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‘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
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
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
Private 4hr Discovery Tour
Pickup included
Private 7hr Expedition Tour
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
Pickup included
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,092 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Limited sights but interesting
Kay R,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Miriam, our guide who was friendly, clearly spoken and caring showed us round some sights. There was a lot of talking and although interesting we felt Osaka was mainly restaurants, shopping and bright lights. Worth going on the tour to see the limited sights and hear a bit more about the culture.
Good Value
bpdogs,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun guide and very knowledgeable about Osaka. Bought us a drink and squid balls which I normally never would have tried but enjoyed. Definitely worth taking the tour.
This was by far one of...
Judith N,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was by far one of the best walking tours we had on this trip. Stephanie was so fun, so informative, so knowledgeable. We couldn’t have asked for a better time! Stephanie also went above and beyond and made sure we got back to our hotel safely.
We did this the same day...
Marcela B,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did this the same day we arrived in Osaka and it was a great way to get to learn about the city before exploring.
Was informative and gave...
Francesco C,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00Was informative and gave us an idea of what to visit next. Would have liked a little slower pace or time to try a few things directly
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