OSAKA · FOOD
8 Tours Reviewed
Sushi lessons, but with real chef time. In Osaka, Chef Shinichi Kono runs a hands-on class in a calm Japanese restaurant setting, with high-quality tools and ingredients ready for you. I especially like the private one-on-one approach, which keeps beginners…
Osaka has a queer side few notice. This 3-hour evening tour takes you through two very different neighborhoods, with a local guide explaining how LGBTQ life in Osaka has shifted from secrecy to something more visible. You also get dinner…
Osaka has a side most people miss fast. In Nishinari, I love the small group size (max 5) and the way you get local dining with drinks tied to real neighborhood stories, not just restaurant hopping. You also get a…
Osaka’s backstreets turn dinner into a mini adventure. I like the small-group pace (up to 6) and the full tasting lineup that runs from takoyaki to ramen, with sake and beer along the way. One thing to consider: at $95…
Piccadilly turns dinner into a full night. From 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, you get VIP seats plus a plated tasting-style Italian or Japanese meal, then the venue morphs into nightclub energy. I especially love the VIP-seat closeness and the…
Osaka nightlife, served with dinner and music. In Umeda, PICCADILLY turns a meal into an all-night club experience with live performers and DJ energy. It’s a fun pick if you want something more social than a typical dinner—without planning your…
If you think Osaka is all neon and food stalls, think again. This backstreet walking tour takes you into the retro, the messy, and the real, with side-stall snacks and a preserved Taisho-era red-light district. I especially like how the…
Osaka keeps talking after dark. This tour threads through local neighborhoods, narrow alleys, and lesser-known districts, with street-food tastings built into the walk. What I like most is the way the food and the stories connect. You’ll stop at two…
