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Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Private or Group Tours

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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

1

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Group Tour Option (3hrs)

Private 4hr Discovery Tour

Pickup included

Private 3hr Kickstart Tour

Pickup included

Private 5hr Exploration Tour

Pickup included

Private 7hr Expedition Tour

Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

963 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Our guide Suga was the...

    Pamela S,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Suga was the best! He gave a good overview of Osaka and took us to places we never would have found ourselves. Such a vibrant and interesting tour.

  • Great tour

    Scott L,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good private tour - we learned a lot of fun things about Osaka from our guide Rahat who has lived here for 7 years.

  • Excellent Osaka primer - with a charismatic guide!

    Harsh V,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour will set you up with a knowledge of history and geography of Osaka so that you can explore it yourself from then on! Great tour and guide!

  • Fabulous Guide, City and Experience

    Peter P,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Dominic has lived in Japan many years and knows everything there is to know about Osaka and Japan in general. Great fun walking around the cool and trendy parts of Osaka.

  • Mari was outstanding! Fantastic tour

    VISHAL B,

    Aug 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    -Mari was extremely knowledgeable and able to share plethora of her knowledge and hidden jams in 3 hours. We also learned most about Japan in this tour. She also gave a lot of information of use for our remaining trip. -Well designed tour to cover heart of Osaka in 3 hours. (Best Takoyaki)

From JPY 5780

4.88
963 reviews
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