Private Tour
Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tour
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 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.
What‘s Included
Flexible tour duration: 3, 4, 5, or 7 hours
Walking tour with optional train or taxi use if requested
1 drink and 1 small side dish (usually 1 takoyaki ball)
Private personalized tour or group tour
Entry fees to attractions
Transport costs (if not included in requested route)
Food and drinks beyond the small included snack
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private 4hr Discovery Tour
Pickup included
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
Pickup included
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
Pickup included
Private 7hr Expedition Tour
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,226 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour is excellent and...
Juliana D,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is excellent and Marii is a great guide with very good knowledge of Osaka, its history and hidden gems! Great way to spend a night in Osaka!
Excellent taste of Osaka
JohanneC D,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were fortunate to have Tommy as our incredible guide on a private tour! He is a gifted storyteller! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. He was punctual, friendly, informative, and he took the lead to tailor the day to what he thought we would enjoy. He also provided helpful recommendations along the way. Also insightful to see Osaka from his perspective, as a foreigner turned local! Many Thanks, Christie & David Canada
Osaka walking tour
Birikty W,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time and I learned a lot. Alex and K I am sorry I don’t want to miss spell his name but he was an amazing guide. He showed us a lot of places and made it all fun. I recommend him 100%
Taka-san was amazing in...
Adlyn A,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Taka-san was amazing in explaining the places around dotonbori! Going at night was a delight because the lights just adds to the charm of dotonbori. Recommended! 10/10
A good agency with a great guide
SamuelXJA,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Stephane was knowledgeable, friendly responsible and patient. She was a true gem. She went above and beyond. The agency Osaka Food Tours provided finely updated for us and gave us assurances, which is important to us.
this tour with stephanie...
nikki r,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00this tour with stephanie was great. she taught us a lot of history, pointed us to yummy snacks and knew lots of back routes so we could avoid crowds. she also helped us learn the train system and showed us some other things we could do on our trip. i highly recommend a tour with her.
Great introduction to Osaka
Shilha,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian was fantastic, very knowledgeable and thorough. We all enjoyed the tour and his insights into living in Japan. Would highly recommend
Highly Recommend
Logan H,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience on this Osaka tour! Our guide, Tommy, was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and engaging. We learned so much about the city and saw places we wouldn’t have found on our own. Highly recommend booking this tour if you’re visiting Osaka.
Great intro to Osaka
Dannielle L,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dom was an entertaining and knowledgable guide. He kept our young children (6 & 7) engaged throughout and described how we could make it back to each destination from our accommodation after the tour. Plenty of time to look around and was at our pace. Thanks for a great day!
Osaka Hidden Gems Tour Naz
Nazere W,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00the experience was great. Kiko was hilarious and Alex also had some great gems. both of them had so much interesting knowledge
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