Osaka Dotonbori Takoyaki Tasting Walking Tour at 5 Shops

Visit 5 takoyaki shops in Dotonbori
with a local guide

Walk through Dotonbori, the heart of Osaka's food culture, with a local guide for about 2 hours and visit 5 famous takoyaki shops. Popular shops often have long lines, but on this tour you skip the wait and taste right away, leaving more time to enjoy the food and explore Osaka.

You taste 2 takoyaki at each shop, about 10 in total, so you can compare textures, sauces, toppings, and cooking styles without getting too full. At each shop, choose either the classic menu or a special flavor.

Compare different takoyaki styles at each shop

At Kukuru, try the signature takoyaki with a soft, creamy texture and generous pieces of octopus, and at Juhachiban, enjoy takoyaki generously topped with crunchy tenkasu for a crisp outside and soft inside. Special flavors are also available, such as mentaiko cheese at Kukuru and salt at Juhachiban.

At Creo-ru, taste a unique take on Osaka-style takoyaki and a truffle flavor, and at Odoritako, try takoyaki topped with baby octopus and a soy sauce option. Finally, at Takohachi, a long-established shop closely tied to Osaka's takoyaki culture, enjoy the classic style or a ginger soy sauce flavor.

Explore Dotonbori's landmarks and hidden alleys

As you walk between shops, your guide shares the history of takoyaki, Osaka's unique food culture, and stories behind Dotonbori. Visit landmarks such as the Glico sign and Hozenji Yokocho, as well as Ukiyo Koji, hidden just behind the neon-lit streets.

Feel free to ask your guide about photo spots, recommended restaurants and bars, and places to eat, shop, and explore for the rest of your trip. You will also receive a takoyaki comparison booklet featuring each shop's craftsmanship and cooking techniques, plus an exclusive tour sticker.

※ The tuna-cutting show can only be seen if the timing works out.
※ Takoyaki is served hot, so please let it cool before eating.