As the home of sushi and wagyu, Japan is a global culinary giant, and Osaka is at the heart of it. The city&rsquo;s nickname is none other than &ldquo;Tenka no Daidokoro&rdquo; in Japanese: &ldquo;the nation's kitchen&rdquo;. There&rsquo;s nothing more authentic you could do in Kansai than explore its heart and soul: the cuisine. Hop on a morning bike tour with us and we&rsquo;ll take you to the beat eats whilst sightseeing as we go along.
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The tour will last approximately 3 hours covering a distance of around 11km (don&rsquo;t worry, it&rsquo;s mostly flat!). We&rsquo;ll skip the tourist trap that is Kuromon Market and head to the streets for the real experience.
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At Shinsekai, we&rsquo;ll uncover a fascinating old neighborhood close to downtown "Minami" district. It was designed in 1912 with New York as the prototype for the southern half and Paris for the north. Just wait &lsquo;till you see it!
Our local guide will then take us to the markets that Osakans actually visit, and we&rsquo;ll do a curated tasting with the following sample menu:
Street Oden: One of the oldest Japanese 'fast foods', a winter &lsquo;one-pot&rsquo; dish
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Chijimi Pancakes: Scallion pancakes whose spicy versions are more common in Korea, closely related to the okonomiyaki pancake!
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Flame Grilled Wagyu Beef: Perfectly marbled, need we say more?
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Kushikatsu: Deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables (a cousin of the tempura)
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Fresh Sushi: The fisherman&rsquo;s catch of the day, straight from Osaka Central Fish Market!
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 &ldquo;It was brilliant. An easy and pretty ride around town, punctuated with tons of stops to eat and try new things. I tried some foods I would definitely not have eaten on my own, and some I&rsquo;ll be returning to ASAP! Great host and nice small group with a really friendly, chilled vibe. Would absolutely recommend!&rdquo; &mdash; <a href="https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/ShowUserReviews-g298566-d4430157-r575782741-Cycle_Osaka-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eliza, United Kingdom</a>

Japan

Includes: Food tasting, cycling equipment, water, tour guide

Osaka Food & Bike Tour (Morning) – Half Day

As the home of sushi and wagyu, Japan is a global culinary giant, and Osaka is at the heart of it. The city&rsquo;s nickname is none other than &ldquo;Tenka no Daidokoro&rdquo; in Japanese: &ldquo;the