Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience
Ultimate Kansai region food experience

What you'll do

The Kansai region is famous for being the original source of several Japanese dishes, including okonomiyaki pancakes (the original Osakan soul food), and even fugu, the toxic pufferfish that only trained professionals are allowed to prepare. Your host will lead you to hidden culinary gems like Hanakujira in Fukishima, where fishy oden stew has been perfected, and Dontonbori’s famous Hozen-ji Yokocho (street food alley), where katsudon, or breaded pork cutlets, are served hot and fresh! You might even discover that the best sushi in Japan can be found at a funazushi restaurant, where ancient Kyoto-style fermented fish is considered a delicacy. Wash it down with some sake or green tea, and try to find room for some wagashi confections!

Where you’ll go

Join your host on a culinary adventure through Osaka’s famous food districts, discovering just why they call this the Nation’s Kitchen. Feast on delicious okonomiyaki savory pancakes in Namba, a prime entertainment district, or indulge in the Kansai region’s unique hako zushi - box-shaped sushi made with vinegary rice - at the bustling Central Wholesale Market, where restaurants get their fresh produce. Osaka is a hub of Kansai regional cuisine, and it’s also known as ‘Kuidaore City’, literally translating to ‘the city where one ruins oneself with food’. With your host by your side, you’ll be able to taste the finest Kobe beef, the crispiest takoyaki squid balls, or Kansai’s own tofu-infused take on udon noodles. Yum!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Eat and drink your way through Osaka’s myriad of culinary delights, with plenty of helpful guidance from your host.
  • Get to grips with authentic Kansai region cuisine, and see why Osaka is known as the Nation’s Kitchen.
  • Try authentic Kansai dishes in izakaya bars, the Central Wholesale Market and street food joints.
  • Discover a world beyond the ramen and sushi you already know - there’s so much more to Japan!
  • Get vital tips on where to eat from your helpful host, as they share their favorite restaurants and stalls with you.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • 6-8 samples of local foods and 2 drinks per person (beer, high balls or soft drink)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks other than those included in the experience - If you want to try Kobe beef, an additional cost will be incurred.
  • 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.

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Reviews

    We had a great tour of small, off the beaten path, local foods with Riley. Everything was delicious!

    January 2020

    Kimberly B

    Akira was a perfect host and guide. We started local and we went really deep - seeing the side of Japan I have never seen in 12 years of visits! All the food places we went to were fantastic. Truly local and truly delicious. If you want to see and eat off the beaten path you should contact Akira.

    October 2019

    Daniel B

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