THE BEST culinary and foodie tours in Kansai (Updated October 2026)

Dive into the vibrant and festive food streets of Osaka, Japan’s culinary capital. This immersive tour awakens all your senses as you explore the rich...

Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto on this walking tour through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of the city’s most picturesque and historic districts....

Let’s visit the retro district of Shinsekai, a one-of-a-kind destination unlike anywhere else in the world. This nostalgic post-war neighborhood invites you to travel back...

Experience the true magic of Kyoto at night! This award-winning foodie tour takes you beyond the tourist traps and deep into the historic, lantern-lit streets...

Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in the world where you are able to make original ramen by your hand and enjoy its deliciousness. You...

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the...

Discover Osaka’s retro charm and taste 3 iconic Osaka's soul foods on a 3-hour Shinsekai & Dotonbori food tour. Start in nostalgic Shinsekai, home to...

Experience Osaka after dark the way locals do—on foot, around the table, and away from the neon crowds. This small-group night food tour (max 6...

Combine the famous food scene of Osaka with our local knowledge of some of the most unique drinking establishments in town! Enjoy great local food, delicious drinks...

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the City Helicopter Tours Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified...

Combine the freedom of bike riding with the culinary delights of Japan's most famous food city in a 3-hour foodie bike tour! Led by a knowledgable...

Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food...

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers...

Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known...

Your guide Andy-Kenji or friend(tour featured on Netflix's Someone Feed Phil" in the 7th season), has extensive knowledge of the local foodie scene...you'll go where...

We will make a Japanese home-cooked meal together. (Partial demonstration) We use ingredients and seasonings that can be easily made at home. You can also...

Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of City Helicopter Tours’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your...

Escape the crowded public transports and experience the real Osaka like a local—on a bicycle! This 5-hour, small-group cycling tour is perfectly crafted for active...

Japanese food is more than just sushi and teriyaki chicken. In fact, it’s a very diverse and delicious cuisine. Consider ‘Izakaya,’ a style of dining...

It’s hard to get more traditional than the Japanese bento box. In a way, it’s the perfect meal: it might include an egg roll, rice,...

Using ingredients and seasonings that you can easily make at home, you will make a typical Japanese home-cooked meal together. (partial demonstration) You can also...