Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style
Instagrammable food experience, Osaka style

What you'll do

You’ll snap - and chomp - your way through some of Osaka’s most picturesque parlors and eateries, discovering this incredible aspect of Osaka’s food obsession - dishes that look too good to eat! Perhaps begin at an Alice in Wonderland-themed cafe, where you’ll feel like you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland thanks to the eclectic design and even more eclectic dishes.

You could create your own Japanese-style garden at the eclectic Mamezo & Cafe before eating it all up or snap some essential shots of takoyaki squid balls and matcha-infused sweets in Hozenji Yokocho, a stone-paved alleyway bursting with tiny izakaya bars that feels like it’s been frozen in time. You won’t know whether to eat the art or photograph it!

Where you’ll go

You might find yourself a tower of soft-serve ice cream or a skewer-full of multi-colored pancakes in the American Village, a melting pot of eastern and western lifestyles.

Explore the retro reality of Ura Namba, a famous nightlife district where mind-bending neon lights and tasty street food make for epic evening snapshots, or create your own okonomiyaki pancake in nearby Nipponbashi, a pop-culture paradise packed with themed cafes begging to be photographed.

And further north in Umeda, plenty of French-inspired patisseries and confectioners compete to concoct the wackiest and most wonderful culinary creations. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Discover Osaka’s food trend - of dishes that look too good to eat!
  • Discover some of the city’s most photogenic eateries, and indulge your sweet tooth.
  • Experience local dishes from classic Osakan eats to the latest Instagram trends.
  • Snap photos of the weird, wonderful and wacky dishes you encounter!
  • Discover popular joints and those hidden in obscure locations, too.
  • Pick your host’s brain for the best places to eat and drink for the rest of your adventure.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • 6-8 tastings of various Instagrammable foods
  • A glass of sake, highball, wine, beer or a soft drink
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    We had the fabulous Haruhi show my partner and I around. You would not find a sweeter, more generous person out there. She took us to so many places. Showed us places that we could go back to when we had more time and made us feel like we were meeting an old friend. All of that ignores how sensational the food was. My partner is still talking about it! Such a brilliant night and I would recommend it to anyone!

    January 2020

    Caryl D

    What else would anyone want?!!! Just perfect!!

    June 2019

    Rebecca S

    My dream came true! I've been wanting to visit as many kawaii cafes and food spots for the past couple of years and Akemi was amazing and she took me to all the places on my list and also found a couple more that I didn't know about!! I now need to go on a diet! LOL!! Totally recommend this tour if you want to eat the cutest foods in the planet!!

    May 2019

    Susy B

See more reviews

Meet our local hosts in Osaka. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

Other experiences you may be interested in

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See all experiences in Osaka

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

Other experiences you may be interested in

Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Osaka

Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba

Tiny streets buzzing with locals feasting on delicious food; eat like a local in Osaka’s favorite culinary neighborhood with a host in the know

$165.23 per person

3 hours

Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Osaka

Street food heaven in Japan’s food capital

Try Osakan signature foods like "kushikatsu" skewers, "okonomiyaki" pancakes, and more on an experience tailored to your tastebuds!

$163.73 per person

3 hours

Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Osaka

Ultimate Kansai region food experience

From "fugu" puffer fish to "matsuba" crab and scrumptious "kushiage," taste some of the Kansai cuisine that has put Osaka on the culinary map!

$165.73 per person

3 hours

See all experiences in Osaka