Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries
4.93,943 reviews3h
from €75
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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour : 15 Tastings and 4 Drinks
5.03,576 reviews3h
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Osaka Street Food Tour: 18 Foods & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries
4.93,548 reviews3h
from €71
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Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission
5.02,427 reviews1h 30m
from €30
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Osaka Sumo Experience with Live Show and Audience Challenge
5.01,700 reviews1h 30m
from €29
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Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori, Gems & Lunch
5.01,278 reviews5h
from €58
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The best options for each of Osaka's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Osaka
- 1Osaka Castle
- 2Dotonbori
- 3Universal Studios Japan
- 4Kuromon Market
- 5Shinsekai
- 6Nara Day Trip
- A Culinary Pilgrimage: Osaka is Japan's undisputed street food capital. Don't just eat; embark on a tasting tour through Kuromon Ichiba Market ('Osaka's Kitchen'), queue for legendary takoyaki (octopus balls) from stands like Aizuya, and master the art of cooking your own okonomiyaki (savory pancake) at a counter in Dotonbori.
- Unmatched Urban Energy & Nightlife: Experience the electric buzz of Minami ('South') district. Wander the dazzling, sign-covered streets of Dotonbori at night, catch a comedy show in the traditional manzai theater district of Namba, and bar-hop through the narrow lanes of Hozenji Yokocho, a preserved alleyway with a moss-covered statue.
- A Gateway to Kansai's Ancient Capitals: Osaka's central location makes it the perfect, more affordable base for exploring Japan's cultural heartland. Take a quick 30-minute train to the serene temples and geisha districts of Kyoto, or a 45-minute ride to feed the sacred deer at Nara's Todai-ji Temple, home to a colossal bronze Buddha.
Tickets and passes in Osaka
Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option
4.9352 reviews8h
from €193
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Food and drink experiences in Osaka
Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class
5.01,638 reviews1h 40m
from €40
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Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
4.81,143 reviews3h
from €97
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Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available
4.91,211 reviews4h 30m
from €60
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Hidden gems in Osaka
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Nakazakicho
A quiet, bohemian neighborhood north of Umeda, filled with indie cafes, vintage clothing stores, and art galleries in traditional wooden row houses.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO)
A stunning underground art museum located on Nakanoshima Island, focusing on contemporary art.
Tsuruhashi Market
Osaka's massive, covered Korean market, specializing in yakiniku (Korean BBQ) meats and ingredients.
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
A museum in Tenjimbashisuji that recreates a full-scale, walk-through Edo-period Osaka townscape, complete with day-to-night lighting changes.
Mount Koya (Koyasan) Overnight Trip
A sacred mountain monastery complex, a UNESCO site, reachable by a scenic train and cable car journey.
Day trips from Osaka
Kyoto
30-45 min by JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line
The ancient imperial capital, offering a serene contrast to Osaka's bustle. Immerse yourself in a world of golden temples, serene bamboo forests, and traditional geisha districts.
Nara
45-50 min by JR Yamatoji Line
Japan's first permanent capital, where history comes alive. Famous for its freely roaming, bowing sacred deer and housing some of the country's oldest and largest Buddhist temples.
Kobe & Himeji
30 min to Kobe, 1 hour to Himeji by JR shinkansen
A dual-trip combining cosmopolitan Kobe, famous for its beef and harborland, with the majestic Himeji Castle, Japan's most spectacular and original feudal castle.
Plan your Osaka trip
Things to do in Osaka: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Osaka?+
Top sights include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Universal Studios Japan and Kuromon Market. Away from the crowds, try Nakazakicho and The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO).
What are the most popular tours in Osaka?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries (4.9 stars, 3,943 reviews); Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour : 15 Tastings and 4 Drinks (5.0 stars, 3,576 reviews); Osaka Street Food Tour: 18 Foods & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries (4.9 stars, 3,548 reviews).
How much do tours in Osaka cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €20 and €210 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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