Osaka: Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba

Taking pictures in front of the Glico man sign. The first thing that pops to mind and in the top results of respective search engines when Namba is mentioned is arguably the iconic Glico Running Man sign.

Unfussy kushikatsu eatery offering deep-fried & skewered meats & veggies with dipping sauces.

From the flashy and gaudy gigantic store mascots and signs to almost otherworldy and charming spots like the Issun-boshi shrine in the Ukiyo Koji historical street, there are many interesting spots and sights in the area that your guide would be happy to introduce to you.

Equally photo-worthy but on the very opposite of the spectrum is the solemn and moss-overgrown statue of Mizukake Fudo-o in the quaint and charming Hozenji temple.

Local restaurant with a lantern-lit facade offering okonomiyaki pancakes. Osaka sure loves its "konamono" - and while the starchy and carby flour-based dishes are indeed a soul food, the local cuisine has a lot more to offer.