The flavours of Osaka
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Welcome to Osaka
Known for its vibrant street food stalls, giant neon signs and bustling city atmosphere, Osaka is one of Japan’s most lively cities. You will be staying in either a family-friendly hotel or a spacious apartment located in the city centre, making it easy to get around and explore the highlights of Osaka. After checking into your accommodation, you could visit the Osaka Castle and learn about the local history, or enjoy incredible city views from the observation deck of the Umeda Sky Building. End your day with a delicious, fresh bowl of ramen at one of the bustling noodle bars tucked away on a side street.
Day 2 – Street food tour in Osaka
Today, you’ll be introduced to the famous local cuisine on a street food tour in Osaka. Over the next three to four hours, you will dive into the city’s buzzing food scene, exploring the most famous street food districts in Osaka. The tour will start at Kuromon Market, before moving on to various locations, where you’ll sample treats along the way, and finish with a delicious okonomiyaki (savoury pancake) in Dotonbori. If you’d rather enjoy this tour in the evening, we can arrange this for you.
The food tour is suitable for children aged 5 years+
If you’d prefer something a little more creative, we can arrange a decorative sushi workshop, or if you’re more of a thrill-seeker, then you can head to action-packed Universal Studios Japan.
Day 3 – Departure from Osaka
Today marks the end of your stay in Osaka. From here, you can take the train to the airport to catch your international flight home, or if you’d like to continue your journey through Japan, head to Hiroshima and discover its moving history, or stay in an ancient temple in Koyasan.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Osaka - Evening street food tour
If you’d prefer to do the street food tour after dark, with the dazzling neon lights in full glow, then we can arrange this for you. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll stroll through Osaka’s brightly lit alleyways, sampling delicious bites from sizzling grills and soaking up the city’s lively atmosphere.
Osaka - sushi making workshop
If you’d like to get more hands-on during your trip to Osaka, then we can arrange a sushi decorating workshop. You will not only learn how to roll simple sushi, but also how to create adorable (and edible) sushi characters. After the workshop, you can reflect on your experience while enjoying a cup of tea and sweet treats.
This excursion is suitable for children aged 6 years+
