Private Tour

Osaka: Highlights Tour with Castle, Dotonbori & Hidden Gems

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the soul of Osaka on this 4-hour guided walking tour. Go beyond the guidebooks to explore the "must-see" spots and hidden gems of Japan's food capital.

Start at Kuromon Market, "Osaka's Kitchen." Your local guide will introduce unique ingredients and explain the city's "eat 'til you drop" culture.

Next, walk to Dotonbori, the neon entertainment hub. See the famous Glico Man and 3D signs, then slip into Hozenji Yokocho, a secret lantern-lit alley that reveals the atmosphere of old Osaka.

Finally, take the subway to Osaka Castle. Explore the majestic grounds, massive stone walls, and moats of this samurai fortress. Your guide will share dramatic history and hidden stories often missed by tourists. (Note: Explores castle grounds only; tower entry not included).

Tour ends at Osakajokoen Station.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Kuromon Market

Our adventure begins at Kuromon Market, known as "Osaka's Kitchen." Your local guide will explain the unique ingredients you won't find elsewhere and share insights into Osaka's famous "Kuidaore" (eat 'til you drop) food culture.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Next, we'll walk to Dotonbori, the city's spectacular entertainment hub. Of course, we'll see the gigantic, crazy 3D signboards and the iconic Glico Man. Your guide will also explain *why* these signs exist and what they mean to the city's identity.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable