Osaka · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 dining experiences worth the yen, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Osaka’s dark backstreets, street-food tastings, and an optional izakaya dinner, led by a small-group local guide.
“Entertaining and educational tour showing a unique side to Osaka with some good food along the way. Thanks to Mari for showing everyone around, she was a great guide!”
A 3 hour Osaka backstreets walk with two side dish tastings and optional dinner, plus a rare look at the Taisho-Era red light quarter.
“Was well worth the effort after a few full day of walking to learn a great deal in a very short time. The pace was suitable and not over taxing”
Osaka Umeda Piccadilly dinner show and nightclub with tasting, Italian or Japanese courses, live singers, DJ energy, VIP seating.
“great show , Uncomfortable chairs for long periods of sitting”
Osaka Piccadilly Premium VIP dinner show: live aerial, drums and dance, then DJ nightclub time, with Italian or Japanese course dinner.
“It's a two-tiered business day. We enjoyed different events in the first half and the second half. The sound equipment and the lightning were very, very immersive. I really enjoyed the image of hard style music playing quite a bit.Auto-translated”
Small-group Osaka backstreet food tour with an English guide, 4 stops, takoyaki, sushi, wagyu, ramen, plus sake and beer.
“We had a great time with Kazuki! We tried all the highlights of Japan cuisine, with expert tips from a local. Great food, great area!”
Small-group Osaka food walk through Nishinari, with local meals, a samurai route, street art, and an easy finish at Tengachaya Station.
A 3-hour English LGBTQ+ tour in Osaka with light dinner, two drinks, and local context across Shin-sekai and Doyama.
“Fascinating tour of Osaka and LGBT history and culture here. Our guide (Kevin) was very knowledgeable and showed us so many places we never would have seen or even knew existed in the city. We had a great time and would definitely recommend!”
Hands-on sushi making in Osaka with master chef Shinichi Kono. Private 2-hour class, high quality ingredients, learn nigiri and hand rolls.
“Great guide to a beginners sushi class. The chef had many years of experience and the other instructor did a great job of translating and explaining.”
Osaka underground live music plus local food and drinks. Watch sound checks, meet bands, and get a real taste of Namba at night.
“If you like live music, stop thinking and just book your ticket. I had such a blast on this tour! Kevin started us off with a delicious dinner and drinks at a spot that has been a regular haunt for local bands for many years. After dinner, we went to a live house to see a diverse group of bands, including Japanese and international artists who each performed a different genre. Every group was *amazing* and absolutely played their hearts out. Definitely planning to look up more of their songs to listen to when I get home. I would absolutely book this experience again to discover more incredible underground bands!Read…”
Osaka indie music night at Para-Dice plus a local dinner of kushikatsu, yakitori, or okonomiyaki, with a private guide.
“Our guide was great! Found an excellent dinner experience and then took us to a venue we would never have found otherwise! We had a great time with locals and got to hear music we wouldn't normally. Very enjoyable, totally recommend.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
