Private Tour

Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Private or Group Tours

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)

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.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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

Private 4hr Discovery Tour

Pickup included

Group Tour Option (3hrs)

Private 3hr Kickstart Tour

Pickup included

Private 7hr Expedition Tour

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

Private 5hr Exploration Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

906 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

834

A great tour, highly recommend
Pru P,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great tour that really gave me an understanding of Osaka. Lots of fun and Josh was a helpful and interesting guide, 5 stars
Great experience
Brian T,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
James have good knowledge about the places and culture in Osaka, and we enjoyed our 5-hour walking tour with him immensely. A great tour!
It was a great tour! Our...
Sheila P,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a great tour! Our guide Taka was very nice and knowledgeable! Family even tried puffer fish with him!
Definitely Book this!
Charles S,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was awesome! Our guide Josh was very informed on Ōsaka! We felt as if we were walking with friends! It felt so personal. Definitely recommend
Mario was great!
Roy M,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mario was a fantastic guide for our family. He spent time answering all of our questions and took us to some hidden gems, we never would have seen, had we gone it alone.