Private Tour
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
Select a pickup point
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.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Pickup included
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
963 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pamela S,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
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.
Scott L,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
Very good private tour - we learned a lot of fun things about Osaka from our guide Rahat who has lived here for 7 years.
Harsh V,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
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!
Peter P,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
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.
VISHAL B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
-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)
Operated by Osaka Food Tours