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Retro Osaka Street Food Tour: Shinsekai

3 Hours Round trip from Osaka Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Osaka’s retro Shinsekai district with a local guide
02 Taste local and seasonal dishes at 5 food stops
03 Discover the history and nostalgic atmosphere of vintage Osaka
04 See local landmarks including Billiken Shrine and Jan Jan Yokocho
05 Experience a neighborhood known for shopping, dining, and entertainment
06 Enjoy a beverage as part of the tour

Step into Osaka’s nostalgic Shinsekai district and discover a side of the city where retro streets, local entertainment, and long-loved food traditions come together. Led by an English-speaking local guide, this 3-hour street food tour explores the area’s colorful atmosphere while introducing the flavors that have shaped Osaka since the early 1900s.

Along the way, you’ll visit key spots in and around Shinsekai, learn about the neighborhood’s past, and enjoy local and seasonal dishes at 5 different food stops. It’s a great way to experience vintage Osaka through its history, culture, and everyday food scene.

Step into Osaka’s nostalgic Shinsekai district and discover a side of the city where retro streets, local entertainment, and long-loved food traditions come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Osaka

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Let's meet there to start a 3-hour street food tour of Osaka’s Shinsekai District.

Day 02

Taste the true flavors of Osaka dating back to the 1900’s, find out how the locals enjoy shopping and entertainment with an English speaking local, Try local and seasonal dishes at 5 different food stops.

Day 03

Shinsekai

Day 04

Billiken shrine

Day 05

Ja Jan Yokocho

Day 06

Isshin-ji

Day 07

Tower Knife Osaka

Day 08

Kuromon Ichiba Market

Day 09

Ending Point - Sennariya Coffee

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Osaka 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

1 Beverage
Breakfast/Dinner Set
Local guide
Try local dishes at 5 food stops

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation costs.
Additional drinks or food

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
Family-friendly
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
Vegetarian, Pescetarian friendly
Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free
• Please be at the departure point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and restaurant partners. We are sorry to say that if you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour.