OSAKA · JAPAN
Osaka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dotonbori & shinsekai tours in Osaka. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who you book through.
Osaka’s Shinsekai food crawl packs 13 dishes across five local spots, with two drinks and an English guide in 3 hours.
Most Popular“Bernie was awesome. So personable and gave us great explanations about the food and all the cool spots we went to. Highly recommend!”
Osaka’s Shinsekai to Dotonbori food walk with kushikatsu, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki plus temple stops and iconic neon photo spots.
“Our Kyoto foodie walking tour with Hide was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and informative. We learned so much about the city and culture, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!”
Walk Osaka’s iconic sights plus side streets with street food at Kuromon and Dotonbori, then finish in Shinsekai’s retro lanes.
“Kenzo was super informative about the history of Osaka. It was a great walk and experience for the entire family. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to explore Osaka.”
Learn matcha and tea ceremony etiquette in Dōtonbori. Small group, hands-on making, Japanese sweets, and kid-friendly options in 45 minutes.
“We had a wonderful time at the tea ceremony and diving into Japanese culture. We had Mai guide us as we made matcha tea and learned about the history of tea ceremonies. Would definitely recommend if you visit Osaka!”
Knead ramen noodles and fold gyoza from scratch in Osaka. Small group, English guides, and recipes to take home.
“The teachers, the food, the whole class was wonderful!”
A 20-minute Osaka Dotonbori river cruise with Glico sign neon views. BYO drinks, comfy seats, photo stops, and a VIP feel.
“Great comfort, cushioned seats with rugs provided and not cramped in at all. Guide all made us laugh and fun trip up the canal. BYO permitted!”
A 20-minute Dotonbori River cruise in Osaka, passing nine bridges and Glico sights from river level for $12.
“Fantastic view of the landmarks around Dotonbori River. We went during the afternoon so it was a busy period and a lot to see. You’re not allowed to stand and move around during the tour for safety reasons. The music was awesome and upbeat which makes the atmosphere feel merrier! It’s only for 20minutes, short…”
Make roll and nigiri sushi in central Osaka. Learn sushi history with English hosts near Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.
“It was so fun! Fuji is such a great teacher, very friendly and gave us tips for things to do/eat in the city. My partner and I had such a great time sushi making!”
Walk Dotonbori with a local guide, learn Glico sign and Hozenji temple, then eat izakaya classics in Ura Namba and Namba.
“Hitomi was a great host and made sure everyone had fun and was comfortable. All in all a fantastic experience.”
A 3-hour Osaka sushi class in Dotonbori. Learn nigiri, salad roll, and pressed oshizushi with English instruction and plenty to eat.
“Very fun, i wasnt expecting to be so interesting and i was not expecting to actually be able to make sushi but she explained to us very clear, showed to us and at the end we ate what we made. I highly recommend going to this, it will be fun”
Learn sushi basics in Osaka Dotonbori. Make 12 pieces, try Japanese sake, and get sushi master certification in 90 minutes.
“Mako and Saki wonderful hosts. A great experience all round. Highly recommend”
Morning walking tour of Osaka Castle Park, Kuromon Market, Nipponbashi, temples, and Dotonbori with an English guide plus street food and drink.
“I booked the Osaka Early Morning Tour with English -Speaking Guide. While visiting I wanted to absorb as much about Osaka as I could. I have taken a few tours all including the Osaka Castle with each operator giving different facts & exploring the sites on the grounds. My tour guide Susan was fantastic! She…”
Osaka’s best street-food combo in 3 hours, guided through Shinsekai and Dotonbori with kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and drinks.
“It was nice to get away from the queues and the crowds to sample the popular foods in Osaka”
Two hours of Osaka street food in Dotonbori and Namba, with photo spots, a temple pause, and a friendly guide to help you order.
“Our guide Aki, was wonderful! She knew the best spots for photos, and gave us tidbits about the history of the area. She gave us lots of food options and knew where to go to avoid the crowds and lines. I have a dietary restriction and she made sure I could eat everything. We had…”
Private Osaka night photo walk in Dotonbori with Glico Sign, Hozenji alley, and America-mura style stops, plus pro-edited JPGs fast.
“Awesome experience with Mina. We had fun with the photo session. Great pictures I received after the session. Highly recommended.”
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