Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Take the train to Osaka with your local host to soak up the city’s history at Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi-taisha – one of the oldest shrines in Japan – or dive into its kaleidoscopic modern culture in the central entertainment districts of Dōtonbori and Namba, where animatronic signs and buzzing restaurants line the canals. Maybe you’ll experience Osaka’s food culture, feasting on takoyaki at a ramshackle izakaya in Hozenji Yokocho alleyway, or simply grabbing street eats in retro shopping district Shinsekai on your way to Tsūtenkaku Tower.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
8 hours with a host (including travel time) – this can be customized
Return trip from Sannomiya to Osaka via regular train
100% private and personalized itinerary
Walking experience
Return taxi transport from Kobe Port to Sannomiya station
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (other than the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)
Kobe Sannomiya Station Hanshin Electric Railway Service Center
With your local host leading the way and taking care of transport, travel to Sannomiya station from Kobe Port via a taxi, and to Osaka from Sannomiya station (Kobe) on public transport. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Dotombori District
Explore the neon-lit central entertainment districts of Dōtonbori and Namba. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joel F,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
Very enjoyable, saw lots of sights, history, local food, games, shopping and saki tasting Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly
patroneous h,
Apr 4, 2023
- Viator
Michelle met us as agreed and spent the day putting up with us, showing us a bit of Kobe and then navigating the complexities of the train system for us. She cleared the way and put up with my slow pace. Everything worked out well and I would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone who wants to see Osaka.
Operated by City Unscripted