The 10 Best Shinsekai Tours in Osaka

1.Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Walk Shinsekai’s arcades and side streets with a small group of up to nine, stopping for takoyaki, kushikatsu, udon, yakitori, gyoza, tonpeiyaki, and more. Guides such as Kevin, Tommy, Taka, Mio, and Paul add local food tips and neighborhood stories. Expect a filling three-hour evening.

“Kevin our guide talked us through all the food and drinks we tried. we had a good laugh with our group. we were certainly full by the end of the trip. a great experience which I would recommend to others”

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2.Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · from $111Top rated

Spend about three hours walking from Shinsekai to Dotonbori with a MagicalTrip guide such as Aika or Yuma. You’ll eat kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki, enjoy three drinks, visit Hozenji Temple, and finish at the Glico sign. Vegetarian requests need advance notice.

“Great experience on our food tour with Yuma. He was fun, knew his food and was very passionate about Osaka food. We ate food which we may not have tried otherwise and enjoyed everything. Fun! Must try.”

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3.Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 125 reviews · from $8Best value

Enter Osaka’s 108-meter Tsutenkaku Tower independently, then ride up to the Golden Observatory for wide city views and a chance to rub the gold Billiken statue for luck. The ticket is simple and affordable, but single entry only, with no re-entry after you leave.

“Great place to get a good pic! nice and easy and only 20 mins wait!”

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4.Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Follow an English-speaking MagicalTrip guide from Shinsekai’s retro alleys to Dotonbori’s food streets. You’ll eat six kushikatsu skewers, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and three drinks, with time for temples, local history, and Osaka food tips. Vegetarian requests must be made in advance.

“Brilliant tour. Loved that we got a bit of history of Osaka as well a taste of the food, drink and nightlife. Michael was a great guide. The group we had was fantastic.”

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5.Retro Osaka Street Food Tour: Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $217

Start at Tsutenkaku at 5 pm for a three-hour walk through Shinsekai. Guides including Ike, Eki, and Hiro lead you to local food shops, explain Osaka’s past, introduce mixed juice and Osaka-style breakfast, and help you make takoyaki. The group is limited to 10.

“This was the perfect way to explore Osakas amazing food scene! Ike was an incredible guide. He shared so much knowledge about Osaka and the food we were eating. He also guided us to some incredible food! It was wonderful to spRead more”

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6.Shinsekai Food Tour – 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours in Osaka’s Shinsekai district, tasting 13 dishes and two drinks at five local eateries. Guides such as Mike, Bell, Jess, and Victor lead small groups through shrine lanes, Jyanjyan Yokocho, and the streets around Tsutenkaku Tower. Expect local food, retro scenery, and a few adventurous bites.

“We booked this trip just a couple of days beforehand. We were the only guests with Bel our tour guide and a trainee . We walked round a very small area with lots of bright lights and lots of people, but started at a small shrine which was intRead more”

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7.Night Soul Food Tour in Shinsekai with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $85

Spend three evening hours in Shinsekai with an English-speaking local guide such as Tomoki, Tomoko, or Yukio. Try more than 15 Osaka foods, including takoyaki, kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, udon, and oden, with dinner and two drinks included. The tour ends near Abeno Harukas.

“Me and my partner really enjoyed our food tour in Shinsekai with Tomoki! We can be quite picky with certain foods and Tomoki took this on board and checked we were okay with what was being served. Tasted foods that we maybe wouldn’t have tried before and got some recommendations for other great restaurants.”

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8.Osaka Morning Tour: Shitennoji Temple, Shinsekai &Doutonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $74

Meet your English-speaking Goen Japan guide at Tenno-ji Station for a private walk through Tennoji, Shitennoji, and Shinsekai. Expect temple stories, retro streets, takoyaki, kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, local snack shops, and personal recommendations from guides such as Ben, Hiro, or Sena.

“This tour was perfect! The temple in Tennoji was beautiful and full of history, and the okonomiyaki was incredibly delicious. Hiro made everything even better with his knowledge and fun personality. Highly recommend!”

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9.Let’s Dance Bon Odori Japanese folk Dance near Tsutenkaku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $19

At Ebisuza near Tsutenkaku, you’ll learn simple Bon Odori steps from a professional instructor, dance in a circle to samba-like music, and try shamisen and taiko when available. The 90-minute class includes coffee, tea, water, or a canned alcoholic drink. Afternoon and evening sessions are offered.

“Ce fut l un de nos plus gros fou rire de nos vacances un moment mémorable à faire entre ami ou en famille c’était top !”

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10.Osaka Soul : IZAKAYA Shinsekai to Dotonbori Food Paradise！

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $125

Spend three hours eating across Osaka with an English-speaking local guide. Start with kushikatsu and izakaya dishes in Shinsekai, then ride to Dotonbori for okonomiyaki, Michelin-starred takoyaki, Hozenji Temple, and the Glico sign. Groups are capped at eight, with two drinks included.

“Request Kenny! This tour was an amazing Osaka experience. Kenny has been living in Osaka for 50+ years and knew all of the local spots and more!! He even recommended the BEST SPICY RAMEN RESTAURANT in Osaka. P.s. Prepare for some walking”

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