashi Dotonbori next to Laox shop.
    • 1-8-19 Dōtonbori
    • 542-0071, Osaka, Osaka, Japan