Osaka Highlights: Explore Namba & Dotonbori

Explore the hidden history, vibrant culture, and modern allure of Osaka through a guided tour. Discover the city’s iconic landmarks, local secrets, and culinary delights. Join us now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Osaka Castle - This iconic landmark in Osaka, located in the Kansai region of central Japan, played a crucial role in the unification of Japan during the samurai era in the sixteenth century.
  • America Mura - Known locally as Amerika-mura or Amemura, this maze of narrow streets is the epicenter of youth culture in Osaka, featuring numerous…
What's Included
  • Private or group tour options
  • Flexible tour duration: 5, 6, or 7 hours
  • Walking tour with public transportation included
  • Includes one non-alcoholic beverage and Osakan street food
What's Not Included
  • Tickets to any attractions.
  • Hotel pick up is not offered for GROUP tours.
  • Vegan and gluten-free cannot be catered for at lunch for group tours.
Additional Information

“Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025 Winner”! Explore the enchanting streets of this legendary city with a knowledgeable guide from Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Daniel & Kenzo, who will kick off your Osaka adventure with captivating stories of local history, intriguing facts, and a generous dose of humor. Discover Osaka like a local, as you are introduced to…

Location
Ōsakajōkōen Station
Please meet in front of the 7-11 kiosk inside of Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. This is different from JR Osaka station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laura_p
Oct 5, 2025
Lovely day in Osaka - We had a lovely day with Daniel, very knowledgeable guide - accommodating to our needs and attentive (asked multiple times during the tour if we needed to stop, if we wanted pictures and if we needed anything). The tour is comprehensive and gives a very good outline of Osaka history and the fabulous back streets. Would definitely recommend!
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Ida_m
Oct 5, 2025
Highly recommend this Tour - This was one of the best walking tours of our trip! Tim was fantastic—very knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. He brought Osaka’s history and culture to life in such an enjoyable way. The route covered many popular sights but was perfectly paced so it never felt overwhelming. We absolutely recommend this tour and Tim.
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Antonyw173
Oct 4, 2025
A rainy but enjoyable tour of Osaka - Our guide Kenzo was fantastic. Despite the poor weather he kept us engaged, informed, fed and watered, and where possible, sheltered from the rain. The pace was just right and took us to all the places as stated on the itinerary. A very good day.
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Climber48201859229
Oct 3, 2025
A great way to learn about Osaka and get my 10k steps in. - Been on many tours. Adam was by far the best. Great with stories and history, also with great wit. He took extra care making sure all members of the tour were well taken care of. He even escorted and guided us to our next destinations to the nearest subway stops. Mercello also was very helpful looking out for us. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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132filipa
Oct 3, 2025
Best guide we had in Japan - We had Tim as our guide. He was the best! Best guide we had in Japan. He gave us tons of information and was very helpful. Very knowledgeable and very good at telling stories and explaining
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W6649fwlisac
Oct 1, 2025
Hungry Osaka Tours (Daytime Tour) - I'm not much of a history buff, but Scott told us some wonderful tales, about the great history behind Osaka Castle. Things I never realized nor learned from my college years of studying Japanese Art History. It made the trek up easier, a lot more fun and interesting, as time flew by. He's also a great photographer too! Afterwards, he took us out for Takoyaki, one of my favourite dishes in Osaka! I'm glad I went! I'd highly recommend them to others.
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Dianamb6270am
Sep 30, 2025
Wonderfully Caring Experience - This was a wonderful experience, our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable and was able to communicate with all members of the group - all English speaking, along with three children - he kept the adults and children entertained. The sights we were taken to were all excellent. He went the extra mile to ensure that everyone was able to get their appropriate train back to where they were staying, even going back to check on people who decided to stop and have a chat rather than catch their train or answer their phone! Daniel‘s care very much appreciated.
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Y8328zqgaryg
Sep 30, 2025
An introduction to the Osaka Castle and wonderful shops and its history - This is a great walking tour and introduction to Osaka and its history. Our excellent guide, Kenzo, has lived in Osaka for more than 20 years and knows the city well. He is also a great storyteller. Rated A+. Gary and Diane Goldman
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J7652iyjonathann
Sep 30, 2025
Awesome tour - Kenzo was a great tour guide, honestly he would also make for a great tour guide for scary tour if there ever was one. Not only did he tell us about the history of the locations we went to but some tips on what to avoid to expect such as visiting inside the castles. His life experience also made for a unique perspective. He also treated us to Okonomiyaki, a food I had yet to eat but really wanted to. 5/5
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92dustinv
Sep 29, 2025
Must do walking tour of Osaka - Experience was great! Adam was a wealth of knowledge and provided great tips even outside the tour scope. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Osaka
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).