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Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
TEnjoy Osaka’s famous food culture on this walking tour. Start with Takoyaki, the city’s iconic street food—crispy on the outside with tender octopus inside. Then explore Kuromon Market, a historic food market with over 100 years of history and more than 130 shops, followed by a visit to the lively Dotonbori area to try even more local favorites.
The tour also includes Doguyasuji Street, known as “the Kitchen of the Nation,” where you’ll find unique Japanese kitchenware and tableware.
This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
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Meeting and pickup
In front of the SMBC ATM at Nippon-bashi 1chome near Kintetsu Nippon-bashi Station （Exit 10 from Kintetsu Nippon-bashi station) > A guide will be holding a board saying "MagicalTrip"
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Meet In front of the SMBC ATM at Nippon-bashi 1chome near Kintetsu Nippon-bashi Station (Exit 10 from Kintetsu Nippon-bashi station)
Admission ticket free -
1Kuromon Market
Eat around as walking through Kuromon market Kuromon Market is a shopping street located in Minami, the center of Osaka City. The market got its name from the black mountain gate of Enmyoji Temple, which was located nearby. The specialty is conger eel in summer and puffer fish in winter, and about 10% of the fresh fish stores have puffer fish specialty signs. There are about 150 stores under the 580-meter-long arcade, and the street is always bustling with people. From fresh fish stores to puffer fish and soft-shelled turtle specialty stores, restaurants, and shops selling vegetables, fruit, meat, pickles, dried goods, Japanese sweets, and Western sweets, the street is packed with a variety of shops, and wherever you look, it is full of the lively energy of a market. The fresh fish stores sell skewered seafood, the fruit stores sell fresh juice, and the tea stores sell matcha soft serve ice cream.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by Nanba Grand Kagetsu Namba Grand Kagetsu is a comedy and comedy theater operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo, located in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
Admission ticket free -
Namba (Pass by)
Pass by Namba area in Osaka Namba is a high-energy entertainment district with a buzzing commute from the interchange station. The Namba Parks complex features boutiques, restaurants serving Southeast Asian cuisine and a roof garden within the mall, while pop culture "otaku" shop for video games and comic books at Den-Den Town. The backstreets of Hozenji are lined with lively izakayas, and the National Bunraku Theatre offers traditional puppet theatre.
Admission ticket free -
Dotombori (Pass by)
Pass by Dotombori area in Osaka Dotonbori, with its rows of giant three-dimensional billboards such as the Shochikuza Theater, Kani Douraku, and the Glico sign, is a representative entertainment district in Osaka's Minami area. The name Dotonbori comes from Yasui Doton, who donated his personal fortune to dig the river in 1612. After that, it flourished as an entertainment district for theater and kabuki, and the number of teahouses and other establishments increased, becoming the basis for the current food and live entertainment district.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- All ages are welcome on this tour.
- Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
- You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- All ages are welcome on this tour.
- Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
- You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests.
- We are able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests on this tour. However, please be aware that most Japanese restaurants are not fully prepared for these dietary requirements, and the available options may be limited.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodate all dietary restrictions, or provide substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens not operated by us.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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