Private Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori - Experience Osaka's Soul Food!

The people of Osaka love to eat, and this is best represented by the famous Osaka saying, "Kuidaore," or "To eat oneself bankrupt." With your local guide, take on Dotonbori's best street food as you take a night time safari through the city.

The lively entertainment area of Dotonbori is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination and is renowned for its gaudy neon lights, extravagant signage, and enormous variety of restaurants and bars. 

“Dotonbori” generally refers to the Dotonbori Canal and Dotonbori Street, which runs parallel to the canal’s southern bank. It is one of the most colorful areas in Osaka and an absolute must-visit location when traveling through the Kansai region.

Osaka’s obsession with food is often summed up with the expression “kuidaore” which is often interpreted to mean “eat till you drop” but means to spend so much on food that you fall into financial ruin! Dotonbori is said to be the best place in Osaka to experience this kuidaore-style extreme love of food! Famous restaurants in Dotonbori include the following.

Even vegetarian and vegan customers can participate.