Osaka is a city obsessed with food, and there’s no better place to experience Japanese cuisine. Enjoying a food tour in Osaka is the best way to savour the fantastic food and soul of the city.
Kuidaore as the friendly locals say, which means ‘to ruin oneself by extravagance in food’ is a perfect way of describing Osaka’s culinary culture. You’ll find every food imaginable in Osaka from Michelin starred restaurants to deliciously addictive local dishes.
To save you time, I’ve hand-selected the highest rated Osaka food and drink experiences.
Here are Osaka’s best food tours!
Cherry Blossom Hanami Party Food Tours in Osaka
Osakans are more fun, friendly, hospitable, down-to-earth and outgoing than people from Tokyo and Kyoto. Together with their love of food, makes Osaka the perfect place to enjoy Hanami (cherry blossom viewing).
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime hanami party with the locals, a must-do experience in Japan!
Osaka Spring Daytime (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour
Celebrate cherry blossom season on this food and walking tour in Osaka. Experience the spirit of hanami and one of Japan’s most famous sakura spots, Osaka Castle.
Get two for the price of one at this cherry blossom party and sightseeing tour in Osaka!
Tour availability: 18 March to 12 April 2019
- Marvel at the beautiful cherry blossoms at Osaka Castle
- Enjoy Osaka-style hanami parties
- Savour tasty treats and drinks from festive food stalls
- Drink and be merry with the locals!
- Explore Osaka Castle Park and the surrounding area
- Eat lunch at a delicious soba restaurant
- Location: Osaka Castle
- Duration: 3 hours
Cherry Blossom Secrets: Sakura in Osaka
Discover the magic of Sakura (cherry blossom) season and enjoy food and drinks at a hanami party in Osaka. Celebrate with the locals as they share this enchanting experience with loved ones, family and friend.
Join in the fun and frolics and party Osakan-style on this food inspired cherry blossom viewing tour.
Tour availability: 31 March to 9 April 2019 only
- Celebrate cherry blossom season with the locals
- Experience a hanami party at one of Osaka’s most-famous sakura spots
- Savour classic Osakan and Japanese home-made and street foods
- Dishes include yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), takoyaki (fried octopus balls) and yakisoba (fried noodles)
- Drink and be merry with beer and sake!
- Location: Cherry Blossom spots in Osaka
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Osaka Food Tours at Night
Osaka comes to life in the evening with the smell of delicious food wafting through the streets and the sounds of glasses coming together, followed by Kanpai (cheers)! Get down with Osaka’s friendly locals on these food tours of Osaka at night.
Evening Food and Drink Tour in Osaka
Join an evening of fun on this all-inclusive food and drink walking tour in Osaka. Experience the culinary culture of two of Osaka’s most well-known food and drink areas – Tenma and Kyobashi.
Enjoy a memorable night in Osaka on this highly-rated food and drinks tour!
- Savour local delicacies like kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers of seafood, meat and vegetables)
- Hang out with locals at three tachinomiya (standing bars)
- All-inclusive food and drinks, walking and culture tour
- Includes five dishes, three drinks and a train ticket!
- Expert and knowledgeable Osaka food and drinks (and fun!) guide
- Optional upgrade: Premium Kobe (or locally sourced) beef
- Location: Temma and Kyobashi
- Duration: 3 hours
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There are two options for this tour:
- All-inclusive with Viator with an optional premium beef upgrade
- Excluding food and drinks plan with Voyagin (expect to pay an extra 2,500 JPY)
Osaka Night Food Tour
Experience an unforgettable night food tour through the historical streets of Osaka. Sample tasty food as you move between neon-lit tourist spots to side streets and hidden alleyways.
A perfect tour for food lovers to see Osaka at night!
- Enjoy classic dishes from Osaka and Japanese food
- Explore Dotonbori (famous for its dazzling neon lights) and secret spots
- Savour Osaka’s tasty kushikatsu and takoyaki (octopus balls) from a Michelin-rated street food shop
- Meet the locals at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub)
- Includes four food stops and one drink
- Location: Dotonbori and Namba
- Duration: 3 hours
Osaka Evening Street Food Hopping Tour
Discover Osaka’s delicious street food as you hop between food stalls. Known as the ‘kitchen of Japan’, you’ll understand how Osaka got this name.
Feast on Osakan and Japanese dishes on this night walking and food tour.
- Explore Osaka’s buzzing Dotonbori district with its neon-lights
- Eat Osaka’s famous comfort foods, like kushikatsu, takoyaki and okonomiyaki (Osaka-style savoury pancake)
- Get insider tips on things to do from your local guide
- Includes dinner with alcoholic or soft drinks
- Location: Dotonbori and Namba
- Duration: 3 hours
Compare prices and availability with Get Your Guide and Viator.
Osaka Backstreet Night Tour
Discover where the locals eat and drink on this Osaka backstreet tour with locals. Explore different parts of the city as you eat and drink along the way.
Excellent food and drink walking tour with karaoke to finish!
- Savour fresh sushi, yakitori and local speciality takoyaki
- Visit four different areas around south Osaka
- Sing your hearts out at a karaoke bar
- Includes izakaya dinner, one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink and an ‘Osaka Pub Passport’ (with discounts of 3,000 Yen)
- Location: Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Amemura
- Duration: 3 hours
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Osaka: Soul of Kansai Tour with Japanese Snacks
Visit four Osaka food spots on this soul of Kansai tour. From bustling markets to lantern-lit streets and bright neon-lights, you’ll get a feel for everyday life in the city.
An excellent tour to see some of the best places in Osaka.
- Experience Kuromon Market with its tasty food stalls and rich aromas
- See countless kitchen utensils and fake food where restaurant owners shop
- Sample kushikatsu at its birthplace in the bizarre district of Shinsekai (meaning ‘New World’)
- Walk along the Dotonbori canal with its famous Glico running man
- Try Osaka favourite takoyaki
- Location: Kuromon Market, Doguyasuji, Shinsekai and Dotonbori
- Duration: 3.5 hours
Osaka Cooking Class
Learn how to make Japanese dishes with an informative Japanese cooking class in Osaka. This hands-on experience will have you whisking tea, rolling ‘takoyaki’ balls (a popular snack) and learning many other techniques that are essential to making delicious Japanese food at home. You’ll also cultivate a deeper appreciation for your meals in Japan. The small group setting, with a maximum of eight participants, ensures that you’ll receive personal attention.
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Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka
Learn one of Japan’s most popular culinary arts, sushi-making, during this afternoon class in Osaka. You’ll churn out rolls like a pro under the guidance of a local professional and licensed chef. After the 2.5-hour lesson, enjoy dinner with your small group, which is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate experience. Upgrade to include a sampling of Japanese sake (rice wine) or local beer.