Find out secret bars where you won’t go by yourself. You can learn why Osaka is famous for food, why Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki are popular in Osaka, and Japanese religions. And you can visit hidden gems back street. You can also try Sake tasting, and Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki making experience together. My tour is ideal for those who come to Osaka for the first time and want to do sightseeing at the same time.
We’ll see each other at the Don Quijote Dotonbori Store entrance which has a ferris wheel at PM6:00 on the day.
(The meeting location link is below.)
Learning about Dotonbori Glico Sign and its history of surrounding areas.
We can taste 'Oden', a Japanese food of stewed ingredients made by a woman who reminds us of a symbol of Japanese mother.
Learning about Japanese religions and walking around hidden back alleys and the main street of Dotonbori area.
This bar is specialized in Japanese Sake and we can make Takoyaki or Okonomiyaki.
Also we can taste ‘Kushikatsu', deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables, originated in Osaka.
As my tour finishes at Dobutsuenmae-Station of Osaka Metro, you need to go back to your accommodation by yourself.
At Dobutsuenmae-Station of Osaka Metro
Food and drinks are included in the fee.
(Oden, Takoyaki or Okonomiyaki making experience, Deep-fried skewer, Sake tasting, Beer and appetizers)
Transportation fee to go back to your accommodation from Dobutsuenmae-Station of Osaka Metro.
Food and drinks are included in the fee.
(Oden, Takoyaki or Okonomiyaki making experience, Deep-fried skewer, Sake tasting, Beer and appetizers)
*Our tour will finish at Dobutsuenmae-Station of Osaka Metro, which is two stations away from Namba Station by train at PM9:00.
*Vegetarians or Vegans are unable to join this tour.
As I’ve lived in Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto, I’m good at guiding these cities and customizing private tours for FIT (foreign independent travel) guests.
Especially I hold a cultural food walk tour which complies with any special dietary restrictions in Osaka’s night out spots.
“Kyoto tour”
We were very limited with our stay in Kyoto but our guide Tad made sure that we saw the main highlights of Kyoto. Tad would have to be one of the kindest and most thoughtful guides we have experienced. Tad has an excellent knowledge of local history, very patient and extremely flexible, he is also very passionate about Kyoto and transmits this passion very well. His great command of the English language together with his professionalism and great sense of humour made our Kyoto stopover the highlight of our Japan experience. I highly recommend Tad as an exceptional tour guide.
“Incredible tour with Tad. ”
We booked the tour with Tad a month ago and he’s very responsive to all of our questions before the tour. He took us through many narrow streets in Dotonbori area and shared the culture and history to us, we learned so much from Tad. We also visited three different local eateries, and they were amazing. Each one gave us a different taste and experience. We had such a wonderful time. Tad’s English was incredible. He’s very friendly and answered all the questions we had. Thank you very much for a wonderful tour, and gave us an unforgettable memory. We highly recommend this tour with Tad!!!