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Private Osaka Tour: Personalized Local Experience
4.9
162 Ratings
Osaka
Embark on a private 4-hour tour in Osaka with a local guide. Enjoy a personalized and flexible experience tailored to your interests. Explore the city at your own pace and discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
Embark on a private 4-hour tour in Osaka with a local guide. Enjoy a personalized and flexible experience tailored to your interests. Explore the city at your own pace and discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Osaka Castle - The tour will begin with a visit to Osaka Castle, following a pleasant walk through the expansive park that surrounds it. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of its significant history, closely tied to Japan’s past. If desired, the tour can include entry into the castle, which houses a museum dedicated to Hideyoshi…
- Osaka Castle - The tour will begin with a visit to Osaka Castle, following a pleasant walk through the expansive park that surrounds it. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of its significant history, closely tied to Japan’s past. If desired, the tour can include entry into the castle, which houses a museum dedicated to Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a pivotal figure in Japan’s history.
- Dotombori District - Despite its popularity among tourists, the Dotombori district offers much to explore, including the iconic “running man” in the heart of Namba, the entertainment hub. The tour will provide a comprehensive look at this vibrant area, ensuring a memorable experience.
- Kuromon Market - The guide will enthusiastically introduce the unique street food market of Kuromon. From local delicacies to fugu (poisonous fish) and shellfish stalls, this visit promises to be a culinary delight. As this is a customized tour, there is an option to stop for a meal based on the guide’s recommendations, if desired.
- Shinsekai - The Shinsekai district, known for its distinctive working-class history and architecture, will be thoroughly explored. There is an option to sample a local specialty, if desired.
- America-mura - Discover the American district in Osaka, a trendy area favored by local youth. The tour will include a visit to “Triangle Park,” a vibrant gathering spot for all ages. Participants will enjoy a stroll through this eclectic district, where modernity meets hidden sanctuaries.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour (additional transport at own cost)
- Customizable experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Guided walking tour (additional transport at own cost)
- Customizable experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Knowledgeable local guide
What's Not Included
- Tickets for Osaka castle attractions (1200¥).
- Food and drinks
- Transport fee
- Shitennoji Attraction Tickets (¥400)
- Tickets for Osaka castle attractions (1200¥).
- Food and drinks
- Transport fee
- Shitennoji Attraction Tickets (¥400)
Additional Information
We offer you a totally private and personalized visit according to your tastes and desires.
We take care of picking you up directly at your hotel in order to put you in the best conditions.
The visit will be at your own pace, if you particularly like a place, we can stop where you want and when you want!
Are you looking for a particular figurine or…
We offer you a totally private and personalized visit according to your tastes and desires.
We take care of picking you up directly at your hotel in order to put you in the best conditions.
The visit will be at your own pace, if you particularly like a place, we can stop where you want and when you want!
Are you looking for a particular figurine or something to buy? Want to eat like a local? Want to maximize your day and soak up Osaka? Or do you simply want to learn more about Japan by spending the day alongside a local?
Allow us the privilege of guiding you and making your day a moment that will remain in your memory.
Location
Osaka Castle
1-1 Osakajo,
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(162 Ratings)
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159anthony
Oct 6, 2025
Great day in Osaka 2025 - Hugo,
Thank you for a great day experience in Osaka.
Your knowledge of history and culture gave us a great understanding of the Osaka and it's society.
The casual walking made for a great day trip.
Best Regards AC
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Yasothara_y
Sep 29, 2025
Hugo was wonderful. He... - Hugo was wonderful. He went out of his way to tailor the tour to our individual preferences as well as make reservations for us at a restaurant.
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Seandg2371ej
Sep 25, 2025
Fantastic. Highly recommend - Our walking tour with Hugo was great, definitely an excellent activity to see some great locations around Osaka. Hugo was knowledgeable and fantastic at getting us in the best photos opportunities. Highly recommended.
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Ronald_k
Sep 14, 2025
Osaka by Hugo - My tour guide Hugo met us at the train station as agreed at the time he agreed (ahead of time actually). He’s very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. Because I had my teenage son with me Hugo allowed us to adjust the tour to meet the desire of my son. This was great and my son really enjoyed himself. We truly enjoyed it flexibility and the tour you provided. We really enjoyed it.
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Anthony_p
Sep 10, 2025
we had an excellent tour... - we had an excellent tour of the castle, the shopping area and how to navigate the subway system our guide Hugo took us to an incredible and historic place for lunch he. He ordered for us and it was genuinely delicious.
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Ashland_b
Sep 7, 2025
Fantastic personalized tour! Highly recommend! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCEPTIONAL GUIDE - HUGO MADE OUR OSAKA EXPERIENCE UNFORGETTABLE!
As first-time visitors to Osaka, my husband and I couldn't have asked for a better guide than Hugo. From start to finish, he delivered an absolutely phenomenal day that has become the highlight of our entire trip to Japan.
Hugo's service began with incredible convenience - he met us right at our hotel, which was so helpful and made everything seamless from the very start. No confusion about meeting points or getting lost trying to find each other!
Hugo's expertise and local knowledge are truly impressive. He took us to incredible places we never would have discovered on our own - from the bustling energy of the fish market to the specialized charm of the Dotonbori kitchen ware district. But the real gem was Minoo Waterfall - one of Japan's top 50 most beautiful waterfalls! The hike there was perfectly manageable, and the scenery was breathtaking.
What sets Hugo apart is his ability to perfectly customize the experience. He somehow knew exactly what would captivate us - the serene beauty of Tennoji Gardens, the retro-futuristic atmosphere of Shin Sekai district, and that incredible sushi lunch! Speaking of which, Hugo's suggestion to turn our ultra-fresh sushi into a picnic in the nearby park was pure genius. Eating world-class sushi surrounded by cherry blossoms felt like a scene from a movie.
Hugo's linguistic skills are remarkable - he's fluent in Japanese, English, and French, which made communication effortless and allowed him to act as our cultural bridge throughout the day. Beyond his language abilities, Hugo is genuinely kind, considerate, and attentive to every detail. He even went above and beyond by helping us secure dinner reservations for tonight at a restaurant we'd been hoping to try.
If you're visiting Osaka and want more than just a typical tourist experience, Hugo is your guy. He doesn't just show you places - he creates memories. This was hands down one of the best guided experiences we've ever had anywhere in the world.
Book Hugo without hesitation - you won't regret it!
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U7304vpandyf
Sep 3, 2025
Excellent Tour - Really excellent tour, individual and personal. We can highly recommend Hugo as a personal guide. Many Thanks and we will contact you again when we will come back to Japan
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979juanjb
Aug 13, 2025
Nice afternoon tour of Osaka - We spent it.
Very well touring Osaka with the Family!
Hugo is very friendly and speaks Spanish very well!
I recommend it for a tour when planning to go to Osaka Japan
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Mark_c
Jul 22, 2025
khalid is an excellent... - khalid is an excellent tour guide, he knew everything we wanted to know about on our tour his english was great
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Carmenghia05
Jul 17, 2025
Insightful, laidback tour to ease into Osaka (like a local)! - I booked this tour for our 1st day in Osaka, because I wanted to be able to get our bearings in a new city and ask a local guide for help to figure out how to navigate ourselves for the rest of our trip. Hugo was extremely kind and generous with his knowledge and flexibly tailored our tour to meet our needs (I asked in advance if it was possible to seek Hugo’s guidance with some key things), while still touring us through Osaka’s main attractions. Hugo’s thoughtful and laid back approach to his tours, was a great way to ease into Osaka life (like a local!) Thanks for a great day Hugo!
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