Osaka · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Osaka’s backstreets, street food, historic districts, and lesser-seen social history on a three-hour evening walk with an optional dinner.
“This experience was totally off the charts, loved it! Getting to know Osaka's backstreets was certainly a different yet very enriching moment! 100% recommend it.”
Explore Osaka’s gritty backstreets, retro arcades, abandoned buildings, historic red light district, street snacks, and optional dinner.
“Really enjoyed the tour tonight. Knox was a great guide. Gave us lots of stories and laughs along the way. Learned a lot about the more hidden side of Japan. Thanks!”
Enjoy a seasonal dinner, live singers, DJs, cocktails, and Osaka nightlife at Piccadilly Premium in Umeda, with VIP seating included.
“great show , Uncomfortable chairs for long periods of sitting”
Osaka’s Piccadilly Premium pairs Italian or Japanese dinner with aerial acts, DJs, drums, dance, and late-night club energy in Umeda.
“I had been to Piccadilly before the renewal, but it was even more powerful ✨ The live show allowed us to enjoy music and shows while eating rice♪ The space was also very stylish and Instagrammable! I want to go with my friends again!Auto-translated”
Taste takoyaki, sushi, wagyu, ramen, and sake while exploring Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji backstreets with a local guide.
“it was great!! food was delicious (tacoyaki, sushi, beef grill, remen) and the opportunity to know and walk around an area that maybe wouldn't look to go on my own. had great time!”
Explore Osaka’s Nishinari backstreets, local food, street art, and samurai-route history on a small-group tour ending at Tengachaya Station.
Explore Osaka’s LGBTQ+ history, Shinsekai soul food, and Doyama bars on a small-group evening tour with dinner and two drinks.
“Kevin was a fantastic guide - funny and very knowledgeable. I had a great experience with Kevin!”
Learn sushi making in Osaka with master chef Shinichi Kono, from nigiri to hand rolls, then eat what you prepare in a real restaurant.
“Our "SUSHI Making Experience at Restaurant" was great fun and really approachable regardless of your culinary skill level. The instructor and chef, Shinichi, prepared the sushi rice and cuts of fish in advance so we could dive in right away. Read more”
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