Osaka Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Start your day discovering Osaka’s top highlights before the crowds arrive!
This early morning walking tour takes you through Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori with a friendly English-speaking guide. Learn about Osaka’s history and modern culture while sampling local street food and enjoying one included drink.
Perfect for travelers who want to explore the city efficiently in just a few hours — a great introduction to Osaka’s lively atmosphere and rich traditions.
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Important: Please do not be late as we have other guests on this tour. We will departure on time, and cannot accept any late guests whatsoever.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Osaka Castle
An iconic symbol of Japan's rich history, it was built in the late 16th century and played an important role during the unification of Japan. This grand fortress offers stunning architecture, lush gardens, and fascinating exhibits. Especially famous for the beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring, it provides a captivating blend of historical intrigue and natural beauty.
Shinsekai
Step into Shinsekai, Osaka's vibrant district, where old meets new. Known for its nostalgic charm, bustling streets, and eclectic mix of shops and eateries, this area offers a unique glimpse into the city's past and present.
What‘s Included
One drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
English-speaking guide
One Osaka street food item
Public transportation fare
Entrance tickets to any attractions
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Osaka Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A complete & authentic Osaka experience
anthony sugiharto,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akari is one of the best guides I’ve met. She was able to explain complex historical events in a way that’s very easy to comprehend even for someone who has no previous knowledge on Japanese history. Plus, throughout the tour, she was very attentive to everyone in the group. As a local of Osaka, she was able to share a wealth of knowledge on local culture & places. She gave us excellent recommendations on stores to visit to find what we’re looking for, and also went above and beyond by offering her help after the tour ended. For me, our conversations are also hugely valuable. This tour covers a lot of the ‘deep Osaka’ parts of the city, where we can see the bold & vibrant culture of Osaka. Having a local guide from Osaka certainly enhanced the authenticity of the experience. In such a big city it can be confusing for first-time visitors to know which area to visit to get an authentic experience. This tour packs them all in one!
It was a great tour fun...
Maria C,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour fun mix of history and markets. The tour guide was very friendly . We liked walking in around the Palace and getting to know some history.
A great way to see the highlights of Osaka!
StuartandJuliet,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miri our guide was great at keeping in touch prior to our tour and meeting up was easy. We learnt about history and culture, had great photo spots and visited some shopping areas. The included lunch and drink was enjoyable. The tour is a great way to start a stay in Osaka. Miri was a fantastic guide and even sent us some recommendations for places to visit after the tour. Thanks Miri!
Great tour !
Cory K,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Super knowledgeable guide ! She was super nice and spoke good English ! Highly recommend her ! The food she took us to was good as well.
Early morning walking tour of Osaka
Rick B,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hiraku our guide was very good at allowing us the time to experience our itinerary without rushing. Her explanation of the Osaka Castle was very informative and humorous. We made a foodie stop in one of the markets and enjoyed what she called a snack but really was a nice local lunch. She also helped us find the subway to get back to our hotel. We had a great tour with Hiraku.
Osaka in a nutshell!
Cheryle818,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour around Osaka! Perfect if you want to explore the city but are short on time. My tour guide, Akari, was absolutely wonderful! She was a wealth of information. She gave great insight about Osaka and Japanese culture and also shared helpful tips about restaurants and shopping nearby. Bonus…Akari pointed out photo ops and graciously took our pictures.
Osaka Castle 1 Hour Morning Walking Tour was the best !
Wander22656634174,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the Osaka Castle Walking Tour with our guide Miri who was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. She spoke very good English and answered all of the questions we had which added to the experience. We specifically chose the 1 hour tour which went at a good pace as there were only 4 of us on the tour so it wasn’t rushed while covering lots of ground. The castle was SPECTACULAR as were the gardens and learning about the history was fascinating. Miri was very diligent at picking the best vantage points to take photos which was great so we have lasting memories. Highly recommend the 1 hour tour as you get to see it all without feeling compromised with a shorter tour !
A “must” in Osaka.
59normaa,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had not only a delightful but a very interesting tour of Osaka’s most representative sites. In a very well organized and structured walking tour, Shizuka was able to give us a very comprehensive and enjoyable visit of Osaka’s main attractions and points of interest. Her command of English is remarkable as well as her kindness. We were very fortunate to take this tour with her.
Great tour!!
Doyle B,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great walking tour of Osaka!! The group size was perfect and everyone was so engaging and respectful. Our guide, Shizuka, was phenomenal as she showed us many different parts of Osaka from the Osaka Castle to historic shopping streets, markets, and districts, and finishing at the Glico Running Man sign!! We even stopped briefly and sat down for some okonomiyaki, noodles, and a beverage. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to have fun!!
A good and varied tour of Osaka highlights
Sandra S,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was lovely and knowledgeable. She took us via train and foot and knew her way round the city so well and could answer all our questions . My only negative is that unlike with other tours we did not have the benefit of messaging beforehand so due to the taxi dropping us at the main entrance rather than closer to the meeting spot at Starbucks we missed the first half hour - we didn’t want to keep others waiting so joined when we did meet up thanks to the tour operator calling me and directing me via face time to the next meeting spot ! Pre contact would have prevented any confusion I feel
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