Private Tour
Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group)
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
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)
Options
Private 7hr Expedition Tour
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
Pickup included
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
Pickup included
Private 4hr Discovery Tour
Pickup included
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
Operated by Osaka Food Tours
Reviews
608 reviews
Highly Recommended
Alejandra R,
Feb 3, 2025
5.0We were met by Rahat at the train station, he showed up before the schedule time and that to me is a great start of the tour. He greeted us with a smile and introduced himself to each one of us. He briefed us with the plan for the day and asked if we were ok with that, he also made suggestions to make the most out of the tour. He seems very knowledgeable, answered all the questions we had, helped us with translation, checked on us constantly to make sure we were ok. He was definitely a pleasure to do the tour with, he was a great guide.
Excellent Osaka Tour. ...
Craig M,
Feb 3, 2025
5.0Excellent Osaka Tour. Our Guide tailored tour to the groups specific desires and provided excellent tour and information.
Fun, engaging tour of Namba district
Gary O,
Feb 1, 2025
5.0I really enjoyed learning about the people of Osaka and all the great insights about the area. Plus, all the food recommendations along the way was an added plus! Our guide Lenna was very knowledgeable, fun, and answered all our questions. This was a great introduction to the Namba district!
Incredible Private Tour of the major sights
Trina M,
Jan 31, 2025
5.0We had already done the Backstreets Osaka tour with the same company and so our guide, Rutti, tailored our tour to specific sights in Osaka and we had a blast! In addition to seeing the sights, he taught us a lot about the history that we had only marginally heard before through stories, and we got some incredible pictures. If you're new to Osaka, this is highly recommended. We have no doubt that their larger/longer tours are worth every penny!
Recommend to arrange this...
Joohoon L,
Jan 27, 2025
5.0Recommend to arrange this tour on the first day of your visit. If you are first time visiter, this is a must!!
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