Shinsekai Kushikatsu Food Crawl
Dive into retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower for Osaka's famous deep-fried kushikatsu skewers and neon old-Osaka charm.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/24 08:00 – 2026/06/24
- Where
- Shinsekai, Osaka（Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka）
- City
- Osaka
- Getting there
- Short walk from Dobutsuen-mae or Ebisucho Stn
- Price
- Skewers from around 130 yen each
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Short walk from Dobutsuen-mae or Ebisucho Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Skewers from around 130 yen each. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- food lovers, groups of friends, solo-goers
Highlights
- Crispy kushikatsu dipped in shared sauce
- Glowing Tsutenkaku Tower views
- Lively old-school Osaka backstreets
Background & story
Shinsekai ("New World") was built in 1912 with Tsutenkaku Tower as its centerpiece and remains the spiritual home of kushikatsu.
Good to know
Golden rule: no double-dipping in the communal sauce. Use cabbage to scoop more if you want.