Osaka · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a kitchen, a boat or a train attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Drive Osaka’s streets in costume on a small-group go-kart tour through Namba, Dotonbori, Tsutenkaku, and Kitashinchi.
“Air conditioned room with free wifi for guests to wait on the couch. Fun and easy operate go-karts! The guides took amazing videos and photos and sent them to us at the end. Small recommendation: Maybe bring a mask or bandana for the smoke coming out of the karts.”
Eat your way through Osaka’s Shinsekai with 13 to 15 local dishes, five small eateries, two drinks, and an English-speaking guide.
“Kiko and Sarah were terrific! We got to try many local dishes, prepared by local eateries, that we never would have been exposed to. Everything was delicious and by the end, I couldn't eat any more. Lots of background stories - an evening that is well worth the cost. If you have a free evening, I highly recommend this food tour.”
Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five Shinsekai eateries, with two drinks, local stories, and a guide-led look at food beyond Dotonbori.
“This food tour was amazing and a highlight of our time in Osaka. Our Guide Suga had awesome local knowledge and really helped us to understand the cultural origins of all the food we tasted. It was super fun and very delicious.”
Taste 15 Osaka specialties across five local eateries in Shinsekai, with three drinks, neighborhood stories, and a small-group guide.
“Scott was a phenomenal guide who knew the area very well and had great historical context he shares with the group. We really enjoyed all the stops and would highly recommend .”
Review of Osaka Kickstart: a flexible walking tour through Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, and local lanes.
“I was in a group of 5 with a guide Maria. She was funny, knowledgeable and made sure to look out for each one of us. The tour took me places and pointed out things I’d never have known. I did it in the evening and it was a great way to spend the night . Would recommend 100%”
Explore Osaka’s backstreets, street food, historic districts, and lesser-seen social history on a three-hour evening walk with an optional dinner.
“This experience was totally off the charts, loved it! Getting to know Osaka's backstreets was certainly a different yet very enriching moment! 100% recommend it.”
Taste kushikatsu, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki while exploring Osaka’s Shinsekai and Dotonbori with a local guide.
“Yuma was an excellent guide. food was delicious and a great experience with unique dishes. would recommend this activity”
Travel from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima by bullet train, visiting the Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine, and lunching on okonomiyaki.
“Very informative. Our tour guide and associate were excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Explore Osaka’s gritty backstreets, retro arcades, abandoned buildings, historic red light district, street snacks, and optional dinner.
“Really enjoyed the tour tonight. Knox was a great guide. Gave us lots of stories and laughs along the way. Learned a lot about the more hidden side of Japan. Thanks!”
Drive a character-clad go-kart through Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Namba, and America Mura with a guide leading the way.
“Was great and exciting to drive around Osaka in these little karts. My wife and I never felt unsafe and our guide was excellent.”
Explore Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, and local neighborhoods on a food-focused walking tour with expert guides.
“Fantastic tour with Tim! He was incredibly knowledgeable and has lived in Japan over 15 years. We got to see so much and experience good food and beautiful and interesting sights. Tim made the tour very fun and answered all our questions. Highly recommend!”
See Osaka Castle, Korea Town, Harukas, Shinsekai, Dotonbori, and Kuromon Market on a lively four-hour walking tour.
“Oisin did a great job guiding us through Osaka, visiting some of the famous sights and also some of the more Hiddensee gems of Osaka. We hat a wonderfull half day and can highly recommend this tour.”
Taste 15 Osaka specialties across five Shinsekai stops, with local stories, neighborhood bars, and drinks for $79 per person.
“We had an amazing time touring the local spots with Anna. This tour did a great job of touring different spots that represented Osaka. Anna was so friendly, kind and made us feel welcome all the way. If you are travelling through Japan for the first time, this is a wonderful way to meet other tourists and connect with them about their experience as well. Thank you Anna, we will totally book another tour next time we are back.”
Explore Osaka with a private local host, from Shitennoji and Namba to Hozenji and Dotonbori, with a flexible route built around you.
“Our guide, Mayura, was absolutely wonderful. She showed us so many stunning places throughout Osaka and made us feel like family. I am so grateful to have met her as she made this tour the highlight of our trip so far. Highly recommend!”
Explore Osaka Castle with a guide, skip the admission line, see its largest stone, and finish with city views from the main keep.
“Mao super kind, informative, and outgoing. Had significant knowledge of the castle, the surrounding grounds and of Japanese history.”
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