Private Tour
Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Private or Group Tours
Overview
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Kickstart your day or night Osaka walking adventure with this tour featured on Channel 5 British TV on the hugely popular series "Jane McDonald In Japan", chosen for its "genuine, quirky & unfiltered snapshot of Osaka".
Your local insider guide will pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humour:)
You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR a group tour.
Slip through Namba: hole in the wall bars/eateries, as well as Kuromon seafood market. (If you want lunch/dinner after the tour, we'll recommend delicious local restaurants too)
The retro district will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly vendors while the Dotonbori will provide a sensory overload, billboards galore!
Osaka Castle will also showcase it's immense role in Japan's unification (only 5hr or 7hr tours)
After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private personalized tour OR group tour with others
1 Can Drink & 1 small side dish (likely 1 takoyaki ball)
Choose your hours: 3hrs, 4hrs, 5hrs, 7hrs
This is a tour on foot, but can use train or taxi if requested(at your own expense of course)
Entry tickets to any attractions
Transport Costs (normally none, or just 2 short rides of the train)
Food & Drink is not included (except for 1 drink & a small side dish)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hozenji Yokocho
These hard to find winding, cobblestone alleys steeped with character & tradition is remarkable . We'll also find walls painted with Osaka's history etched into it.
Dotonbori Tsuribori
Visiting Osaka's Dotonbori River is a must.....one of our highlights. Along side this picturesque scene is a treasure trove full of more than a variety of stores to entertain you.
Options
Private 4hr Discovery Tour
Pickup included
Private 7hr Expedition Tour
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
Pickup included
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,058 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely do this tour
Noah B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great time! Very informative! Wish I did it earlier to get all the great recommendations they had.
Private Osaka Walking Tour
Natalie B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00My family and I really enjoyed our private walking tour around Osaka. James was great, and I would definitely recommend this tour to get a feel of Osaka in a day.
The tour was super...
Paul A,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was super interesting & useful as we had just arrived in Osaka. Our guide Josh was very funny & friendly & he gave us many insights about the neighbourhood around Dotonbori which meant we were able to visit parts we would normally not have gone to. Highly recommend this tour especially if just arriving in Osaka. Did the evening tour which was especially awesome
Very informative and...
Megan I,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative and attentive guide! Great tour about places we normally wouldn't have noticed! Thank you!
Great guided tour in the heart of Osaka
Anastasia N,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great walking tour in Osaka with Mary! She was right on time and since we were the only guests, it felt like a private tour. Mary was super friendly and shared so many interesting stories about Osaka and Japan—I learned a lot, even at places we had already visited before. I wasn’t sure at first if I should join, but I’m really glad I did because I discovered so many unexpected things. We also got to enjoy tasty takoyaki and drinks, and Mary even took photos for us and shared them afterwards. Highly recommend!
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