Osaka · OSAKA ANIME & POP CULTURE TOURS
The 8 best osaka anime & pop culture tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Osaka’s JDM car scene at night with Koki and Masa, from the Hanshin Loop to Higashiosaka PA and America-mura.
“Koki is a great guide, extremely friendly and approachable. The next time I'm back in Osaka I'll definitely bring some friends to enjoy this experience with. Thanks again Koki!”
A private Osaka walking tour from Tenma to Dotonbori, mixing markets, shrines, street food, pop culture, and local guidance.
“I had an amazing experience on this tour! Right after booking, I was promptly contacted to discuss my interests and was matched with my guide, Max, in no time. He quickly sent me a detailed list of places to visit, which covered everything—hRead more”
Dress as your favorite anime character in Osaka, with costume, wig, professional photography, 50 digital photos, and optional makeup.
“It was fun. 😍 A must try when you visit in Japan! Cosplay and have your photos taken by a professional photographer! Don't worry if you don't know how to pose, they will help and guide you.”
Explore teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka after dark, with glowing forests, interactive lamps, sound, and practical tips on value and timing.
“This was my least favourite of the tours I went on. Although the coloured lights were nice to see, there was not enough variety in the display. Each section was too lengthy, with too much of the same. If you do choose to go, I suggest pre-buying your tickets. The lineups at the ticket booths were extremely long.”
Explore Osaka’s DenDen Town with guide Toshi, from anime shops and arcades to purikura photos and a maid cafe.
“I had an excellent time with Toshi today! It was just the two of us, but it didn't feel awkward at all, Toshi is very easygoing and fun to be around. We started out browsing different anime and manga related stores, which were very different from the stores I'm used to. We went to an arcade and had a lot of fun playing games, took photos at a photo booth (which is an experience in its own right), and ended the tour at a maid cafe, which is a must-try when in Japan. I highly recommend this tour to any otaku in Osaka, thank you Toshi for such a great…”
Make a custom Cup Noodles cup in Ikeda, learn the brand’s story, and enjoy a guided 90-minute Osaka museum visit in English.
“Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. Making our own cup of noodles and learning the history were definitely a highlight”
Compare Osaka’s official anime and second-hand shop tours, with figures, manga, knives, capsule toys, snacks, and local guide Masa.
“Masa was an amazing tour guide. He was very kind and was able to accommodate all of our requests very graciously. Thank you very much for an amazing day!”
Dress as Sailor Moon, Frieren, or other anime icons near Shinsaibashi, with wigs, professional photos, 50 image files, and optional makeup.
“Fun time for my teenage daughters to dress up in their favorite cosplay characters and have a photoshoot. The studio let them pick their costume (from a few shows), helped them change and then put on wigs, then had a photoshoot. I then got my digital previews immediately and then the pictures a day later. They had an english translator so we were able to get our instructions and questions answered.”
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