Japan · SHOPPING TOURS IN OSAKA
The good shopping tours in Osaka fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
A 2-hour Osaka food walk through Kuromon Market with 6 tastes, plus stops around Nipponbashi, Namba, and Dotonbori, led by a local guide.
“It was a beautiful market with many freshly made things. The guide learned about your preferences and with that she took me to the most delicious shops.”
2-hour Osaka Kuromon Market food walk with 6 tastings, shrine and alley stops, and small-group local guide by MagicalTrip.
“Our guide was so fun and friendly. We had an excellent tour and found all the best spots to eat. I'll recommend this tour to any friends that visit!”
Osaka Cooking Base is a small-group cooking tour near Tenmangu Shrine, with English classes to make katsu curry, bento, okonomiyaki, or ramen and gyoza.
“Wife and I had a great time at the cooking lesson. The instructors were welcoming and took time with us to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. On top of that the Katsu was excellent and felt it was something we can reproduce at home.”
A small-group Kuromon Market food tour with 6 to 8 dishes and 3 to 4 samplings, led by top guides for Osaka street-food value.
“Our tour guide was really sweet and knowledgeable. Do not pay attention to the list of food they have that you will try because it is out dated, and you can also try additional things that you are interested in if you let your tour guide know. We got to try both whale and pufferfish on this tour, which that alone was worth it. Really interesting and a great experience. Highly recommend!”
Osaka cooking class with a local market stop. Make niku-sui, okonomiyaki and gyoza, then enjoy sake or beer. Small group, lunch included.
“I loved getting to see the fresh food at the local supermarket and then cooking it like you would at home! I will try to replicate the recipes for sure. The vibe was very calm and fun, we got to choose the background music and prepared every step of the recipes while following Eri's instructions. Eri was really helpful and answered every question we had about the city and the culture, and the sake and the (wide) selection of beverages were simply delicious!”
Osaka day trip to Wakayama Castle, Kuroshio Market tuna show, Nara sika deer, and Todaiji Temple, with an included guide and coach ride.
“Waste of time and money. Out of 10 hours day, 5.5-6 hours was spent on the bus. First stop, Wakayma, 25 min tops. Didn’t have time to go inside, but spend 2.5 hours riding there! 30-40 minutes ride to the market. We were given 2.40 miRead more”
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