What does kuidaore mean?

Kuidaore is an Osaka expression often translated as eat till you drop, but it really means spending so much on food that you ruin yourself financially. Dotonbori is said to be the best place in the city to experience it.

What will I eat and drink?

You have one dish and one drink at each of two local bars, food stands, or izakayas. Typical Osaka foods include okonomiyaki (a savory pancake), takoyaki (octopus balls), and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers).

Can vegetarians and vegans join?

Yes. Vegetarian and vegan guests can take part in this tour.

What is Dotonbori exactly?

The name generally refers to the Dotonbori Canal and Dotonbori Street, which runs along the canal's southern bank. It is one of the most colorful areas of Osaka and the heart of its food and nightlife scene.

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A woman wearing a coat and gloves smiles with closed eyes while eating street food by a canal at dusk, with colorful city lights and people in the background.

A vibrant street scene in Dotonbori, Osaka at night, with colorful neon signs in Japanese, illuminated shopfronts, cars, bicycles, and people walking along the busy street.

Close-up of hands using chopsticks to cook and turn takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls) on a large griddle, with steam rising and ingredients visible.

A smiling woman holds a tray of assorted skewered fried foods, while a smiling man beside her holds a glass mug of beer. They are seated together at a table in a casual indoor setting.

A hand lifts a slice of okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake, from a hot griddle. The pancake is topped with mayonnaise, sauce, dried seaweed, and bonito flakes, with melted cheese stretching from the slice.

Osaka

Private Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori

English

2 hours and 30 minutes

Explore Dotonbori, the neon-lit heart of Osaka, on a private evening food walk with a local guide. Try a dish and a drink at two local bars, food stands, or izakayas, and discover why Osaka is famous for its love of eating out.

1 dish and 1 drink at each of 2 bars, food stands, or izakayas
English-speaking guide

What's not included

Food and drinks after the tour ends
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Guests must be at least 10 years old to join.
Guests under 20 must be accompanied by an adult.
You must be 20 or older to drink alcohol in Japan.
Each booking needs at least 2 and at most 6 guests.
Meet your guide at 17:50 in front of Tourist Information Namba.
The meeting point is on the 2nd floor of Nankai Namba Station.
Please share your WhatsApp number so your guide can reach you.
This is an easy walking tour through the Dotonbori area.
The tour runs rain or shine, and the route may change in severe weather.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

In front of the Tourist Information Center, Namba Station, 5-chome-1-60 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka

Cancel more than 360 hours before the start time for a full refund.
From 360 hours before the start time until 120 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 20%.
From 120 hours before the start time until 48 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 50%.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the start time are non-refundable.