กิจกรรมน่าทำไม่ซ้ำใครในChuo Ward

Top rated Osaka night life here where even close enough from Kyoto ! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! "One of the tapas bar is historical 80 YEARS OLD classic Japanese tapas bar! Point 1. Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Doutonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who wanna glimpse what a real local night life is. Point 2. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bar which most of them are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! Average cost is about 6000 Yen in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Point 3. You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order your favorite taste which something "adventurous" and sure fire food like seasonal sashimi or variety of meat and veggies. If you find your favorite sake, you can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I’m music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do here as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! Please note this is not food tour, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour. Even though the time is limited, you are welcome to grab something quick to eat during my tour too!!

Information Kyoto (Temple) Request if you wish. Many customers have made reservations for Sep 2023. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. Upon prior request ＆ confirmation, it is also possible to experience the tea ceremony at other classrooms in Osaka or famous temples in Kyoto. (advance request） The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In the Jan 2023 issue of Nagomi, a tea ceremony at a temple in Kyoto, which our classroom will hold in Feb, was published in tea ceremony magazine. In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.(Advance request system.) If Kyobashi Classroom (near Osaka Castle) is unavailable, you may be asked to use another classroom. Both are tea rooms. The Kyobashi classroom cannot be used on the following dates. Sep 4,11,19,25,30,Oct 2,10,16,23,27,28,30,Nov 1,4,5,6,11,13,15,19,20,24,27 th. Classrooms other than the Kyobashi classroom are available on the following dates. Sep 30 ,Oct 2, 10, 16, 23, 27,Nov 1,4,5,6 th is the Hirakata classroom. Oct 27th is the Shitennoji classroom. Sep 30, Oct 1,7,8,21,22,28,29,Nov 3,4,11,12,18,19,25,26th is the Honmachi classroom. Sep 4 pm,Oct 25 6:30,Nov at 4:30pm Kyoto classroom.

Experience what it feels like to be a local! This 3-hour experience focuses on standing izakayas in Kyobashi, a neighborhood filled with small, local favorite restaurants and bars. Eat and drink like a local in these hidden gems while interacting with friendly Osaka locals! With me as your local host, you will be encouraged to try old-school izakaya foods and interact with locals in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. We will go to 2-3 standing izakayas in Kyobashi for you to try various Japanese and Osaka local foods. The places I will take you to have no English signs or menus, but not to worry, I will translate them for you! By the end of the tour, you'll be able to order your own next round of food and drinks! Come with me to eat and drink like locals, with locals. **PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING** FOOD/DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE. Please know that the experience will be taken place in STANDING izakayas and they are SMOKING-FRIENDLY. This experience is NOT for those who have many food restrictions or are very specific about the dishes they want.

We will share a course-meal of traditional Japanese food across 4-6 food stands and restaurants. I have chosen these vendors to talk about quality food and rich food culture that represent Osaka. Throughout the evening, we will try many kinds of foods different from other Japanese cities offer with other foodies! Other things to note Pescatarian options available. Vegetarian options will be limited. Please let me know if you have food restrictions or allergies beforehand. I update my tour availability by the 3rd week for next month. Even if you don't see availability, please check back later.

□This 3.5 hr walking tour involves: ■6 food stops (2 casual restaurants, 4 food stalls) ■40-min sightseeing in Namba (popular area among international & Japanese tourists as well as locals) that covers many iconic landmarks & hidden spots with explanations of the stories behind ■Walking of total 1 mile with steps at a few places □You’ll try: okonomiyaki*, takoyaki, sushi, local snack with pork, traditional dessert & contemporary traditional dessert at places that I personally love for decades. (*)You’ll have Kushikatsu when the okonomiyaki restaurant is closed irregularly. I will explain the background of each food you’ll try and link it to Osaka or Japan more broadly. Through this culinary experience, you will certainly come to understand the character of Osaka. I also guarantee that you'll be full before leaving the tour. If you’re interested in a PRIVATE tour, please send me a DM! □Food Allergies & Restrictions Food provided on the tour contains: WHEAT flour, SOYBEAN product and FISH based broth. If your diet is GLUTEN-FREE or VEGAN, this tour isn’t suitable. Pescatarian and lactose intolerance can be accommodated ONLY IF you are fine with a small amount of animal fat, milk and meat based broth. Please be advised that this tour cannot accommodate anyone with SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES that can cause illness or life threatening situations. Cross contamination CANNOT be avoided.

You can experience traditional Japanese soba making at a historic temple and sample the soba you made yourself. And, You can also visit the main hall of the temple and the Buddha statue. We run this classroom in a small team and strive to provide a special experience and a calm time. You can feel the warm and private time when you return to your parents' house. Other notes Please note that buckwheat is made from buckwheat flour and some people may not be able to eat it due to allergies. ＊If there is no opened date and time which you want to join, please contact me.

Have you tried Okonomiyaki? Let's enjoy cooking Osaka soul food Okonomiyaki with Osaka locals! Let's cook Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza / savory pancake) , Miso soup and Japanese sweets! I will teach you the most simple way to cook, so you can cook Okonomiyaki at home! I can accommodate your request ( Vegan, Halal, Gluten free, etc) I have been having this experience for more than 5 years even though my English is not enough, but I really enjoy teaching this, because guests also enjoy cooking and cultural exchange!! I sometimes invite our Osaka friends, so guests can enjoy talking with Osaka locals! Let's cook together and enjoy conversation with us! Other things to note Please let me know if you are vegetarian or have any food allergies.

This experience will take you to a deep place where travelers can't reach by themselves. It's for people who are tired of major tourist attractions full of tourists. We'll go to three bars or restaurants in a old town called Juso. These are near downtown Osaka. You can experience the foods and drinks they truly love at bars and restaurants for local Osakans. We'll drink Sake or Japanese beer or local liquor that is familiar to locals and eat unique foods you never ate. Besides, you can see how to make Osaka local food in front of you. And We'll go to the old bar with a history of over 70 years. I'll take photos of you enjoying in these places and give it to you. As someone who was born and raised in Osaka, I think Juso is a must-visit place when you come to Osaka. On this tour you'll feel accepted by the locals! Other things to note Tour fee don't include food and drink. Please be sure to bring cash (Japanese yen) as you can't pay by credit card and cashless apps. At the bars I take you to, drinks starting from about 300 yen a glass, and food is similarly inexpensive. Let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or restrictions. Vegans are welcome to attend, but some dishes are not allowed. On this tour we will go to a standing bar and a place where smoking.

You will make cute sushi in a typical Japanese home kitchen. Sushi is a rolled sushi with a cute pattern. The moment you cut it, you will be impressed. Patterns include animals and flowers... You can choose the course from 2 patterns according to your schedule. One type of sushi per person. ① Everyone make sushi with same pattern. Tasting after production (with miso soup and dessert) ② Make 2 types of sushi together All sushi is taken home without tasting after making (with dessert). I will give you a sushi recipe so you can easily make the same at home.

Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area. "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother.

Enjoy the freshly caught sashimi platter and Japan's only "Wagyu" tasting course with a wide variety of carefully selected sake in Osaka's high-class restaurant district. Learn from a seasoned Japanese chef with easy-to-understand explanations on how to properly select fresh fish for sashimi, how to tell apart each cut of Wagyu beef and how to pair them with a variety of amazing sake. Fresh seasonal vegetables, fried rice and Japanese pickled vegetables are included. Located in Osaka’s premiere restaurant and night life district, enjoy a night on the town at Teppanyaki Toyota. While on my tour, I will carefully explain and walk you through each dish and give you a better understanding of each cut’s characteristics and my creative thought process when designing these dishes. How to select sake and pair them with a Wagyu beef and fishes is essential to the overall enjoyment. So that I will explain the points of "Sake"choice. It is generally said that sake goes well with meals, and I would like you to experience a more compatible marriage on this tour.

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) First we'll get a taste of retro Osaka. Be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained by night: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Here eat at 1 or 2 stalls, trying 2 local delicious side dishes/snacks. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. A stones throw away you'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties...forming an incredibly surreal ambiance! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, when the tour has finished. You can choose to join us at an Izakaya restaurant free of charge. 4 dishes & desserts included. Buy your own drinks.

We’ll explore the entire range: 5 incredible, local establishments: 1 restaurant + 1 specialized standing bar + 1 backstreet stall + 1 izakaya (Japanese style pub) + 1 neighbourhood market We'll eat & drink at all the places you'd be too hesitant to enter! Dining on flavorsome, authentic food and tasting Japanese drinks (craft beer, sake, chuhai, highball, plum wine, cocktails etc). We will explain ALL the ingredients of the food & drinks and tying in the deep history of the area we stroll. -Entree (Backstreet Stall): 3 x takoyaki balls, + local oden (seafood, vegetables infused with dashi ) -Taste Testing: (markets) 6 x gyoza (dumplings fill with pork and veges) -Main course: (Standing bar): large bowl of kitsune udon + tonpeyaki -Side Course (Izakaya pub): 1 x drink, Nikudoufu “beef and tofu stew” PLUS 2 x original yakitori skewered beef (sauce & salt options), -Desserts: (Restaurant): 1 x drink, home made chicken wings, Taiyaki desserts. Yes we cater for vegetarians (let us know in advance) Other things to note: You must be at Dobutsuenmae Station, exit 1, top of the stairs (in front of Family Mart convenience store) at 5:30pm. Actually most people arrive at 5:15pm. We start the tour at 5:35pm and it will be difficult or impossible to catch up. We guarantee you an amazing evening, just come on time:)

We'll introduce you to both the highlights and secret spots of Osaka, paired with stories about each and every one of them. Get tons of recommendations of my favourite places to eat, and what else to see, so get ready to dive deep into Osaka-ben culture! You will also get an insightful understanding of everyday Japanese customs, including topics that local guides may not be comfortable letting visitors know about, so please ask me any questions! Slip through the non-touristy bar zones of Osaka, and even get a glimpse of a Yakuza clubhouse. We'll check out a traditional food market where top chefs continue to shop at everyday (daytime tours only). We'll contrast that by ducking into quiet cobblestoned back alleys to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old history. Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. You'll get to hear plenty of interesting stories about Osaka along the way & get some fantastic photo opportunities. On night tours, you'll be dazzled by the retrograde neon all over the city and the exciting nightlife that Osaka is so famous for. This tour is known for exposing the contrasting faces of Osaka! NOTES: The tour runs between 2.5 hours to 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for the weather, and bring a device to take photos if you so desire!

Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area. "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother.

Top rated Osaka night life here where even close enough from Kyoto ! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! "One of the tapas bar is historical 80 YEARS OLD classic Japanese tapas bar! Point 1. Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Doutonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who wanna glimpse what a real local night life is. Point 2. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bar which most of them are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! Average cost is about 6000 Yen in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Point 3. You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order your favorite taste which something "adventurous" and sure fire food like seasonal sashimi or variety of meat and veggies. If you find your favorite sake, you can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I’m music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do here as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! Please note this is not food tour, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour. Even though the time is limited, you are welcome to grab something quick to eat during my tour too!!

Information Kyoto (Temple) Request if you wish. Many customers have made reservations for Sep 2023. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. Upon prior request ＆ confirmation, it is also possible to experience the tea ceremony at other classrooms in Osaka or famous temples in Kyoto. (advance request） The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In the Jan 2023 issue of Nagomi, a tea ceremony at a temple in Kyoto, which our classroom will hold in Feb, was published in tea ceremony magazine. In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.(Advance request system.) If Kyobashi Classroom (near Osaka Castle) is unavailable, you may be asked to use another classroom. Both are tea rooms. The Kyobashi classroom cannot be used on the following dates. Sep 4,11,19,25,30,Oct 2,10,16,23,27,28,30,Nov 1,4,5,6,11,13,15,19,20,24,27 th. Classrooms other than the Kyobashi classroom are available on the following dates. Sep 30 ,Oct 2, 10, 16, 23, 27,Nov 1,4,5,6 th is the Hirakata classroom. Oct 27th is the Shitennoji classroom. Sep 30, Oct 1,7,8,21,22,28,29,Nov 3,4,11,12,18,19,25,26th is the Honmachi classroom. Sep 4 pm,Oct 25 6:30,Nov at 4:30pm Kyoto classroom.

Experience what it feels like to be a local! This 3-hour experience focuses on standing izakayas in Kyobashi, a neighborhood filled with small, local favorite restaurants and bars. Eat and drink like a local in these hidden gems while interacting with friendly Osaka locals! With me as your local host, you will be encouraged to try old-school izakaya foods and interact with locals in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. We will go to 2-3 standing izakayas in Kyobashi for you to try various Japanese and Osaka local foods. The places I will take you to have no English signs or menus, but not to worry, I will translate them for you! By the end of the tour, you'll be able to order your own next round of food and drinks! Come with me to eat and drink like locals, with locals. **PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING** FOOD/DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE. Please know that the experience will be taken place in STANDING izakayas and they are SMOKING-FRIENDLY. This experience is NOT for those who have many food restrictions or are very specific about the dishes they want.

Enjoy the freshly caught sashimi platter and Japan's only "Wagyu" tasting course with a wide variety of carefully selected sake in Osaka's high-class restaurant district. Learn from a seasoned Japanese chef with easy-to-understand explanations on how to properly select fresh fish for sashimi, how to tell apart each cut of Wagyu beef and how to pair them with a variety of amazing sake. Fresh seasonal vegetables, fried rice and Japanese pickled vegetables are included. Located in Osaka’s premiere restaurant and night life district, enjoy a night on the town at Teppanyaki Toyota. While on my tour, I will carefully explain and walk you through each dish and give you a better understanding of each cut’s characteristics and my creative thought process when designing these dishes. How to select sake and pair them with a Wagyu beef and fishes is essential to the overall enjoyment. So that I will explain the points of "Sake"choice. It is generally said that sake goes well with meals, and I would like you to experience a more compatible marriage on this tour.

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) First we'll get a taste of retro Osaka. Be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained by night: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Here eat at 1 or 2 stalls, trying 2 local delicious side dishes/snacks. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. A stones throw away you'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties...forming an incredibly surreal ambiance! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, when the tour has finished. You can choose to join us at an Izakaya restaurant free of charge. 4 dishes & desserts included. Buy your own drinks.

We will share a course-meal of traditional Japanese food across 4-6 food stands and restaurants. I have chosen these vendors to talk about quality food and rich food culture that represent Osaka. Throughout the evening, we will try many kinds of foods different from other Japanese cities offer with other foodies! Other things to note Pescatarian options available. Vegetarian options will be limited. Please let me know if you have food restrictions or allergies beforehand. I update my tour availability by the 3rd week for next month. Even if you don't see availability, please check back later.

Tired of touristy stuff? Then this is the perfect tour for you to join in Osaka! Uncover the secrets of Tobita Entertainment District & Shinsekai, some backstreets/underground districts of Japan that will drag you into a whirlpool of desire and excitement. This tour will take you somewhere you will never stumble upon as a regular tourist, and help you to try new local foods that will open up new boundaries of Japanese cuisine. We are a small group of Japanese guides with international experience (often speak 2 or more languages). Through the tour, you will be guided & explained from a true Japanese viewpoint. Tour Schedule: -Exploration of 2 main areas (Tobita [Red Light District], Shinsekai) ※2~3km of walking -Look at anime model buildings -Try Enichi Games at the stalls -Local Izakaya hopping with No language hassles (2 Izakayas) ・Food you will taste: Doteyaki (beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin), Horumon (fried beef or pork offal), Oden　(ingredients cooked in Bonito Broth), Kushikatsu (Deep fried skewers) (If you’re a vegan, please understand that a lot of the food will include eggs or dashi (bonito broth)) Since this is a local experience, you will be trying some local foods you won’t find in your country, so please come with an open mind;) ※Food & drinks bill will be split among the guests ※It is 50% a food tour so please don't eat before coming

We'll introduce you to both the highlights and secret spots of Osaka, paired with stories about each and every one of them. Get tons of recommendations of my favourite places to eat, and what else to see, so get ready to dive deep into Osaka-ben culture! You will also get an insightful understanding of everyday Japanese customs, including topics that local guides may not be comfortable letting visitors know about, so please ask me any questions! Slip through the non-touristy bar zones of Osaka, and even get a glimpse of a Yakuza clubhouse. We'll check out a traditional food market where top chefs continue to shop at everyday (daytime tours only). We'll contrast that by ducking into quiet cobblestoned back alleys to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old history. Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. You'll get to hear plenty of interesting stories about Osaka along the way & get some fantastic photo opportunities. On night tours, you'll be dazzled by the retrograde neon all over the city and the exciting nightlife that Osaka is so famous for. This tour is known for exposing the contrasting faces of Osaka! NOTES: The tour runs between 2.5 hours to 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for the weather, and bring a device to take photos if you so desire!

We’ll explore the entire range: 5 incredible, local establishments: 1 restaurant + 1 specialized standing bar + 1 backstreet stall + 1 izakaya (Japanese style pub) + 1 neighbourhood market We'll eat & drink at all the places you'd be too hesitant to enter! Dining on flavorsome, authentic food and tasting Japanese drinks (craft beer, sake, chuhai, highball, plum wine, cocktails etc). We will explain ALL the ingredients of the food & drinks and tying in the deep history of the area we stroll. -Entree (Backstreet Stall): 3 x takoyaki balls, + local oden (seafood, vegetables infused with dashi ) -Taste Testing: (markets) 6 x gyoza (dumplings fill with pork and veges) -Main course: (Standing bar): large bowl of kitsune udon + tonpeyaki -Side Course (Izakaya pub): 1 x drink, Nikudoufu “beef and tofu stew” PLUS 2 x original yakitori skewered beef (sauce & salt options), -Desserts: (Restaurant): 1 x drink, home made chicken wings, Taiyaki desserts. Yes we cater for vegetarians (let us know in advance) Other things to note: You must be at Dobutsuenmae Station, exit 1, top of the stairs (in front of Family Mart convenience store) at 5:30pm. Actually most people arrive at 5:15pm. We start the tour at 5:35pm and it will be difficult or impossible to catch up. We guarantee you an amazing evening, just come on time:)

You'll come hungry and you'll leave FULL, as you chomp down on 8 - 13 different items of food! This is an eating tour where my goal is to have you try a variety of fantastic local foods in an authentic Japanese market. Dive into Kuromon Ichiba (Market) for a sensory experience of sights, scents, and tastes that come together fantastically to make sure you won't be forgetting Osaka anytime soon! On this tour, you'll get to relish in the freshest and best local foods, ranging from first-class seafood, to sweets and tea. This tour is pescatarian-friendly, but not suitable for vegans or strict vegetarians. Come with an empty stomach and an adventurous appetite, and I'll make sure you won't be disappointed! Please note: Must be open to trying seafood and new foods. If a particular food item on the itinerary is not available on the day of the tour, another item of equal value will be substituted. The market is covered, and not affected by rain, so this tour will take place rain or shine.

□This 3.5 hr walking tour involves: ■6 food stops (2 casual restaurants, 4 food stalls) ■40-min sightseeing in Namba (popular area among international & Japanese tourists as well as locals) that covers many iconic landmarks & hidden spots with explanations of the stories behind ■Walking of total 1 mile with steps at a few places □You’ll try: okonomiyaki*, takoyaki, sushi, local snack with pork, traditional dessert & contemporary traditional dessert at places that I personally love for decades. (*)You’ll have Kushikatsu when the okonomiyaki restaurant is closed irregularly. I will explain the background of each food you’ll try and link it to Osaka or Japan more broadly. Through this culinary experience, you will certainly come to understand the character of Osaka. I also guarantee that you'll be full before leaving the tour. If you’re interested in a PRIVATE tour, please send me a DM! □Food Allergies & Restrictions Food provided on the tour contains: WHEAT flour, SOYBEAN product and FISH based broth. If your diet is GLUTEN-FREE or VEGAN, this tour isn’t suitable. Pescatarian and lactose intolerance can be accommodated ONLY IF you are fine with a small amount of animal fat, milk and meat based broth. Please be advised that this tour cannot accommodate anyone with SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES that can cause illness or life threatening situations. Cross contamination CANNOT be avoided.

Don't waste your time & money in Japan with the generic tourist experience. Choose a unique experience with a Michelin-seasoned Izakaya Chef who's passionate about traditional Japanese Cuisine. Yuki provides a unique & private cooking experience [max 4 people] to those wanting to learn authentic Japanese set in a traditional Showa-era home tucked away among the shrines and peaceful local community alleyways. In this session we will learn how to prepare & cook authentic crispy tempura donburi and hand shaven bonito miso soup complimented with izakaya styled nappa cabbage coleslaw using Yuki's secret techniques. All fresh produce will be sourced grassroots from our local community and based on what is best in season. OPTIONAL: I can pick you up from the station [10 mins walk], and happy to give you a tour of the neighbourhood during the walk where I share my local knowledge on topics like life and culture here in Osaka. SESSION: Learn pro prepping & cooking techniques from Yuki as she guides you through her knowledge of Japanese cuisine for this particular dish. OUTRO: Once our lunch is made it's time to share it over tea. This is a good chance to enjoy your food creation and I will guide you on how to appreciate each component of the meal. No need to rush off, guests are most welcome to zen out and enjoy tea in the lounge area overlooking the bonsai garden.

You can experience traditional Japanese soba making at a historic temple and sample the soba you made yourself. And, You can also visit the main hall of the temple and the Buddha statue. We run this classroom in a small team and strive to provide a special experience and a calm time. You can feel the warm and private time when you return to your parents' house. Other notes Please note that buckwheat is made from buckwheat flour and some people may not be able to eat it due to allergies. ＊If there is no opened date and time which you want to join, please contact me.