LOCATION
Osaka, where visitors can enjoy the vibrant bustle of a town that attracts specialities from all over the country as the ‘kitchen of the nation’, and the food culture of Awaji Island, which is surrounded by a landscape rich in nature and was used to present foodstuffs to the capital as the ‘Goshoku Kuni’ (Land of Food). Bilingual guides with local knowledge and experience will guide you through the attractions of these two regions in a semi-customised tour.
OSAKA
Osaka City is about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen train and about 1 hour by bus from Kansai Airport.
With Itami, Tokushima, and Kobe airports nearby, it is easily accessible from all cities.
Osaka is a place that draws in regional food products from around the country. Experience the city's passion for authentically delicious food through conversations with shopkeepers in a vibrant and lively shopping arcade. Taste the flavors of Osaka while walking and get to know the history behind food innovation from the city that gave the world Instant Ramen, Takoyaki, and Conveyor Belt Sushi.
Access from Tokyo
- Tokyo Station2.5hourOsaka
Access from Airport
- Kansai International Airport70min〜Osaka
- Itami Airport30min〜Osaka
- Kobe Airport70min〜Osaka
RECOMMENDED TOURS
AWAJI ISLAND
It takes about 80 minutes to Kansai International Airport from Narita or Haneda Airport.
From Osaka to Kobe (Sannomiya) is 30 minutes by train, and from Kobe (Sannomiya) to Awaji Island (Sumoto City) is about 90 minutes by bus.
For more detailed information on access to Awaji Island, click here.
https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/en/access/
Awaji Island's food history dates back to a time when it was a Miketsukuni, one of a few select regions that supplied food to the emperor. The location is rich in seafood and foods harvested from the land. You can actually meet the farmers, fishermen, and other food producers who are proud to preserve their methods and share the abundance with future generations. Enjoy your travels while meeting the people who make their livelihoods on this island. And savor local flavors and food culture with the cooks who prepare it, surrounded by lush nature.
Access from Osaka
- Osaka30minKobe, Sannomiyaabout 90minAwaji Island
For more detailed information on access to Awaji Island, click here.
https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/access
