The 15 Best Street Food Tours in Japan

1.Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,727 reviews · from $73Our pick

Spend three hours eating through Osaka’s Shinsekai with guides such as Anna, Adam, Andy, Tim, and Scott. You’ll visit five local spots for karaage, yakitori, takoyaki, udon, oden, kushikatsu, dessert, and three drinks. The route begins near Ebisucho Station, passes Tsutenkaku, and ends at Dobutsuen-Mae Station.

“Fantastic food, great tour guide, great way to get to know Osaka! Scott was engaging, knowledgeable, and always gave fantastic recommendations, weaving in bits of history and jokes. We greatly enjoyed the blend of tasty foods and included drinks!”

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2.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours at Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. You will sample Wagyu beef, fish cakes, Japanese omelet, seasonal fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Shun, Nazu, Miki, and Robert add local history, vendor tips, and help with ordering in the crowded market.

“Naomi was very nice and really knew her staff, had lots of information. She took us to lots of tasting stalls and little shops. We really enjoyed the tour and definitely were not hungry after it.”

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3.Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 694 reviews · from $79

Meet your English-speaking guide, such as Andy, Anna, Scott, Tim, or Kenzo, at Ebisucho Station for a three-hour food walk through Shinsekai. Visit five local places for kushikatsu, doteyaki, karaage, takoyaki, yakitori, oden, udon, dessert, and drinks. Come hungry, and ask about the package’s conflicting drink allowance before booking.

“Had a great time. Andy was a great guide. Made the tour memorable.”

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4.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $33

Meet at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for a two-hour guided walk through Tsukiji Jogai Market. Sample local food at your own cost, watch a traditional fish-cutting demonstration, see professional traders at work, and learn about Buddhism and Tokyo food culture from a local guide.

“We loved our fish market tour! Tomo did a fanstatic job of telling us a bit of history and culture. We loved all the food and enjoyed see the market”

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5.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Kawa, George, Mao, or Tomo at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the outer market. Learn how Japanese ingredients are made and preserved, then choose fresh tuna, wagyu, eel, scallops, sushi, and other bites. Bring cash, especially if you want to buy extra food.

“Mao was an excellent tour lead , the The experience at the fish market was awesome. The insights and information provided made the tour enjoyable, and the time just flew by! The fresh wasabi was a beautiful extra touch!”

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6.[1 Group Only] Osaka Street Food Tour for Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · from $66

Explore Osaka with a private guide such as Ben, Taro, Mizuki, or Kuru, visiting local eateries around Shinsekai and Namba. You’ll try takoyaki, kushikatsu, sashimi, gyoza, sushi, or tempura, depending on the evening, with one drink included. Your guide translates menus and customs, helping you enjoy places that can be hard to enter on your own.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Ben and Chihiro! We got to eat at restaurants we never would have found on our own and got to experience the less touristy side of Osaka in Tennoji. We especially enjoyed the okonomiyaki restaurant, the food was amazing and the owners and regulars were so sweet and welcoming to us. There was not too much walking involved, just enough to stretch our legs after a long day. I would definitely recommend this tour, but remember to bring cash as some establishments do not take credit card.”

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7.Umami Town Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $175

Spend about five hours tasting Osaka favorites such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, sushi, fugu, and other treats with a local guide. Guides including Miyo and Yuka bring food knowledge, flexible pacing, and neighborhood insight to a group of no more than seven. The tour starts and ends at Minami-Morimachi Station.

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8.Takoyaki making experience ~Japan’s popular street food~

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $26

In Kabukicho, Shinjuku, you’ll mix batter, add octopus, and cook takoyaki at your own table for about an hour. Staff members, including Mai, guide the process, sometimes with a translation machine. Two people share one cooker, and each person can make up to 12 pieces. Food is included, while drinks cost extra.

“Great intimate family-friendly experience. Our tween boys enjoyed the experience as it wasn't too hard and they enjoyed the food they made. Mai was great and patient. The drinks were a bit pricey to add on but completely optional.”

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9.2-Hour Local Street Food Tour – Dotonbori & Namba

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Walk through Dotonbori and Namba with an English or Japanese guide, stopping for takoyaki, taiyaki, pork buns, okonomiyaki, and other Osaka favorites. You’ll photograph the Glico Man sign, visit Hozenji Temple, explore Ukiyo-Koji, and eat at stops chosen around your interests. Food costs extra, and vegan or gluten-free requests cannot be guaranteed.

“the tour was such an amazing experience.. time. flew by and we would have wished, that we could have more time to talk about the culture and the food. it was worth every penny, highly recommended”

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10.Eat Osaka: Street Food Cooking in an Authentic Kitchen!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $79

Spend about 2.5 hours in Osaka’s old Japanese-house kitchen with a bilingual Eat Osaka chef such as Miki or Nathalie. You’ll prepare local dishes using professional tools, with menus featuring handmade udon, tempura, okonomiyaki, yakitori, pickles and mochi. Finish by eating your work with beer, sake or green tea.

“Our cooking class was fabulous! Niki, our teacher, was so friendly and knowledgeable, she was a delight. The location was perfect, a gorgeous old townhouse. The menu was excellent, we learnt wonderful techniques we’d never used before. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience, thank you! 🙏”

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11.Retro Osaka Street Food Tour: Shinsekai

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

Spend about three hours walking Osaka’s Shinsekai with an English-speaking local guide such as Ike, Eki, or Hiro. You’ll visit long-running food shops, taste local dishes and drinks, make your own takoyaki, learn about mixed juice, and see Tsutenkaku, Billiken Shrine, Jan Jan Yokocho, Isshin-ji, Tower Knife Osaka, and more. The group is limited to 10 people.

“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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12.Fukuoka: Nakasu Food Stall Private Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Join a private, two-hour evening walk through Fukuoka’s Nakasu yatai district with an English-speaking guide such as Morry, Manabu, Rie, Aya, or Shota. Stop at local food stalls, use a 1,000-yen food and drink allowance at each stall, and taste ramen, oden, yakitori, and stewed dishes while learning how Fukuoka’s stall culture works.

“Rie San was an excellent guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. She very fluent in English. We enjoyed the yatais we visited and met a few locals.”

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13.The 10 Tastings of Tokyo With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $199

Spend about three hours eating through Kichijoji in Musashino with a private Withlocals guide such as Abu, Sena, Ai, or Carlos. Try fishcake, dumplings, taiyaki, yakitori, sushi, sake, and takoyaki while walking past local sights. The route is personal, food-focused, and outside Tokyo’s main tourist core.

“We were introduced by our very friendly and knowledgeable guide Sena to a number of delicious Tokyo street foods during a walk around a popular local venue for this activity. Highly recommend.”

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14.Osaka Street Food Tour: Private & Personalized

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $186

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking guide in Osaka’s Namba district. You’ll sample 6 to 8 foods and two drinks at two or three eateries, with stops that may include Dotonbori, Hozenji Yokocho, Kuromon Market, and Jikko knife shop. Guides such as Maria, Kanna, Mayura, and Aoi tailor the route to your tastes.

“Maria was an amazing guide! We told her what we wanted and she customized the experience for us. The food selections she chose were amazing. Highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Togoshi Ginza Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Follow an English-speaking guide through Musashi Koyama and Togoshi Ginza for seven Japanese food tastings and one drink. You’ll try charcoal-grilled yakitori, award-winning karaage, onigiri with more than 40 fillings, curry bread, pudding, and another sweet. Guides such as Sahori, Daisy, Bunga, and Brian lead small groups of up to eight.

“We liked the good communication, friendly disposition of Sahori and sharing the experience with others. She provided information on the area that was interesting.”

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