Osaka Food Tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top 10 food tours & experiences around Osaka

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best private food tours & experiences with locals

It makes sense that the most iconic Japanese cuisine has been perfected in Osaka, where locals are known across the country for their wicked sense of humor and obsession with food. What better way to experience everything the city’s food scene has to offer than on an Osaka food tour with a local host who happens to be a self-described culinary connoisseur? Whether you explore lantern-lit mazes of izakaya bars, sit down for a formal fine-dining experience, sip a classy drink at a sleek cocktail lounge or end up at a 100-yen sushi joint after singing your heart out at an LED-lit karaoke bar, an Osaka food tour with us can be whatever you want it to be!

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts

Fumiko

Osaka

Passionate Osaka host, indulging in every flavor of the city's food scene, bouncing between serene havens and vibrant neighborhoods, eager to unveil the pulse of Osaka with you!

Food lover and hidden gem explorer with insider tips on Osaka’s must-see spots and local favorites.

Alex

Osaka

Your friendly Osaka host, blending the flavors of street food, the tranquility of gardens, and the richness of local culture into unforgettable experiences.

Maria

Osaka

Osaka food lover with an insider’s guide to the city’s vibrant street food scene, local markets, and hidden cultural gems, blending modern vibes with traditional charm.

Loys

Osaka

Lively Osaka host and ultimate insider for street food delights, local treasures, and cultural gems, with a flair for the city's vibrant cafe scene.

Lay

Osaka

Jan

Osaka

MIKI

Osaka

Taste dishes loved by locals

Struggling to choose among the best restaurants in Osaka? The city is jam-packed with eateries, from the humble to the high-end, but you don’t want to end up at a place that hasn’t been vetted by a local. That’s why our Osaka food tours help you seek out the spots loved by in-the-know insiders. An Osaka local has insider knowledge of where the true stars of the food scene are found, and it’s not where you’d think! Explore hidden alleys where ramshackle izakayas serve some of the best snacks in the city, or get lost at a traditional market and try a little bite of everything!

Explore the “Nation’s Kitchen”

Spend a few minutes chatting to one of Osaka’s famously friendly locals, and you’ll likely hear the city's unofficial slogan: Kuidaore. It roughly translates to “Eat until you drop”. That’s the motto in the city, and it’s the unwritten rule you’ll live by on an Osaka food tour with a local host. Known as the “Nation’s Kitchen,” Osaka’s renowned culinary culture attracts hungry visitors from across the country. Whether found at cafés, restaurants, bars, or traditional markets, the food is beyond delicious. No matter what your taste, there’s something in the city for every palate and pocket.

Osaka food tours to suit your taste

What’s your food style? Are you all about a quick fix at a street food stall or 6-seater ramen joint followed by a drink at a no-frills standing bar? Or do you see yourself at an upmarket eatery, where Michelin-starred meals have been celebrated globally? On food tours in Osaka, the choice is yours. From our “Street food heaven in Japan’s food capital” tour to our “Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba” experience, we have an unforgettable food tour to give you what you want. And if it’s a feast for the eyes you’re after? We even have an “Instagrammable food experience” Osaka food tour!

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Latest reviews from our guests

Our private food tour in Osaka was to die for, and it was all thanks to our host, Maria (^.^). She guided us through busy streets while explaining the history of some of the most popular dishes in Japan and even gave us a few history lessons about Osaka's culture. Each food dish we tried was better than the last, so we went home with full bellies and loads of memories. We would definitely recommend City Unscripted for any of your wildest adventures! 10 out of 10 :-)

January 2025

Ayana D
Loys was a wonderful guide and took us places only a local would know. It was nice to get off the tourist track and get to know the real Osaka.

January 2025

Kristen O
He took us places we never would have seen on our own and gave us a lot of local color you cannot get from a guide book. What a great experience!

January 2025

Kristen O
My family and I really enjoyed our tour with Maria. The experience was fully customisable and private. I completed a questionnaire to help match with a guide who could best meet our needs. Maria was very prompt in answering our questions and really friendly. We ate plenty of food, experienced a temple visit and went to a bustling market. Having a guide on day 1 gave us the confidence to explore Osaka more.

January 2025

Alana C