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Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

By MagicalTrip Inc.
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥16,000 per adult
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Overview

◼︎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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Activity location

  • Shinsekai
    • 1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku,
    • 556-0002, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Imamiyaebisu Station
    • 2
    • 556-0012, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Regular Course
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30pm
Price details
￥17,000 x 1 Adult￥17,000
Total
Price is ￥17,000
Until Thu, May 1
Vegetarian Course
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Vegetarian Course: ※Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet. If you have any food allergies, please mention in your special note.

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30pm
Price details
￥17,000 x 1 Adult￥17,000
Total
Price is ￥17,000
Until Thu, May 1
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 drink (alcohol available)
  • What's includedWhat's included1 piece of Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake-like delicacy with toppings)
  • What's includedWhat's included1 box of Takoyaki ( a round, fried food made from batter, tender octopus and other ingredients)
  • What's includedWhat's included6 pieces of Kushikatsu (a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)
  • What's includedWhat's included3 hrs with a local Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food/drinks (available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation fees (180JPY)

Know before you book

  • 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.
  • We are NOT able to accommodate gluten-free or vegan diet on this tour.
  • For a vegetarian course or any allergies to mention, please contact us in advance, by the day before. Not able to accommodate a request made on the tour day. ※For Kushikatsu, Dashi(pork broth) is still used for a vegetarian course. If you cannot consume it, please refrain from joining the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid. We recommend you to bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops.

Activity itinerary

Shinsekai
  • 1h
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!
Tsutenkaku (Pass by)
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
  • 20m
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!
Dotombori (Pass by)
Move to Dotombori
Dotombori River (Pass by)
Dotombori River
Hozen-ji Temple
  • 10m
Visit Hozen-ji Temple in Namba
Dotombori District
  • 1h
Dotonbori has long stood as a symbol of Osaka! Historically, it was a bustling merchant city and during the Edo period, it emerged as a pivotal center for the rice trade. This legacy has earned it the title of the "nation's kitchen." Today, it continues to be the liveliest part of Osaka. To conclude our food journey in Osaka, let's explore the local recommended Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki spots nestled in this culinary heartland of Dotonbori!
Dotombori Glico Sign
  • 10m
WE will take pictures in front of the famous Glico sign.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShinsekai
    • 1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku,
    • 556-0002, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEImamiyaebisu Station
    • 2
    • 556-0012, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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