Embark on an exciting Osaka Kickstart Tour and uncover the city’s urban hotspots and hidden treasures. Choose from customized private tours or group tours and explore non-touristy areas, retro districts, traditional fish markets, and more. Get ready for a sensory overload and a great day out!
Embark on an exciting Osaka Kickstart Tour and uncover the city’s urban hotspots and hidden treasures. Choose from customized private tours or group tours and explore non-touristy areas, retro districts, traditional fish markets, and more. Get ready for a sensory overload and a great day out!
- Hozenji Yokocho - These elusive, winding cobblestone alleys are rich in character and tradition, making them truly remarkable. Visitors will also discover walls adorned with Osaka’s historical narratives.
- Dotonbori Tsuribori - A visit to Osaka’s Dotonbori River is essential and one of the highlights. This picturesque setting is accompanied by…
- Hozenji Yokocho - These elusive, winding cobblestone alleys are rich in character and tradition, making them truly remarkable. Visitors will also discover walls adorned with Osaka’s historical narratives.
- Dotonbori Tsuribori - A visit to Osaka’s Dotonbori River is essential and one of the highlights. This picturesque setting is accompanied by a treasure trove of diverse stores to entertain visitors.
- Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - Discover Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka’s bustling shopping street, showcasing unique Japanese fashion, quirky gadgets, and vibrant local energy.
- New New Ebisubashi - Originally constructed from wood in the 1600s, this bridge now stands in iron over 400 years later. It is a central meeting spot in Osaka.
- America Mura - Explore hidden streets in this area, which features Japan’s interpretation of America, complete with a Statue of Liberty atop a building.
- Kuromon Market - (Typically included in a 3-hour tour, depending on the group’s pace) Step into fish market stores that appear unassuming from the outside but reveal a seafood paradise inside. Witness the preparation of fugu (puffer fish) and learn tuna cutting techniques. The salmon sashimi here is among the best in Japan.
- Nipponbashi Denden Town - (Typically included in a 3-hour tour, depending on the group’s pace) Navigating these tucked-away quirky stores can be challenging. The tour guides visitors to the gaming and cosplay zone to explore their inner nerd.
- Shinsekai - Available only on 4, 5, or 7-hour private tours. Discover Shinsekai, Osaka’s retro neighborhood, filled with quirky fishing restaurants, vintage game arcades, board game shops, and old vinyl stores. Experience the city’s vibrant local culture and hidden gems.
- Tower Knives Osaka - (Only on the 4 or 5-hour private tour) Enjoy a private knife lesson here. Learn the entire process of knife-making, crafted at the back of the building, and experience cutting with Sakai’s world-famous knives. This lesson is included in the tour price.
- Abeno Harukas - (Only available on 5 or 7-hour private tours) Standing at an impressive 300 meters, Abeno Harukas is Japan’s tallest building. Truly awe-inspiring!
- Shitennoji - (Only available on 5 or 7-hour private tours) As Japan’s first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple, it exudes spirituality, even for those who are not religious.
- Osaka Castle - (Only on 5 or 7-hour private tours) Explore Osaka’s iconic landmark, Osaka Castle, and stroll through the surrounding park while learning about its significant role in Japan’s unification. This stop offers striking architecture, historical insights, and scenic grounds for a memorable experience.
- Osaka Ukiyoe Museum - (Only available on a 7-hour private tour) A hidden gem specializing in this unique, timeless tradition, offering a welcoming atmosphere with a mix of original Edo period works and new creations.
- Osaka Museum of Housing and Living - (Only available on a 7-hour private tour) This museum stands out with its reconstruction of an ancient Osaka town, featuring houses, stores, and homes of both the wealthy and commoners.

- 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
- Tour on foot, with optional train or taxi (at your own expense)
- 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
- Tour on foot, with optional train or taxi (at your own expense)
- Entry fees to attractions
- Transport costs (if not included in requested route)
- Food and drinks beyond the small included snack
- Entry fees to attractions
- Transport costs (if not included in requested route)
- Food and drinks beyond the small included snack
Begin your Osaka walking adventure, day or night, with this tour featured on Channel 5’s popular series “Jane McDonald In Japan,” celebrated for its “authentic, quirky, and unfiltered glimpse of Osaka.”
Your local guide will enrich each location with personal anecdotes, historical insights, quirky facts, and a generous dose of enthusiasm and humor….
Begin your Osaka walking adventure, day or night, with this tour featured on Channel 5’s popular series “Jane McDonald In Japan,” celebrated for its “authentic, quirky, and unfiltered glimpse of Osaka.”
Your local guide will enrich each location with personal anecdotes, historical insights, quirky facts, and a generous dose of enthusiasm and humor.
Choose between private, fully customized tours or join a group tour.
Wander through Namba’s hidden bars and eateries, and visit the Kuromon seafood market. If you’re interested in lunch or dinner after the tour, recommendations for delicious local restaurants will be provided.
The retro district offers its charm with quirky game parlors and friendly vendors, while Dotonbori dazzles with sensory overload and abundant billboards!
Osaka Castle will highlight its significant role in Japan’s unification (available in 5-hour or 7-hour tours).
Afterward, explore hidden cobblestone alleys to discover a centuries-old collection of stores crafting unique designs.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.