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Osaka Market Food Tour
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Osaka Market Food Tour

By Arigato Japan Food Tours
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Ages 0-80, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • One drink included
  • 5 Food Stops
  • Local English speaking guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation costs
  • Additional drinks or food


Start:
  • 1-chōme-18-3 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
    Meet up point: Ueshima Coffee Shop Address: Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Chūō-ku, Nipponbashi, 1-18-3 〒542-0073 大阪府大阪市中央区日本橋1-18-3日本橋旭
End:
  • Kuromon Market, 1-chōme-16 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
    End point: Kuromon Market Area

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31383P16

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Family-friendly
  • Same-day Booking available
  • Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Vegetarian, Pescetarian friendly
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31383P16

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  • 1-chōme-18-3 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
    Meet up point: Ueshima Coffee Shop Address: Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Chūō-ku, Nipponbashi, 1-18-3 〒542-0073 大阪府大阪市中央区日本橋1-18-3日本橋旭
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  • Kuromon Market, 1-chōme-16 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
    End point: Kuromon Market Area
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  • Arigato Japan Food Tours
    2,359
    Japan
    Joined in February 2016
  • markmE3034WF
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Food tour through Dotonbori taking in food amongst the new and historical area
    Excellent, informative tour from guide Chiyoe who even offered to take my wife who was unable to attend, on the following day. A great introduction to the wide variety of typical Japanese foods in the vibrant Dotonbori area, favourite was the Tokoyaki - 'Oishi desu'
    Written December 5, 2024
  • D8948JFsame
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend the Pontocho area food tour
    We did the Pontocho area food tour with Hiro and absolutely loved it. This was one of my favorite experiences during our three-week trip to Japan full of many experiences. Hiro shared the history of the area and answered all my questions! We got to practice speaking a little Japanese and of course the food was amazing. Sometimes, while traveling, it can be challenging knowing which restaurants will have the best food and the shortest wait times. It was great having a guide to show us some great places to go back and eat again. It wasn't just good food... it was also great vibes.
    Written December 5, 2024
  • P2433JSkevino
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Introduction to Japanese Food with a Great Guide
    This was a fantastic introduction to Japanese food. We are complete novices on Japanese food and our guide, Trevor, introduced us to lots of lovely dishes that we would never have tried. One of us has a shellfish allergy and Trevor was so careful to keep this in mind when recommending options. Overall, this was a fantastic experience with a very knowledgeable and personable guide, Trevor. We would recommend highly.
    Written December 4, 2024
  • C2450VJtracys
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    History and new foods - a complete experience!
    Alejandra took my daughter and I on this walking tour our 2nd day in Tokyo, felt like we were getting to know Asakusa, plus info re other areas of Tokyo with a good friend. The walk was not too long for us, full of history, religion and knowledge of Japan, the Shrine in the evening was super special, the food was yummy comfort food, drinks overflowing (if you want), loved the new snacks we tried (and bought to take home) - just a fun, relaxing, easy night to begin our Japan adventure. The photos of the 2 of us were special too! Thanks Alejandra and Arigato Tours! (PS we paid $120usd each, not 230+ ea).
    Written December 3, 2024
  • B8077QZmagalic
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jacob will make your evening memorable!
    Jacob our guide was simply amazing. He was knowledgeable, fun and passionate. We had an amazing time tasting delicious food, learning about the neighborhood and Japanese culture but also having fun, drinking and singing karaoke. His English is impeccable and his enthusiasm for food and Japan is contagious! A must do while in Tokyo.
    Written December 1, 2024
  • 404tonyap
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend!!
    Wes was amazing! The food was unbelievably good and he gave us so many interesting facts and history. Highly recommend!!!
    Written December 1, 2024
  • 113petrar
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great time for first timers.
    Our tour was great. Sebastian was engaging and informative. We went around to enough places to get a nice sampling of the area and the local food, but not so many that we were exhausted. The food choices were wonderful. We'd definitely do another tour in the future.
    Written November 30, 2024
  • notsurewherehomeis
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In Kytoto do the Pontocho tour, skip the Gion kaiseke
    We did two "foodie" tours in Kyoto with Arigato. The Gion tour with Kaiseke was a complete bust and not value for money - give it a miss, but the Pontocho Alley tour was a winner. Our guide was Thomas and he was terrific. We experienced a wonderful variety of food and enjoyed some cultural history as well.
    Written November 29, 2024
  • 165noahb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend!
    My parents and I really enjoyed the Tsukiji market tour with Sandra and Makki! This was one of the things I was looking forward to in my first visit to Japan, and I am glad to have done it -- not only do we get to try the sumptuous seafood (which of course was expected), we also get a primer on both the history and culture surrounding this humble little market. I guess we were also lucky to have both Sandra and Makki along as they're able to provide both a foreign and native perspective to the experience. As a result, we enjoyed Tsukiji so much that we visited the place 2 more times on our own just to make the most out of our brief stay!
    Written November 29, 2024
  • O2865ECnicolat
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing experience
    Kay is a gifted tour leader. She struck up a strong rapport with us and quickly worked out our interests. She guided us around the market picking out delicious local delicacies for us to experience. The oysters were amazing. She added thoughtful touches to the tour and we learned about the Japanese language and customs as well as the cuisine culture. At the end she provided a wonderful picnic of some of the food she had picked with us and it made a lovely ending to a memorable morning. Initially we had not been sure about the tour but Kay made it one of the best things we have done on our holiday so far.
    Written November 28, 2024
  • Golourdesduarte
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible Time Experience Local Cuisine
    Had the most incredible time on a retro food tour of Osaka with Akiko! Not only did we have some incredible bites, like okonomiyaki, udon and kushikatsu, we were able to experience local games and shops (we loved the demonstration at Tower Knives so much, we went back the following day to purchase a set)! Akiko was really informative and really showed us a part of Osaka that we would've otherwise missed. Eternally grateful for such a fun experience!
    Written November 28, 2024
  • W2300QPshannonh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun family food tour in Ginza neighborhood!
    We had an amazing food tour with Arigato Travel last night in the Ginza neighborhood. Our guide, Kaz, was fantastic, highly recommend him! We got so many cultural insights and tips, as well as eating some delicious snacks and meals! A highlight for us was the stop at a small Okinawan restaurant, where we were treated to incredible tasty food and a cool atmosphere (and an unexpected live musical performance) that we never would have found on our own. We also really enjoyed the dessert stop for seasonal daifuku mochi that was so yummy! We really appreciated Kaz's relaxed but informative style; my kids (16 and 13) enjoyed learning from him. Would definitely recommend this tour and Kaz in particular to English speakers who want to get a sense of the food scene in Tokyo.
    Written November 27, 2024
  • Kirby1953
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Great Food Experience
    Kevin was a first class guide for our food tour. With just the three of us it was a very personal experience. We learnt about both the food but also more about the Japanese culture. We not only visited a variety of food experiences but also a few other cultural places of interest. I'll not say we enjoyed everything we ate but that was about our taste - we tried a number of foods we would not have ordered in a restaurant and some we enjoyed! One of the restaurant/bars he took us to became a 'favourite' and we revisited it on a couple of occasions to eat: we would never have found it without Kevin!
    Written November 27, 2024
  • Joyce Anne G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful food tour experience!
    We had a wonderful food tour with Ray, our guide. He gave us an overview of Shinjuku area, taught us some Japanese etiquette during meals, and had an interesting walking tour aside from trying different kinds of food. It was a 3 hour lively tour and you must go with an empty stomach coz there is so much food! It was an experience exploring restaurants/bars in Golden Gai. Thank you!
    Written November 26, 2024
  • Climber30329729357
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    5 stars!
    Excellent experience with Ully on a food tour, great knowledge of the local area and was a pleasure to spend time with. Thanks again!
    Written November 25, 2024
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abcow
New York City, NY3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We did a Sunday morning market food tour in Osaka. The company was easy to communicate with and responsive with planning/logistics. However, we were disappointed in the tour after reading so many great reviews of the company. The guide (while very nice and knowledgeable when asked questions) told us several times that on Sundays things are hit and miss because many of the stalls are closed - so then why offer a tour on this day/time? The tour just didn't feel like it had a lot to offer - our guide was continuously looking for ways to fill time and/or having us wait around until lunch. Given the amount of time wasted and amount charged for the tour ($300+ USD) it felt very overpriced for a lackluster experience.
Written March 18, 2024
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Perpetuallyjetlagged
Edinburgh, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
We joined the night food tour of Osaka as part of a three week family trip to Japan and it was one of our favourite experiences. Gabi and Sarah were fun and friendly and kept our group well fed, even when that group contained a vegetarian, two teenagers and a 10 year old. We visited lots of food stalls and restaurants that we would otherwise never have ventured into as tourists, (who don't speak Japanese), but our guides talked us through their recommendations and supplied us with a feast, as well as local stories of the neighbourhood and suggestions for things to try during our stay. We loved our food tour and highly recommend this company and especially Gabi and Sarah for their expertise. Lots of delicious food, a great way to feel like a local and well worth booking!
Written August 26, 2019
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Thank you so much for the great review. Gabi and Sarah worked hard and I am glad it showed! We really try our best to make our tours delicious and fun for people of all ages! I am sure this review will help others find us as well and for that we are truly grateful.
Written August 27, 2019
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mscs320
Houston, TX49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
Absolutely wonderful tour! We had some problems finding the UCC cafe from the instructions on the paper and called the main office, they were not helpful at all, but Chie (and the wonderful man who was with her-we forgot his name and feel awful about it) were around the corner from number 5 exit (you cannot see the cafe from #5 exit at all, you have to go around the corner to the right) and they were apologetic about it, even though it was not their fault! It was an amazing tour! They explained the history of the food, took us in a market and showed us the different foods of Japan, got us some wonderful food (we had sashimi, tofu, soy milk, okonomiyaki, local hot stew/hot style(can’t remember the name but really good), Kobe beef that melted on your tongue, and some dessert! Then we strolled to the kitchen market and had a generally wonderful time looking around. They escorted us back to the meeting place as well. I highly highly recommend this tour! It’s a good introduction to the food and culture of Osaka and Japan!
Written June 18, 2019
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YAY. Glad you enjoyed the tour, sorry that you had trouble finding the meeting point and thank you for the feedback. So happy the rest of the tour was smooth sailing and that you enjoyed all the food and information. Thank you for the 5 star review. It makes a big difference to us! We will pass your kind comments on to the guides. I know they will be proud.
Written June 22, 2019
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Bigdogmd
23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Family
Taena our guide was fantastic and friendly and so knowledgeable. The market was amazing and the food she decided on was really delicious. She was very patient as we had a total of 6 kids with us. The Kitchen Town tour was great as well, we bought many goodies from that shopping area. By the end of the tour, my 8yo son had quite the crush on Taena, and stuck to her like glue. Great people, great food, great experience.
Written March 26, 2019
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YAY! we are so glad you enjoyed the market and so happy the kids had fun too! Taena is very easy to have a crush on! Tell your son he has good taste!
Written March 26, 2019
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Richard G
Houston, TX133 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
We were led on this tour by Chie and had an amazing time! Best part was that we were the only guests on this tour! From start to finish we learned more and more about Japanese food and traditions, with great descriptions and explanations from her. She led us through the amazing Kuromon Market and knew where and when to stop. The foods we sampled were terrific and she picked only the best shops. Well worth the money! It's an early start, so don't have breakfast beforehand -- maybe just coffee -- so you're ready to enjoy the food!
Written June 3, 2018
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Go55
Sydney, Australia589 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
We were the only guests on this tour - our guide, Taena had lived in Australia and was truly bilingual and very helpful.
The market is a great tourist experience- we tried all the local specialities like takoyali (dumplings stuffed with octopus), tuna sashimi, waguya beef and scallops and sweets filled with redden paste. All fabulous! Taena then showed us where the area with all the cooking shops was at the end of the tour so we could explore there and explained how to get back to Dotomburi.
Highly recommended.
Written January 5, 2018
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Explore25484713965
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
food tours are insanely delicious!! ross was a super entertaining guy who was a blast to be around, and sae was extremely kind and conversational with us - we felt as though she was a part of our group. we highly encourage booking tours with them!
Written July 8, 2024
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ayrelopez
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Had an amazing experience with our very knowledgeable and kind tour guide. We have definitely recommended this tour to friends and family and look forward to being back again soon!
Written November 15, 2020
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Thank you SO MUCH very nice to ready your kind review and we hope that when you come back to Japan we can go on another foodie journey together.
Written November 22, 2020
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Merrilyn R
Bundaberg1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
We had a fantastic night food tour in Dotonbori with our guide Yoko. We sampled food at four different venues during the tour ... even the Takoyaki which has featured in the Michelin Guide! Yoko was a delightful and knowledgeable guide who gave us insight into the food, history and culture of the area. We had the opportunity to taste some of Osaka's best loved dishes and local brew. We would recommend this tour to other visitors to Osaka, it was a fantastic start of our trip to Japan.
Written December 2, 2019
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YAY glad you had fun on our Osaka Food Tour. Means so much to us that you took time to share your experience. Glad you had a chance to explore the area with Yoko, we will pass on your comments for sure! Hope you can take another tour with us in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima or at Mt. Fuji. We'd love to have you!
Written December 4, 2019
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Rosie_11J
London, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
We spent a fantastic morning with our guide Ayaka taking us around Kuromon market for 3 hours, this was one of the highlights of our trip. Ayaka was a fun and very knowledgeable guide providing insights on food, culture and history, she also took the time to find out what we wanted to sample, and steered us through the very busy crowds to get to the best stalls and restaurants that we would not have discovered otherwise. The food was delicious ranging across sashimi, kobe beef, okonomiyaki, scallops in butter, pufferfish and various sweets and fruit. We then went onto the kitchen market which was a great place for shopping. We loved the tour and really recommend this as a wonderful experience and introduction to food and culture of Osaka.
Written November 21, 2019
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Very happy to hear you had a good time in the busy Osaka Market area. It is a fun place to visit and we try to make sure everyone can have a lot of changes to try different local and seasonal food. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, it means so much to all of us at Arigato Japan!
Written November 21, 2019
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