2026 うまみタウンストリートフードツアー

Yuko's selection of foods and stops was exceptional. We loved that the tour began in a neighborhood shopping street where local people actually shop before taking us to the much busier Kuromon Market. The variety of foods we tried throughout the day was terrific, with some truly memorable bites. What impressed me just as much as the food was the way Yuko handled our group. The other guests on our tour had very different interests from ours and were considerably less enthusiastic about food and trying new things. Yuko managed those different personalities and interests masterfully. At no point did we feel that their lack of enthusiasm diminished our experience or prevented us from tasting and exploring the things we were excited about. That takes real skill in a small-group tour. She also went the extra mile to help us try kamatoro, the extraordinarily fatty cut of tuna from around the collar that I had particularly hoped to find while we were in Japan. Kamatoro was not included in the tour, but Yuko helped arrange for me to purchase some separately at our tuna stop so that we would have the opportunity to try it. It turned out to be one of my favorite bites of the entire trip. The food was outstanding, the markets were great fun, and Yuko was knowledgeable, warm, flexible, and exceptionally good at reading and managing her group. We came away feeling that she had made sure we got everything we possibly could from the experience. I would highly recommend this tour—and Yuko in particular—to anyone who genuinely loves food.

The food and cultural experiences were exceptional. Keiji was personable and knowledgeable with a passion for his country’s history, food and culture. Culinary Backstreet tours never fail to exceed expectations.

We are big fans of Culinary Backstreets and this Osaka food tour didn’t disappoint! Our guide Yuko was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing her inside knowledge about the traditional street foods of Osaka. While we were familiar with gyozas, takoyaki and okonomiyaki, Yuko showed us the best of Osaka varieties which showcased the traditional ways of cooking off the tourist paths. The pace was easy, the food portions were generous and best of all we had a terrific guide to welcome us to this wonderful city.

Fantastic food tour. Our guide Yuko was great. She knows a lot about Osaka cuisine and has a great sense of humor. I had a great time and learned a lot. Cheers Yuko

Yuko was amazing and easy to reach out to! All the local places she brought us were all delicious. She was able to ensure reservations for our group of 6 in these small restaurants. I love being able to try foods that were not typically available or I’m unaware of such as the yamatoro from a local fish shop!

Great tour. Lots of unique food with great bits of Japanese history included!

We made a culinary tour with Yuko and we were left very happy. Yuko deserves 100 stars out of 10! She brought us to eat best local food and freshest seafood. We could ask her anything about japanese culture and food. She also told us some historical details about the city as we were pasing from one stop to another. With nice and lively personality she has, 5 hours flied and we didnt even realise it was already time to say goodbye. Thank you again 🤗

It was such a fun and delicious tour! Our guide, Yuko, was very hospitable and so amazing! So very informative and answered all our questions. You could tell how passionate she is about food and it made it all the more fun and memorable. Every spot was so delicious and I especially enjoyed the sprinkle of history and fun facts throughout the tour. From start to finish it was such an amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone that is interested in a food tour in Osaka!

We had such an amazing experience in Osaka. Yuka our guide was amazing, informative, warm and friendly. She even catered to us as we are in the food industry in the US, and she took us to a restaurant supply store and showed us a lot of really awesome tools, explaining what they were for. She even showed us specific ingredients and which were the better quality to get. It was great getting a lot of back story behind products, the city and vendors. ( we are from Chicago, and Osaka is our sister city). This was a great way to experience Osaka as a day trip, and the fact that it ended with photos and even more treats ( after eating the whole day) to share was a great way to end the day. Truly a major highlight to our trip in Japan.

We had such an incredible experience with Culinary Backstreets in Osaka, and a huge part of that was because of our guide, Yuka. From the moment we met her at the meeting point until the very end of the tour, she was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly thoughtful, warm, funny, and genuinely seemed to care about making the experience special for everyone. There were so many little surprises throughout the tour that made it feel much more personal than just going from one food stop to another. What impressed us most was how much we learned. Yuka didn’t just explain what we were eating. She gave us so much context about Osaka, Japanese food culture, local traditions, and the history of Japan itself. Her explanations were thorough without ever feeling heavy, and she was willing to answer literally every question we had. We asked her about food, history, everyday life in Japan, Osaka culture, and probably a dozen random things along the way, and she always took the time to give us a thoughtful answer. She also has such an interesting story herself. We loved hearing about her time working in Florida and her plans to return to work as a hibachi-style chef at Disney’s EPCOT. You can immediately tell how passionate she is about food and hospitality. The food and stops were great, but Yuka is what really made this tour memorable for us. By the end, it felt less like we had spent the day with a tour guide and more like we had been shown around Osaka by an incredibly knowledgeable and kind friend. She is truly a wonderful person and an exceptional guide. If you take the Culinary Backstreets Osaka tour and get Yuka, consider yourself very lucky. We could not recommend her more highly. Thank you, Yuka, for such a memorable day in Osaka. It was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.

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