Osaka
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(14)
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
From "fugu" puffer fish to "matsuba" crab and scrumptious "kushiage," taste some of the Kansai cuisine that has put Osaka on the culinary map!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Eat and drink your way through Osaka’s myriad of culinary delights, with plenty of helpful guidance from your host.
- Get to grips with authentic Kansai region cuisine, and see why Osaka is known as the Nation’s Kitchen.
- Try authentic Kansai dishes in izakaya bars, the Central Wholesale Market and street food joints.
- Discover a world beyond the ramen and sushi you already know - there’s so much more to Japan!
- Get vital tips on where to eat from your helpful host, as they share their favorite restaurants and stalls with you.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a host
6-8 samples of local foods and 2 drinks per person (beer, high balls or soft drink)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
What’s not included
Food and drinks other than those included in the experience - If you want to try Kobe beef, an additional cost will be incurred.
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi - The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
The Kansai region is famous for being the original source of several Japanese dishes, including okonomiyaki pancakes (the original Osakan soul food), and even fugu, the toxic pufferfish that only trained professionals are allowed to prepare.
Your host will lead you to hidden culinary gems like Hanakujira in Fukishima, where fishy oden stew has been perfected, and Dontonbori’s famous Hozen-ji Yokocho (street food alley), where katsudon, or breaded pork cutlets, are served hot and fresh!
You might even discover that the best sushi in Japan can be found at a funazushi restaurant, where ancient Kyoto-style fermented fish is considered a delicacy. Wash it down with some sake or green tea, and try to find room for some wagashi confections!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Cameron,
Dec 2024
It was a great experience ! Got to try all types of different food I never had before ! Loved every minute of it! Great Tourist as well and would book again!
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Cameron,
Dec 2024
I got to try all types of new things today from Eel, Radish, Japanese Cheesecake, Raw Tuna Sushi, and so much more. Amazing experience and would book again for the same person :)
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Guadalupe,
Nov 2024
We spent our time in Osaka with Maria. She was fabulous! What a warm, lovely and knowledgeable guide. Imagine being able to “rent a bestie” to show you around their home town- and it’s pretty much what the tour felt like. The tour was tailored to what we wanted to see and eat- which was exactly what we wanted and Maria was flexible too through the time we were together, so if something popped up we wanted to have a look at, she was happy to help. Definitely worth doing if you’re in Osaka.
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Emil,
Nov 2024
Maria reached out to me the day after I signed up for this tour and the first one to reach out to me when I signed up for several tours in Japan. She wanted to know right away the food preferences we have so she could customize it. Now this is such customer service reaching out to client immediately! I love that she took us to places where locals eat and provided some background information. It was great getting to know the food stops and sharing food with her. This was certainly a yummy adventure!
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Emil,
Nov 2024
Maria reached out to me the day after I signed up for this tour and the first one to reach out to me when I signed up for several tours in Japan. She wanted to know right away the food preferences we have so she could customize it. Now this is such customer service reaching out to client immediately! I love that she took us to places where locals eat and provided some background information. It was great getting to know the food stops and sharing food with her. This was certainly a yummy adventure!
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Emil,
Nov 2024
Maria reached out to me the day after I signed up for this tour and the first one to reach out to me when I signed up for several tours in Japan. She wanted to know right away the food preferences we have so she could customize it. Now this is such customer service reaching out to client immediately! I love that she took us to places where locals eat and provided some background information. It was great getting to know the food stops and sharing food with her. This was certainly a yummy adventure!
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