Private Tour

Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Private or Group Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

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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)

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.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private 4hr Discovery Tour

Pickup included

Private 7hr Expedition Tour

Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included

Private 5hr Exploration Tour

Pickup included

Group Tour Option (3hrs)

Private 3hr Kickstart Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

926 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

853

Great way to get a taste of Osaka
Luisa A,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We only had one day to explore Osaka and this tour was a great way to get a taste of Osaka. Rahat our tour guide provided information that made sightseeing more meaningful and accommodated the tour to our likes.
Brandon was amazing! He made this tour!
James B,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Brandon is the best tour guide in Japan! He really makes this an enjoyable and exciting tour! The company is super lucky to have him! Only next step for the tour is, whilst I understand there were children… get them to go ahead and then talk about the red light district rather than forego talking about it.
See the true heart of Osaka with Adam!
Joseph P,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a fantastic way to see the true heart of Osaka! The city is historic and frenetic. Without a guide like Adam, it would not be easy to see more than one side of this amazing city. Adam allowed us to express our priorities and then helped us see the best of what we were looking for. We ATE! We ate strange and delicious food at the most unique places with the best experience. We would tour with Adam again. Thanks for making this tour everything we wanted it to be and more!
Walking and shopping tour in Osaka
Worldtraveller,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very personalized tour. Riri/Suga provided good suggestions for shopping areas and restaurants around the center of Osaka. It was especially helpful as we weren't staying in that area. My nieces and I had a better appreciation for Osaka after this tour.
Asian Tour 2025
Frederick I,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Osaka was a wonderful experience for my son. He was able to learn the culture, roots and life styles of Japan. The Japanese were friendly and very busy. It was a blast traveling on the bullet train from Tokyo to view the landscape.