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 5hr Exploration Tour
Pickup included
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
Reviews
1,305 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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stephaniehL5133ZH,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ViVi was a wonderful guide who showed us the hidden spots of Osaka. She brought her knowledge of the area and customs to light and made the whole experience enjoyable.
Don’t miss Osaka Hit Spots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Rose B,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous walking tour with Meryem… great way to kick off a visit to Osaka with food , culture, history . Meryem was fantastic showing us hidden hotspots and telling us interesting stories. The tour company was very flexible as I had to change the tour date and time . Highly recommended.
Tour of Osaka’s night life
Randall W,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shems was an excellent guide, taking us on an engaging night time tour of the local night life and street food district. Shems had a deep knowledge of the city, its history and how this forged the culture of Osaka. I would absolutely recommend this walking tour to anyone with a few hours to spare, wanting to see and learn about Osaka in a short space of time.
Fun walking tour in Osaks
Patricia D,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knox was an amazing tour guide who tailored the day to what we wanted to see and do. He had a lot of fun facts along the way.
Fantastic Osaka Family tour. Rahat is the best!!
steve r,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour Rahat was first class Really knowledgable, great company and super friendly. 100% recommendation
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Juan F,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of “City Center” Meryem our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She had lots of recommendations for good restaurants and shopping locations. I highly recommend this tour.
Knowledgeable and fun
22irwinh,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mario eas a wonderful tour guide. The experience was enjoyable. It was great to hear about history of Osaka.
Awesome tour and fantastic guide
Joe G,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour, Mari our guide was excellent, knowledgeable and my 8 year old enjoyed the tour also
A great fun tour, well worth it!
110shayneg,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see the main attractions, our guide, Rutti, knew the area very well. Had good historical facts to share and gave us recommendations on where to eat and shop. Would definitely recommend!
Informative comfortable pace
Owen L,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Brian is an excellent guide, who provided so much information and history regarding the areas we visited. Lots of information in a relatively short 3 hr tour.
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