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Osaka Culinary Culture Tour
Osaka, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan, is called "Tenka no Daidokoro", the kitchen of the country. During this tour, we will visit Dohtonbori canal area besides Osaka Castle. In the Dohtonbori area, you will find out the reason why Osaka has been called "Tenka no Daidokoro". We will visit various places in the southern part of the city, focusing on the culinary culture of Osaka.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka city, or some place easy to meet each other.
Osaka Castle
The view from the top of Castle Tower is wonderful. You can see all the directions from there.
Dohtonbori Canal Area
You will be amazed with a variety of three dimensional flashy sign-boards on the main street.
Dohton-bori Street
You may want to explore Osaka's favorite snacks, Okonomi-yaki or Tako-yaki on the street .
Lunch
You can chose from a large variety of cuisine in Dohtonbori canal area.
Hohzen-ji Yokocho Alley
You might feel an atmosphere of old time Osaka street, while walking towards a little Hohzen-ji Buddhist temple.
Dohguya-suji Market
Professional cooks, restaurant and bar room owners come to this street and pick up kitchen utensils. We will go through this street.
Kuromon Food Market
It's fun to see various kinds of foods sold in this market. You may want to nibble on something on the street.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Osaka, or a convenient place for you.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Osaka city
transportation fee (you and guide), snacks, lunch, dinner, admission fees
Tour Important Information
We will have pretty much walking distance, 8~ 9 km in the tour.
・This tour is for those who do not mind walking 5~6 miles, or 8~9 km.
・Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
・Do not forget to bring either a camera or a smartphone.
Important message from the guide
* Toshi will charge actual transportation fee (R.T.) to get to your hotel from his home in Osaka at the end of the tour.
* Duration of guiding service : minimum 6 hours and maximum 10 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Osaka Tour Reviews
Kimberly N.
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District
“Amazing day learning about Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Toshi as our guide. We got to visit both shrines and temples with facts around the history of the locations. Toshi was very friendly and really made our day enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Kimberly and Alex, Thank you for enjoying your tour today with me. Weather was nice, cherry blossoms are nice, your review is very nice, you guys were really nice. I' myself enjoyed the tour a lot too, as a guide. Excellent guests! Merci beaucoup Toshi M.
“Young & old … perfekt ”
It was a nice Tour thru some hotspots of Osaka. Toshi is a very friendly guy. He gives me every Information i ask for. Domo arigato!! :-)
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Jorg, Osaka castle had maybe too many visitors that you did not feel like going up there. But seemingly you enjoyed visiting the 1860s museum. I'm glad that you enjoyed that place with Kimono on you. I felt like I was with one of close friends of mine. Very nice review. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. Hope you will continuously have a fun time while you are in Japan. Take Care, Toshi M.
“Trip to old Osaka ”
My day with Toshi was a lot of fun. We went to some interesting temples and shrine were he told me there history. We also went to parts of the city that are the same as years ago and had a really good lunch. If you want an interesting and easy to talk to guide go with Toshi. Randal
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Randal, Thank you very much for your review. Unfortunately, we could not visit The Museum of Housing and Living due to the corona virus.If you have a chance to come back here, I would like to show you nice small cities in the Kansai region. Hope you had a safe and easy trip getting back home. Best regards, Toshi
