Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
◼︎Feel the nostalgia of the past in Shinsekai with your palate with local foods such as Kushikatsu◼︎ This 3-hour food journey will start with visiting the Shinto shine in Shinsekai. You will see an old busy commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as the symbol of this area.
◼︎Step in time as your guide takes you through a food alley from the past◼︎ You wouldn't believe how much you can explore in this narrow alley which is only 1.2m in width.
◼︎Stuff yourself like you mean it at Dotonbori, the "nation's kitchen" with local foods like okonomiyaki and takoyaki◼︎ Dotonbori has been the symbol of Osaka for a long time! Historically a merchant city and during the Edo period, it served as a center for the rice trade.
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Regular Course
Regular course: Vegan/Gluten free is not available. Please add remarks for any allergies you have.
What's included in Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shinsekai
This 3-hour food journey will start with a visit to the Shinto shrine in Shinsekai. You will learn how Shinto is related to the lives of Japanese people at this shrine, which millions visit every New Year season! As you step into the heart of Shinsekai, you'll encounter an old bustling commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as its symbol. Over 60 years ago, when this 103-meter observation tower was built, it caused great excitement among the people of Osaka. Enjoying Kushi-katsu in the center of Shinsekai before heading to Dotonbori, you'll feel the nostalgic atmosphere of this town!
TsutenkakuPass-by Only
Take photos in front of Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai The official character of Tsutenkaku Tower is “Billiken”. It is known as a tourist attraction and symbol tower of Osaka. The name “Tsutenkaku” means “a tall building that reaches to the heavens”[ and was named by Meiji-era Confucian scholar Fujisawa Nangaku.
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
The "museum-like" alley offers a virtual experience of Osaka's center as it existed over 80 years ago. It's astonishing how much history you can uncover in this narrow alley, spanning just 1.2 meters in width. The artwork adorning the walls creates a unique ambiance, transporting visitors back to bygone days. Exiting the alley, we'll visit a quaint temple nestled between Namba's bright neon signs and bustling shopping streets. Stepping into this temple feels like journeying from the modern era back in time. Taking a moment to delve into Osaka's history provides a brief respite before we proceed to a local Okonomiyaki restaurant in the Dotonbori area!
Inclusions
- 2 drink (alcohol available)
- 1 piece of Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake-like delicacy with toppings)
- 1 box of Takoyaki ( a round, fried food made from batter, tender octopus and other ingredients)
- 6 pieces of Kushikatsu (a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)
- 3 hrs with a local Guide
- Additional food/drinks (available for purchase)
- Transportation fees (180JPY)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- We are NOT able to accommodate gluten-free or vegan diet on this tour.
- For a vegetarian course or any allergies to mention, please contact us in advance, by the day before. Not able to accommodate a request made on the tour day. ※For Kushikatsu, Dashi(pork broth) is still used for a vegetarian course. If you cannot consume it, please refrain from joining the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid. We recommend you to bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of the exit of Imamiya ebisu station, Nankai Kouya line. Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "MagicalTrip"