Namba: The Heart of Osaka’s Food Scene (Shared)

Tonight’s tour begins with a meetup at 17:00 in front of Hotel Royal Classic Osaka, within walking distance of the many train lines that stop in the Namba Station area. The guide will be waiting to lead guests through an evening of classic Osaka cuisine in Namba, the city’s liveliest district.

Begin with a sampling of street food, with options like takoyaki octopus dumplings, piping hot karaage fried chicken, and of course some tasty confections. This opening salvo of savoury and sweet is what Osaka is all about, with a riot of flavours and sights unfolding as the tour meanders through the famous Ebisubashi shopping street.

Next, stop to try a staple of Osaka cuisine, crispy kushi katsu skewers of fried meat, vegetables, and other slices of fresh ingredients. 

Take a break from the food and enter the backstreets away from the crowds. Stroll down narrow alleys past tiny bars where night time revellers come to unwind after work. See an intriguing backstreet temple where the main statue has been covered in decades of thick green moss.

Drop into another restaurant, a delicious robatayaki grill where large skewers of food are prepared fresh over charcoal in front of guests. A variety of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes are available here, served by the chef in the typically boisterous and welcoming style that Osaka is known for.

Take one more charming backstreet to end the tour in the heart of the famous Dotonbori district, the liveliest evening spot in all of Osaka, where the tour finishes with dessert. Should there still be room in your stomach – although this is doubtful – there are plenty of options for additional dining here.

Bid farewell to the guide, and either return to the hotel or continue exploring the area independently. (D)

Note: This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.

Notes:

This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.

Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Departure: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Note:
- This tour is only available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
- Not all restaurants mentioned above may be available due to closures or availability. In the case that one restaurant is not available, an alternative location will be substituted.
- Reservations accepted from 2 guests for shared tours. For single travellers, please enquire. 
- There may be other participants in the shared tour (maximum of 8 pax per group).
- Participants must be at least 13 years of age for the shared tour. The private tour has no age restriction and is therefore recommended for families with younger children.
- In Japan, it is still allowed to smoke in some small restaurants and bars and many traditional izakayas do not have properly separated non-smoking rooms.
- Please understand that the menu of the tour is fixed and that traditional izakayas do not cater for food allergies or special dietary requirements. Our guide will try to adapt the menu as much as possible and find substitutions in the event of food allergies, but in some cases no alternative can be guaranteed. Should you have any specific dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free) please book a private tour.
- In the case of a serious or severe allergy, participants will not be able to take this tour. For moderate or mild allergies, the restaurants will be informed in advance but there could still be a potential risk of cross contamination, and participants will need to sign a waiver form before the day of the tour.
- Tour may be cancelled in case of extreme weather.
- Please contact your Travel Consultant for availability. Please note that all of the services and tours have yet to be booked and that they are proposed for your reference only. We will start making reservations after we receive your confirmation.
- Please inform your Travel Consultant of any special dietary requirements and physical conditions that you may have. We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance that also covers emergency medical evacuation.