The 15 Best Shinsekai Tours in Osaka

1.Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Eat your way through Osaka’s Shinsekai with 13 to 15 local dishes, five small eateries, two drinks, and an English-speaking guide.

“Kiko and Sarah were terrific! We got to try many local dishes, prepared by local eateries, that we never would have been exposed to. Everything was delicious and by the end, I couldn't eat any more. Lots of background stories - an evening that is well worth the cost. If you have a free evening, I highly recommend this food tour.”

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2.Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · from $111Top rated

Taste kushikatsu, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki while exploring Osaka’s Shinsekai and Dotonbori with a local guide.

“Yuma was an excellent guide. food was delicious and a great experience with unique dishes. would recommend this activity”

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3.Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 125 reviews · from $8Best value

See Osaka from Tsutenkaku Tower’s Golden Observatory, rub Billiken for luck, and enjoy a quick, low-cost visit in Naniwa Ward.

“Great place to get a good pic! nice and easy and only 20 mins wait!”

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4.Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Taste kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki while exploring Shinsekai, Dotonbori, temples, alleys, and Osaka after dark with a local guide.

“A perfect way to experience the real Osaka and seeing places and understanding more about the history and culture. Our guide was very informative, knowledgeable and a lovely person.”

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5.Retro Osaka Street Food Tour: Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $217

Taste old-school Osaka in Shinsekai with takoyaki, mixed juice, local guides, and four food stops in a compact three-hour evening tour.

“This was the perfect way to explore Osakas amazing food scene! Ike was an incredible guide. He shared so much knowledge about Osaka and the food we were eating. He also guided us to some incredible food! It was wonderful to spRead more”

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6.Shinsekai Food Tour – 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $79

Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five Shinsekai eateries, with two drinks, retro arcades, Tsutenkaku Tower, and a small-group local guide.

“The tour was easy to get around with someone with limited mobility. The quality of food and the explanations to them was also very informative. Our English speaking guides Mike and Victor were very hospitable and communicated very well.”

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7.Night Soul Food Tour in Shinsekai with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $85

Eat through Osaka’s Shinsekai with a local guide, trying 15-plus dishes, two drinks, and classic foods such as takoyaki and kushikatsu.

“Nice food and nice guide- very informative and passionate about Osaka. Lucky to have a solo experience 🙂”

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8.Osaka Morning Tour: Shitennoji Temple, Shinsekai &Doutonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $74

Explore Shitennoji, Tennoji Park, Shinsekai, and Osaka food on a private English walking tour with takoyaki and local guides.

“This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and amazing local food! Our guide took us to hidden spots and shared great insights about Osaka. If you want a fun and authentic experience, this is the tour to book!”

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9.Nostalgic Osaka walk, totally different from Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $36

Leave Dotonbori behind on a two-hour Karahori walk with Chieko, old houses, tatami craft, local shops, and Osaka castle walls.

“An amazing walking tour filled with so much information, history and joy. Absolutely loved this experience and couldn’t recommend it enough!”

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10.Let’s Dance Bon Odori Japanese folk Dance near Tsutenkaku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $19

Learn easy Bon Odori steps, try taiko and shamisen, and enjoy a drink near Tsutenkaku in this friendly 90-minute Osaka class.

“Thank you for your hospitality! Dance moves were slow and easy. Definitely loved it. Also got to try the percussion instruments!”

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11.Osaka Soul : IZAKAYA Shinsekai to Dotonbori Food Paradise！

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $125

Taste kushikatsu, izakiyaki dishes, okonomiyaki, and Michelin-rated takoyaki while exploring Osaka’s Shinsekai and Dotonbori.

“Request Kenny! This tour was an amazing Osaka experience. Kenny has been living in Osaka for 50+ years and knew all of the local spots and more!! He even recommended the BEST SPICY RAMEN RESTAURANT in Osaka. P.s. Prepare for some walking”

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12.Hidden Osaka Foodie Tour: Nishinari Backstreets & Local Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $84

Explore Osaka’s Nishinari backstreets, local food, street art, and samurai-route history on a small-group tour ending at Tengachaya Station.

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13.Osaka Private Pop Culture Tour: Historic Tenma to Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $243

A private Osaka walking tour from Tenma to Dotonbori, mixing markets, shrines, street food, pop culture, and local guidance.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour! Right after booking, I was promptly contacted to discuss my interests and was matched with my guide, Max, in no time. He quickly sent me a detailed list of places to visit, which covered everything—hRead more”

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14.1-Day Guided Tour – Sky Bldg, Castle, Namba Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $176

See Osaka in one day with guided visits to Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Namba, and Shinsekai.

“Good itinerary and a more personal experience having a private guide. Greatly enjoyed the tour and our guide.”

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15.Night Soul Food Tour in Tenma with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100

Taste Osaka after dark on a three-hour Tenma food walk with local guide Tomiko, including dinner, three drinks, and classic street dishes.

“We enjoyed the food and Sake and the company of our guide. The Osaka food tour focused on good local produce.”

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