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 7hr Expedition Tour
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
Private 4hr Discovery Tour
Pickup included
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
Pickup included
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
Pickup included
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
Reviews
1,334 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day tour
Culture761745,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis great guide and handled an awkward group of four who were on tour very well
Walking tour of Osaka 🔥
brentn885,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mari was amazing. Great tour and I was able to check the city out in a way I could not have done without help.
3 hour walking tour Osaka
Kathleen D,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxed pace, nice to have a youthful and modern outlook on the city that also included a historical perspective. 3 hours was the perfect amount of time to explore and finish in an area great for lunch!
Excellent walking tour
Paradise65657,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Mario was excellent. He speaks English very well and is very knowledgeable about Osaka and answered all our questions. He made the walking tour so interesting and so fun. He pointed out many things that we would never have noticed or known about on our own. I highly recommend this walking tour.
Great Osaka tour with a local guide
Jennifer F,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuichi was a fantastic guide! We got to see so much of Osaka that we would have missed just wandering on our own. Lots of great stops and information. My two teenage sons thought it was great. We tried several new foods. Definitely recommend this tour.
Osaka Castle and Food
Alice D,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great introduction to Osaka Castle and Food areas. Paul our guide was informative and easy going. He was on time and gave excellent directions from the Cruise terminal to our meeting point. From the get go Paul was a fountain of information. We travelled on the train network and Paul was there to guide us. At Osaka Castle he explained the construction and provided insightful information about the period. As a bonus he showed us all the top spots for photos. The food areas were very interesting and different. We tried Octopus balls and barbecued sea scallops. An excellent tour which was enhanced by Paul's knowledge and easy going commentary. Highly recommend this tour with Paul. Thanks for a great day Allan
Amazing day out
Q2035RNcharlottec,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day. Byran was really knowledgeable showed us loads of places and we really enjoyed every bit of it! Would highly recommend Byran on this trip if your coming to Osaka for a short trip!
Great overview of Osaka
kathywL1764SY,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was our first day in Osaka and Nick gave us a great tour, pointing out numerous landmarks, shopping area and food options. He kept us oriented by explaining where we were from our origin. He gave a great synopsis of Osaka history. We enjoyed this introduction to Osaka!!
Osaka Tour
Anthony A,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour of Osaka, takes in multiple & different locations, shows a side of Osaka that you may miss if touring on your own without a guide. Fully recommended.
Chaotic Dotonbori.
Andrea W,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful introduction to the chaotic back streets of Dotonbori.Josh was a fantastic guide who has lived in Osaka for 22 years. Great anecdotes of the eccentricities of that area of Osaka..We have traveled to Japan on 3 previous occasions & read extensively but Josh taught us about Japanese customs & history that we weren't aware of.
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