Namba

When you book with Namba Food Tours, get ready to explore one of Osaka’s most iconic neighborhoods like a true local. You’ll meet your friendly guide at Exit 18 of Namba Station, where your foodie adventure begins. Over the next few hours, we’ll take you to 5 handpicked local spots, each focusing on a different style of Japanese comfort food, think sizzling takoyaki, crispy kushikatsu, rich nikudofu, handmade gyoza, and more. We space out the stops so you have time to stroll, digest, and see the real Namba, from buzzing neon-lit streets to quiet local alleys. Along the way, you’ll learn about Osaka’s history, culture, and nightlife, and see how locals really live. We always finish on a sweet note with dessert, and if you’re up for it, maybe one last drink. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth in Japan, this is the tasty, off-the-beaten-path food tour you’ve been hungry for. Just bring your appetite and a sense of adventure!

Sennichimae

Sennichimae sits just east of Dotonbori and feels like classic Minami: bright signs, game arcades, ramen joints, and kushikatsu spots packed into a few lively blocks. It can get busy along the main drag, so we’ll dip into the side alleys around it for the good stuff. That is where you find tiny izakayas, takoyaki stands with short lines, and a few old-school bars that locals actually use. We will weave the backstreets, pop out for a quick look at the neon, then slide back into quieter lanes before the crowd carries us along. Think snack-sized stops, a couple photos, and room to breathe. If you like kitchenware or knives, we can angle toward Doguyasuji (Kitchen street) nearby for a peek, then loop back through the calmer passages to our next stop.