Private Tour

Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tour

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 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

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

Group Tour Option (3hrs)

Private 3hr Kickstart Tour

Pickup included

Private 5hr Exploration Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

1,323 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1233

Fab tour fab guide Kiko!
Mer,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Do this tour when you first arrive in Osaka! Kiko is an amazing and knowledgeable guide! Knew all my TikTok viral places and took the time to show. Perfect start to Osaka!
Fun, knowledgeable, informative.
Passport00101062644,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mari was absolutely wonderful -funny, informative, and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Japanese and especially Osaka life and culture . Thank you again, Marietta, for a great day!
Osaka Walk Through Gems
Yan O,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Today tour of Osaka is just so interesting and and enjoyable for us. Marii is so incredibly knowledgeable about Japan and Osaka that is amazing. There is so many facts about Japan that we learnt. Best tour guide in Japan that we have encountered through our many trips to Japan.
Good highlights tour
chantalmZ9366NG,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good highlights tour. Marii went out of her way to ensure we got to where we needed to go.
Very enjoyable intro to Osaka
VinoPowderHound,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rahat was full of enthusiasm, fun, articulate and knowledgeable. He also has super heron poo swerving powers - he noticed a heron flying down the canal which tried to drop its load on the people on the bridge.
Great tour, top guide
Avi S,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Completed a private tour with Rahat this morning. Thoroughly enjoyable. Rahat has clearly immersed himself in both the culture and history of both Osaka and Japan. The enthusiasm in which he delivers the tour is infectious.
Great walking tour. Highly recommend,
Gail R,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great English Speaking guide. Very knowledgeable & personable. Really good introduction to OSAKA. He made us seem like part of his family rather than a ‘job’ and was full of information regarding night life & eating out,
Our guide Rhat was great!...
Juliette W,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Rhat was great! We were so glad we did this tour with him on the first day of our trip. We were able to use his recommendations for places to eat, entertainment venues and places to see. Rhat was pleasant to spend time with. We highly recommend this tour!
Taka was great
ANDOUD,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Taka was great, friendly, and communicative about Osaka! He made the experience amazing. We really enjoyed it and at the same time we learned so many things about the culture
Awesome Tour
632rubye,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour from Josh ! Perfect length and a great way to see the main parts of south Osaka. Josh had some great little stories as well (things you wouldn’t find out normally!!)). Also good food recommendations at the end.