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Ready to taste the best food in Osaka? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Osaka.

Destination

Osaka, Japan

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Indonesian, 日本語, Italiano, עברית, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Lawson store, next to the main entrance - Osaka to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Osaka would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Kushikatsu and Sushi and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Osaka picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Osaka. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Anthony🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiromi)

1 July 2025

A fantastic private food and drink tasting tour with Hiromi. She was very informative and the tour was fun and tailored to us as a group based on our initial hat and discussions throughout the tour. A great way to spend an evening.Delicious Delights of Osaka

KAREN🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Hiromi)

30 June 2025

Hiromi took us to places visited by locals that we will probably have never notice or have known of. The food was absolutely delicious and she was very relatable. She also made suggestions for future visits to Osaka. Love Hiromi!Love Hiromi, the food and the experience

Brandon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

25 June 2025

Naoki is an amazing tour guide for Osaka. It started even before the trip where we wanted to know more about the family. Naoki has grown up in Osaka and showed us an amazing time. Not only did he explain the history of each stop, but also talked about some his past experiences. Each restaurant we stopped at was amazing. From Takoyaki to Gyoza and more, each one was delicious. What my family found most impressive was his attentiveness. It happened to be hot and Naoki catered the tour to make sure we didn't get too hot. Even though it was a a tasting tour, my family really loved how he shared Shinto and Buddhism beliefs in Japan. I highly recommend Naoki for an amazing experience in Osaka. Tastings of Osaka for Family from US

Pamela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Simone)

23 June 2025

Simone was a lively, well-informed, and joyful tour guide. Not only did he bring us to great places to eat, but showed us a bit of the vast history of Osaka. We loved walking down the streets with him and cracking jokes while eating gyoza. Book Simone if possible! His Japanese is great which was very helpful in getting around. We will be keeping in touch with him! Thanks, Simone!!!Miso hungry, miso full!

Sienna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

21 June 2025

Walking the city of Osaka with Hiromi was one of the highlights of our trip. She took us to many eateries we would not have found on our own and we tasted so many of Osakas famous dishes. However, my favorite part of the tour was getting a chance to spend relaxed time chatting with a local and comparing notes about our respective cultures. Hiromi was a great guide and a great hang! Highly recommend! Delicious and Informative

Christina

(About local Ricky)

16 June 2025

We had a great time out with Ricky. He was able to explain some of the mysteries of what we had seen on our own in Japan. He very knowledgeable about the area we were touring as well as other cities we had visited. I admired the care he showed for locally owned businesses. One of the things I love about guided tours is the deeper level of understanding what is around me. He did a great job taking us below the surface level of things. Friendly, fun and knowledgeable

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Simone)

15 June 2025

We had one day in Osaka and had the perfect day with Simone on the food tour. Simone LOVES Japan, and it shows in every part of his tour. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and took time and thought to cater our experience to our needs. We wandered all over the city, tried delicious food, and had a great time. This was my first experience with With Locals and I will definitely use it for future traveling. Thanks, Simone, for a great day in Osaka!One day in Osaka? Spend it with Simone!

Mitch and Melissa, Ryan and Paige🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Jessica)

9 June 2025

I would say that this kind of tour’s success is really based on the person you choose to lead this tour as restaurant selection is really based on the personal opinion of your guide. Jessica was friendly but not originally from Japan. She took us to many local restaurants but the food was just ok. Where she came in handy was for general communication with the restaurant staff. We did eat lots of food that night so go on an empty stomach but I wouldn’t say it was the best food. We did get to try most of what was on our list but we had some line ups so be prepared for that as well. Lots of walking and subways to various areas. Not sure it is a must!Was just ok

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hiromi)

8 June 2025

We had the The 10 Tastings of Osaka food tour with Hiromi and it was excellent. Hiromi is a brilliant guide, lots of local information and we went to places that only a local would know - all really good quality food! Thank you Hiromi!Brilliant Foof Tour by a Brilliant Guide!

Mariette

(About local Hiromi)

7 June 2025

Leuke food tour. Goed om dit aan het begin van je verblijf in Osaka te doen dan heeft ze nog leuke tips om te zien en waar je kunt gaan eten. Heerlijke hapjes gehad die we nog niet eerder hadden geproefd en leuk in lokale restaurantjes zonder toeristen Food tour Osaka met Hiromi.

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

5 June 2025

We had an incredible private food tour in Osaka with Hiromi, a fantastic guide local to the city. She messaged us in advance to personalize the experience around the street foods we wanted to try, and every stop was both delicious and thoughtfully chosen. Hiromi shared fascinating cultural and historical insights along the way and knew exactly how to avoid tourist traps. When one vendor had a long line, she quickly pivoted to another great spot—she really knows her stuff! With 10 food items included, you’ll want to come hungry. This tour gave us an authentic taste of Osaka we wouldn’t have found on our own. Highly recommend!Tasting Osaka's street food like a local

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hiromi)

3 June 2025

I spent a great time with Hiromi strolling around Osaka tasting many different thingsVery entertaining food tasting

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

3 June 2025

Maria was great. Super personable. Great English. Had a lot of information and was able to adjust pace for our group.

Dave🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Hiromi)

1 June 2025

Our group of five really enjoyed our time with Hiromi. From start to finish she took great care of us. We learned a lot about the history of each food item that we tried and honestly, the places we visited were all local places that we would never have found if left on our own. The pacing was perfect and the time passed too quickly. At the end of the tour we were all so full and happy. We highly recommend the food tour with Hiromi!A tour definitely worth taking

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ricky)

1 June 2025

We had a great time last on the tasting tour of Osaka with Ricky. He was happy to talk about the city and our shared love of trying new foods. Many of the selections we wouldn't have picked out of the huge selection of food in the area and we are so glad he was there to help. We appreciated bringing g us to authentic local shops and sharing the history of the foods. If you are in Osaka we strongly recommend you give this tour and Ricky a try. He also recommended restaurants at our next stop in Kyoto! THANKS RICKY!Ricky Rocks

Kay🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Allysa)

1 June 2025

We were totally disappointed with the quality and food offered on 10 tastings of Osaka. We were hoping to gain an insight into Osaka cuisine instead we went to two tourist traps heaving with foreigners. The cost of the tour was expensive and the quality of the offerings did not match our expectations having read the website description. We were underwhelmed and felt we had been ripped off by with locals. Save your money and go with another company. Total Ripoff - dissatisfied

Gail🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Naoki)

30 May 2025

We would recommend a tour with Naoki to anyone visiting Osaka, not just for the excellent food but for the insight into Japan, its culture, history and traditions. We learnt so much, and enjoyed trying all the dishes in authentic restaurants….. the best gyoza we had in Japan. To Naoki…. “ We enjoyed our conversation”, it was a wonderful evening, a pleasure to meet you and thank you again. Excellent tour with the best guide

Meghan

(About local Maria)

29 May 2025

Veronique

(About local Jessica)

29 May 2025

Our tour with Jessica was wonderful. She was cheerful and enthusiastic. The tour was comprised of 3 different restaurants, all very different from one another allowing us to taste very diverse Japanese delicacies. Furthermore, Jessica was an excellent guide through the streets of Osaka, showing us all the highlights. We would highly recommend her to discover the city.Tasting tour in Osaka

Priya

(About local Allysa)

29 May 2025

Allysa was a wonderful guide who knew such in depth history and provided much knowledge to us as we walked through Osaka. She took us to delicious food spots and was very kind and attentive to our needs. I would highly recommend booking with her! You won’t regret it. A wonderful tour with a wonderful guide!

Irina

(About local Naoki)

27 May 2025

We had the most wonderful tour with Naoki. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Osaka food scene, the city, its culture and history. The food was delicious and was accompanied by Naoki's stories about Osaka, its culinary history, and very helpful tips that made our stay so much more enjoyable. Naoki's English is impeccable. We highly recommend this tour. In fact, we cannot wait to be back in Osaka and meet with Naoki again. Amazing Tour

Barb and Marc🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Maria)

24 May 2025

Maria was so friendly and knowledgeable when it came to the food and cuisine culture of Osaka. She pointed out differences to other cities we visited and called out things we may be interested in trying. We walked around parts of the city that I don't think we'd have explored on our own so having. A guide to help up navigate (the city and the language) was very nice! We would have liked a bit more detailed history of Osaka as I called that out ahead of the tour and also asked on the tour but just got a high level description of Japan history that we were already familiar with. Maria did have a lot of fun and interesting facts about the markets and stalls we explored along the way! This was the highest price tour we did on our trip as we figured a private guide would be the best way to really eat like a local and from that perspective it was worth it.Ate so many tasty things!

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiromi)

23 May 2025

Hiromi provided an outstanding private food tour in Osaka. She was excellent at communicating ahead of the tour. She expertly accommodated our challenging dietary preferences while delivering an authentic taste of the city's incredible food scene. What made this tour special was her deep knowledge of Osaka's history and culture, which she shared throughout our evening, making each stop more meaningful. Hiromi's warmth and genuine passion for sharing her city made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. I would highly recommend Hiromi to anyone looking for an authentic, personalized introduction to Osaka's food culture. Thank you, Hiromi, for such a wonderful evening!Excellent Private Food Tour!

Martin🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Hiromi)

22 May 2025

Hiromi was a wonderful guide for the 10 tastings of Osaka we booked. She took us to eateries we wouldn't have found on our own which served wonderful food. We ate the best Sashimi of our time in Japan, drank Hiromi's favorite sparkling Sake and had the last stuffed buns (I forgot the name) of the day. She told us about the food, her life and Osaka in general. It was overall a very nice experience, and we where stuffed at the end of the night. Hiromi listend to our preferences and ended the tour with recommendations for drinks. A recommendation for sure. Thanks Hiromi 🙏Great taste in Osaka

Anne

(About local Hiromi)

22 May 2025

We had the pleasure of joining a food tour with Hiromi, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. She took us to a variety of local spots, some of which we would have never discovered on our own. A few places looked a little unconventional at first, but turned out to serve the best food we had during our stay—especially the sashimi, which was hands down the best of our entire trip! Hiromi is incredibly knowledgeable about local cuisine and shares great stories and cultural context along the way, which made the experience so much more than just eating. You can really tell she has a passion for food and for connecting people with authentic, local flavors. If you're looking to experience real local food beyond the typical tourist spots, we really recommend Hiromi!Amazing local food tour

Alexander

(About local Allysa)

18 May 2025

We had a great first day in Osaka with Allysa learning about Osaka and the why it is called the Kitchen of Japan. She not only brought us to some great bites but gave us some great insights into the culture and what it is like to live in Japan. Couldn't have asked for a better start to our trip even if it was raining.Not just about the food

Unknown

(About local Jessica)

18 May 2025

Jessica was good company, excellent English. She took us to a variety of restaurants and cafes in different locations and we enjoyed all the local foods. Jessica also gave us useful background and tips to get the most out of our time in Osaka.Okonomyakitastic

Alexandra

(About local Allysa)

14 May 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with Alyssa! She was very friendly and accommodating. We particularly enjoyed learning about some of the local sites and history as she took us in between the tasting! All the food was great. Highly recommend!Fun and Delicious tour!

Ken

(About local Maria)

12 May 2025

Maria was a great guide to Osaka and we enjoyed the food and history tour of Osaka with her. We tried food and locations we were unlikely to goto ourselves. I highly recommend it, especially if you only have one day in Osaka like we did. Great food and great tour with Maria

Aaron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jessica)

5 May 2025

Jessica was a wonderful guide; we experienced amazing food and enjoyed her taking us throughout the city including a subway ride to a hidden gem of a restaurant. We loved our day with Jessica. Yum!

Mirjam🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Maria)

30 April 2025

The food tour was our Osaka highlight. Maria navigated us expertly through two districts and all the major types of food. It was a perfect combination of sitting down in some small restaurants (that we probably would not have ever entered on our own) and street food. The food was really amazing in all of the places and left us with a good idea of what we wanted to come back for. She also expertly managed to navigate us around some serious crowds. Osaka is busy! There was a huge line on one food stand for candied strawberries and she knew a better one just a little further down the road. Also got us the best beef stand! Only downside is that we waited 20 min for her at the beginning, but things can happen. Navigating the Osaka food scene

Bonnie

(About local Jessica)

29 April 2025

We would definitely recommend Jessica for a memorable food tour of Osaka. She helped us to experience the highlights of Osaka’s famous foods and provided great company as well! A fun time with Jessica

Jon

(About local Maria)

28 April 2025

Maria was beyond helpful with not only local cuisine knowledge, but overall insight to the culture and way of life for people in Osaka and was beyond helpful in teaching us things from around town as we explores the area. this tour literally made our entire Osaka experience and we wished we had a 'Maria' in every town we went to in Japan to fill us in on the local experience. Maria MADE our Osaka experience!

Mary Grace🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

28 April 2025

Hiromi made our only day in Osaka worth while! She brought us two of her favorite spots trying the amazing food of Osaka! The place she brought us to our places we would’ve never been able to find our own while also giving us historical facts about the city and Tokyo and Japan. It was really such a fun and lovely experience being able to walk the city with her and try amazing food at the same time. She made the experience seamless and fun, and we are so grateful for her!Hiromi is FANTASTIC

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(About local Maria)

27 April 2025

It was a great experience and the food was very nice 😊. Bin too many nice places you would not find on your own.Maria is the best!!

Rachel

(About local Hiromi)

26 April 2025

We really enjoyed our time with Hiromi! She was lovely and really took into consideration what we were hoping to experience. She had great suggestions and it was wonderful to hear about Osaka from a local. Thanks for a great experience!Personalized deliciousness!

Karin

(About local Jessica)

25 April 2025

It wat great to explore food in Osaka with Jessica. She took us to several places with delicious food. We enjoyed the evening spending with her also she gave us a lot of information about life in Japan. Very interesting. Thank you againwSuperb

Hillevi

(About local Maria)

24 April 2025

Fantastic experience

Anna🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Maria)

24 April 2025

Two Swedish families (including 4 teenagers) had a nice evening with Maria where we got to try out what Osaka has to offer in terms of food. This is not a fine dining tour, but a golden opportunity to try different dishes such as takiyaki, gyosa, various skewers and sweet fish cakes while we got a guided tour of the food districts. Everyone including the hungry 17 year old was more than full! Maria is a friendly host who not only showed us what Osaka has to offer in terms of food, she also waited patiently when we were late and fixed a problem with an Icoca card. Thank you Maria! Full stomachs with lovely Maria

Nabi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

22 April 2025

Our walking food tour in Osaka was an unforgettable experience, filled with delicious local bites and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Hiromi, our guide, was incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole afternoon feel like we were exploring the city with a friend. From savory street snacks to sweet treats, every stop told a story and left us wanting more!Flavorful Journey Through Osaka

Unknown

(About local Hiromi)

21 April 2025

Hiromi was an amazing guide. She was so nice and friendly. She catered the tour for some fussy eaters in the group and asked for our thoughts on the different options she had planned. Great local knowledge as well. I would highly recommend!

Kriston🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hiromi)

21 April 2025

Hiromi was a fantastic guide on our food tour of Osaka. She was full of interesting facts and was able to accomodate our groups tastes and allergies. Gave us all the help we could ask for about how to spend our remaining time in Osaka! Great fun 😁10 Tastes and more

Unknown

(About local Hiroki)

20 April 2025

We enjoyed our food tour with Hiroki. The food was delicious and filling… To the point, we did not have room for dessert! Hiroki was very responsive to our questions, and extremely accommodating. I Communicated with him several times before our trip to Osaka with questions and felt that I had a friend in Japan who I could reach out to.Very Enjoyable

Magnus

(About local Maria)

20 April 2025

We really enjoyed taking the food tour with Maria, who is an extremely friendly guide and very knowledgeable about all the hidden gems. She showed us all the best places and even helped us to get home when we ended up with ticket problems on the train. A strong recommendation from us!!Fantastic Experiencr

Kelly

(About local Maria)

19 April 2025

Maria was a fabulous host. She not only conveyed information about the food but also the back-story of the people that first cooked it and the area that we were in. A wonderful experience!

Kayla🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Hiromi)

19 April 2025

Toppppp! It was Great! We have seen and tasted so many different foods! And birthday cake was amazing surprise! Thank you very much Hiromi - that was wonderful Tour in Osaka ! Hiromi is perfect Guide! Wonderful Tour with Hirimi!

Unknown

(About local Hiromi)

17 April 2025

We had the BEST time with Hiromi as our food tour guide in Osaka! From the moment we met her, she was warm, funny, and full of energy. She took us to all the coolest local food spots—places we never would have found on our own—and every single bite was a hit. One of the highlights was when she introduced us to plum wine, which was absolutely incredible. We loved it so much we ended up buying a couple of bottles to take home! Hiromi's passion for food and her deep knowledge of the Osaka food scene really made this tour special. If you're looking for an amazing, fun, and knowledgeable guide, Hiromi is the one. We can't recommend her enough!What an amazing tour!

Shirin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ricky)

13 April 2025

We loved our tour with Ricky - he tailored the tour to our needs and took us to great spots we would not have found on our own! He was very flexible He even made great suggestions for spots for us to try on our own after the tour. Great food tour!

Aidan

(About local Hiromi)

13 April 2025

Hiromi was really great the whole time. Went to some really great food places highlights include sashimi and udon. Would book again and taking my friends to some places she took us.Outstanding Start to Finish

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

11 April 2025

Our family had a wonderful food tour with Hiromi. We really enjoyed walking around Osaka and eating with her -- she is a kind and interesting person and we really enjoyed our time with her. She shared some interesting Osaka history and interesting facts about Kanji and Japanese language and history. And the food was so delicious. Shr took my son's love of beef and fried chicken into account and we had some really really good beef tempura, sushi, karaage, udon, takoyaki and okonomiyaki. I'm really glad we decided to do this food tour experience. I had looked at some bigger food tour companies and was really happy we decided on this smaller experience instead where we could really get to know Hiromi and eat at her favorite spots!Wonderful food tour with Hiromi