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Osaka Food Tour: Okonomiyaki Cooking & Dotonbori with Local Host

Location Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$114.75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Osaka’s food culture and historic streets on this private walking and dining tour. The highlight is an authentic okonomiyaki cooking experience. In Japanese, okonomiyaki means “grill as you like,” and you will prepare this iconic dish Osaka-style—cooking it yourself on a hotplate. With guidance from your host, you’ll master the process and enjoy your pancake. Explore Dotonbori, Namba, and local shrines and temples, discovering Osaka’s mix of culinary passion and spiritual heritage. Some sites, such as Namba Yasaka Shrine, are major attractions. At each spot, scan QR codes for explanations in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, or German, with free Wi-Fi. This tour blends sightseeing and dining: from street-side takoyaki tasting to enjoying okonomiyaki, you’ll see why Osaka is called Japan’s kitchen. Options let you add kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) or extend your evening at a lively izakaya. Experience Osaka’s kuidaore (“eat till you drop”) culture and create lasting memories.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Osaka Food Culture Tour: Okonomiyaki Cooking with Local Host
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • A total of 3 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks included throughout the tour
  • Walking tour of the Namba/Dotonbori area,.
  • Free Wi-Fi will be provided by the host during the tour.
  • Okonomiyaki cooking experience (self-cooking under host guidance) including one okonomiyaki
  • Self-guided audio explanations available at cultural sites (via QR code scanning on your smartphone)
  • Street takoyaki tasting
  • Travel and personal insurance
  • Extra alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks beyond the 3 included (available at your own expense)
  • Additional food items not included in the set menus

Meeting point
A Japanese host is standing with holding a blue file in front of the Namba Tourist Information which is on the ground level of the Namba Station of Nankai Line which is in the Namba Takashimaya Building.
Return details
A Japanese host is standing with holding a blue file in front of the Namba Tourist Information which is on the ground level of the Namba Station of Nankai Line which is in the Namba Takashimaya Building.

  • Namba
    Explore the vibrant Namba (Dotonbori) district, where Osaka’s unique blend of food and culture comes alive. Visit iconic landmarks such as Namba Yasaka Shrine, Hozenji Temple & Hozenji Yokocho Alley, and the dazzling Dotonbori area with its neon lights and riverside views. During the tour, enjoy an authentic Okonomiyaki cooking experience — a hands-on session where you will grill your own savory pancake with guidance from a local host. You’ll also sample Osaka’s beloved street-side takoyaki for a true taste of “Kuidaore,” the city’s famous food culture.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as this is a walking tour.
  • The order of visiting cultural landmarks and restaurants may vary depending on reservation availability and local conditions.
  • Due to seasonal demand and restaurant availability, the cooking experience or menu may be subject to change or may not be available. In such cases, you will be notified before your booking is confirmed, and we will do our best to provide alternatives of equal quality.
  • While additional drinks can be purchased individually at each venue, additional food items are not available in order to maintain the tour’s flow.
  • Guests are kindly requested to select their meal options in advance (okonomiyaki only). This helps us ensure smooth service and accommodate dietary restrictions where possible.
  • Please note that all dishes in this tour necessarily contain wheat flour, cooking oil, eggs, and yam (nagaimo). Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions related to these ingredients should refrain from booking. Guests are also kindly requested to inform us of any other dietary restrictions or religious requirements at the time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate requests where possible, though substitutions may be limited.
  • The kushikatsu tasting option must be booked for the entire group, not for individual participants.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • How it works?
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Osaka Food Tour: Okonomiyaki Cooking & Dotonbori with Local Host

    Location Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $114.75
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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