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Osaka Evening Tour: Tenma & Kyobashi Bites
4.6
245 Ratings
Osaka
Embark on an electrifying journey through Osaka with our exclusive night tour! Explore vibrant districts, savor delectable local food, and immerse yourself in ancient neighborhoods. Join us for an unforgettable, off-the-beaten-path experience!
Embark on an electrifying journey through Osaka with our exclusive night tour! Explore vibrant districts, savor delectable local food, and immerse yourself in ancient neighborhoods. Join us for an unforgettable, off-the-beaten-path experience!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pulala Tenma - We’ve got lots to show you in this historic neighborhood, and not just related to food either. Over the course of a 35 minute stroll, you’ll learn about the history and now of this part of Osaka. We’ll also visit two different restaurants here in Tenma, spending about half an hour in each. This is THE foodie city, so let’s get down…
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Pulala Tenma - We’ve got lots to show you in this historic neighborhood, and not just related to food either. Over the course of a 35 minute stroll, you’ll learn about the history and now of this part of Osaka. We’ll also visit two different restaurants here in Tenma, spending about half an hour in each. This is THE foodie city, so let’s get down to the details! Food will vary by restaurant and your tastes over the course of the evening, but typical dishes include kushi katsu (various fried food on sticks), dote nikomi (slow cooked beef… parts), “tonpei yaki” (a grilled pork and egg dish), poached chicken with sesame seed dressing, slow simmered vegetables in a light soy sauce fish stock, lightly pickled mackerel, and much more! We always serve at least ten dishes on our tours.
Incidentally, for those looking for something extra beefy, we offer the option of adding 100g (3.5 oz.) of well-marbled Kobe (or nearby) beef at one of our stops. Delicious, but plenty of food tonight even without the beef.
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide service
- Inclusive of dinner
- Tour-related public transportation fees covered
- Choice of three alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
- Expert English-speaking guide service
- Inclusive of dinner
- Tour-related public transportation fees covered
- Choice of three alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Extra drinks beyond the one included at each stop
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for one-way US$60/group plus your train fare)
- Extra drinks beyond the one included at each stop
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for one-way US$60/group plus your train fare)
Additional Information
Discover the authentic evening culture of Osaka in the neighborhoods of Tenma and Kyobashi, favored by locals for their excellent food, engaging conversation, and vibrant atmosphere. This intimate tour, limited to a maximum of 6 participants, features over 15 meticulously chosen dishes that showcase Osaka’s culinary essence, steering clear of typical…
Discover the authentic evening culture of Osaka in the neighborhoods of Tenma and Kyobashi, favored by locals for their excellent food, engaging conversation, and vibrant atmosphere. This intimate tour, limited to a maximum of 6 participants, features over 15 meticulously chosen dishes that showcase Osaka’s culinary essence, steering clear of typical tourist fare.
The adventure begins in Tenma, a charming area filled with nostalgic alleyways and family-owned restaurants. Here, participants will savor dishes that are integral to everyday life in Osaka, guided by an expert who will share insights into the city’s flavors, traditions, and subtly humorous food culture. The second stop offers contrasting experiences and a deeper understanding of the neighborhood’s unique vibe.
A brief train journey takes you to Kyobashi, where the atmosphere becomes more dynamic and spontaneous. Enjoy another selection of dishes that emphasize modern comfort food and the open, friendly spirit of Osaka’s nightlife. With ample tastings, a leisurely pace, and insightful cultural commentary, this tour provides an evening that is both intimate and authentically local.
- Legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years. Customers booked as adults (20 and over) for this tour will not be served alcohol.
- All participants must be 13+ to participate in this experience
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
- Maximum group size of six (eight for private tours) allows for a truly immersive experience
- Gratuities are uncommon in Japan, however if you really enjoyed your time and want to show your guide how much you appreciate them, you should feel free to do so. However, there is absolutely NO tipping expectation.
Location
McDonald's Temma Station
Just outside the faregates of JR Tenma Station is a McDonalds. There's only one exit from the station, so it's not confusing. Just exit and veer right.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(245 Ratings)
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Karen
Sep 13, 2025
Another great tour with Hugo - He once again patiently answered all my questions about living in Japan. Showed us some really interesting eating & drinking spots the locals enjoy. Explained Osaka culture and the differences between the different cities. Another great value tour. Highly recommend.
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Mark_c
Apr 27, 2025
Engaging and interesting with SO MANY new taste experiences! - This was a fantastic tour!
Hugo took us to three excellent choice restaurants.
Even better, the places we went to and the food dishes he chose and ordered for us were so varied and so interesting that I think over two thirds of the many things we tried were completely new to me and I consider myself well travelled.
There were lots of culinary surprises, giving many a raised eyebrow, but as is needed in these food tours, it is best to just get on with tasting and eating, which we all did, and there were just empty plates left at each stop.
The dishes were not something I would know to order from a menu or would even have thought to have as either a main course or an appetiser so to get to try so many things in one meal tour was amazing.
Hugo was probably the best host and guide that we have had out of our many food tours: informative, friendly, engaging, welcoming and entertaining. Even though two groups had to be combined on the day due to illness of another guide, he handled the ten of us very well. (Of note, Qudos to the tour company who emailed us to apologise for having to have a larger group than the maximum 6 as promised, but also offered full refunds if desired, available up to one hour before the tour start. No one took that option it seems and they were right not to. The group size was fine and we all had a treat.)
Lastly - the Wagyu beef optional upgrade, available at the time of buying the tour, was well worth it for us. We were the only two on the tour who did this and I suspect others regretted not buying it. It isn’t cheap, but Wagyu beef isn’t, and the 100g portion size gave each of us 8 large mouth sized chunks to savour.
There was more than enough food to eat in the basic tour without the additional Wagyu, but we pre-ordered it because we knew we would be unlikely to go to a steakhouse and have a Wagyu meal another time. The Wagyu steak was so delicious, tender, juicy and tasty that I would recommend it to anyone who eats meat, whether you think you like steak or not. Don’t leave Japan without trying it (and this is a great way to do that)
10/10 for this tour even though I’ve had to rate it 5/5!
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Marjorie_h
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing Experience - This was a wonderful group experience. Kevin our tour guide was very social and informative. Would recommend for newbies and those returning to the city. Thanks you Kevin for such an amazing experience, Marge & Max.
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Justinlocalsaucetour
Mar 3, 2025
Fine Dining and French Flair in Osaka - Our Osaka night food tour with Ferdinand from Pinpoint Traveler was an absolute feast, both for our stomachs and our social skills! As a Frenchman, he brought top-tier food wisdom and the effortless charm of a fashionable sophisticate. With just four of us, it felt like a VIP feast. 10/10 would waddle away again!
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653lesleyg
Feb 21, 2025
Beyond the Bite! - Our Osaka food tour with Bryan was nothing short of extraordinary.
We journeyed through the vibrant neighborhoods of Temma and Kobayashi, where Bryan introduced us to an array of unique tapas-style dishes— which included some very unexpected ingredients!
Beyond the food, the tour was an immersive dive into local life. A detour to a nearby supermarket provided a genuine slice of everyday Japanese culture. We also experienced the city’s pulsating subculture while walking past local clubs and bars, offering a deeper understanding of Osaka’s dynamic social scene.
In every way, this wasn’t your typical food tour. It was an expertly curated exploration of Osaka’s culinary delights and cultural nuances, making it a standout highlight of our trip to Japan. Highly recommended for anyone eager to experience the authentic and unexpected sides of this incredible city!
Thank you Bryan!
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L3615imrobertoc
Jan 19, 2025
Fantastic. - Exceptional place and delicious food, which reflects the tradition of the region, the spectacular cook, a unique surprise
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Jose_c
Oct 20, 2024
Lovely evening tasting delicious food - Wonderful guide on this food tour. Great experience. Fascinating Japnese night culture. The food was delicious.
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Knowsnyc
Oct 18, 2024
Kevin was an amazing guide - We have friends in NYC who recommended this tour. Were they right!!
We opted for being picked up at and delivered back to our hotel. It is great that you offer this service for an added fee. We had been in Osaka but a few hours and did not know our way around.
Kevin met us and escorted us to the meet up place. Everyone was prompt. We are old enough to be the parents of the other 5 guests. They were wonderful, smart and curious. That was really fun for us and I hope it was OK for them, too. It was an international albeit English-speaking group from the US, Germany and Ireland.
Kevin explained a whole lot more than food. He is so intelligent and well- informed. He is a native of Los Angeles and a multi-year resident of Osaka. We saw and learned things we never would have on our own. He is a great guide.
He had a well-planned route and pivoted smoothly when one restaurant lacked space. There were three drinks per person allotted but I stuck to water. The number of plates - tapas-style - was astounding. He accommodated pescatarians and vegetarians with no trouble. He even was kind enough to include an Osaka specialty I really wanted to try because I had less than 24-hours in town: okonomiyaki. It was delicious!
I wish I had known of your other tours in other Japanese cities in time to take them.
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Sheilamurty
Mar 27, 2025
Informative Osaka Culture tour - Three tastings with drinks- food was good and different in each place. It’s not really a food centric tour because the tour content is more about Osaka culture and some of it is pretty dark. If you want more of a culture and history experience with food then this might be for you But if you want a more food focused tour this may not be the right one especially with you have teens or younger with you The guide was very knowledgeable and paced himself to the group.
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Tracy-jane
Dec 1, 2024
Would NOT recommend this tour! Little about food and more about the red light district of Osaka. - This was the worst food tour I have ever done. Way overpriced for what you get. Little food and our guide Damien was more interested in the ladies bars and hotels where locals go for one night stands and where men go when they cannot get with ladies in ladies bar afterwards. I booked this tour for FOOD not the red light district tour of Osaka. It looked like he did not want to be there and kept looking at his watch and rush us. I do NOT recommend this tour if you want to to know more about food of Osaka.
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