LOCATION
Osaka has flourished as The Nation's Kitchen, an important location for food culture, since the end of the 17th century, when it grew to become the main distribution hub for food products from around the country.
The history of Awaji Island's food culture dates back many centuries more to when it flourished as one of only three Miketsu-Kuni, a region bestowed with the honor of supplying food to the imperial family. At the time, Awaji's abundant foods were sent across Osaka Bay to reach the imperial household.
Neighbor's Flavors Tours highlight in the differences between innovative Osaka food culture, which reflects the variety of regional products available in the big city, and food culture from Awaji Island, where you can actually meet the people who grow, catch, and produce incredibly fresh local ingredients.
Made-to-order “contrast tour” connects Osaka and Awaji Island, both of which have played significant roles in shaping Japan’s rich food culture.
Tours to learn about "friendly" Japanese food culture, shrines and people's lives, and talk with artisans by bilingual guides who have lived in Osaka for about 20 years.
Tours of the food background by attendants who know Awaji Island inside out, tours to meet the fascinating "people" of Awaji Island, and night bar hopping.
Special cuisine by a local chef, where you can see the background of food and relax.
Osaka + Awaji Island Tours
TOURS
