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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Kylefg7990dr
Jul 20, 2025
- Couldn't believe how much Tim knew about Osaka history. Also incredibly friendly and took us to tons of epic spots. Fully recommend!
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Anitalk4720zr
Jul 19, 2025
Great tour and guide!!!! - One of my favorite tours. Anna was so engaging, fun and friendly. She took us through the castle, retail, food market and to a wonderful lunch. Her knowledge of history, tradition and culture coupled with impeccable English and Japanese make her a GEM of a guide!!!! Thank you so much, I’ll be referring!!!!
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H3434slgw
Jul 15, 2025
Great Ōsaka walking tour with Scott of Hungry Osaka - Scott was an amazing tour guide, he was so knowledgeable on the history of Osaka/Japan, and you could really tell he was a part of the community in Osaka. His food recommendations were delicious and he took the tour really slowly, we had ample time to stroll and see everything. We had quite a small group but he was super engaged and made us feel included, he spoke loudly and clearly and clearly knew his stuff. The only thing I would say is that maybe part of the tour could include access to the castle, or even the observation deck at the top, as that was a big part of the tour/history but we really just observed it from outside. Other than that I was very happy with my experience and would definitely reccomend this tour!
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Carolinemr9092gy
Jul 15, 2025
Fantastic tour - We had a fantastic experience on this tour! The guide, Andy was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating insights about the city and its rich history. I learned so much and saw parts of the city I never would have discovered on my own.
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Ryansm4585jw
Jul 13, 2025
Japenese tour guide with a fun Swiss twist! - Great tour guide! Anna was very informative while keeping the tour very friendly and casual. Had an amazing time. She also provided a helpful website of fun places to visit. 500 Yen martinis at cinque cento are delicious and very affordable!
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Kaitlynr621
Jul 12, 2025
11/10 - Scott was very informational and fun. Really brought the heart of Japan . We went to a lot of local yummy spots and proceeded to give the rest of our group some sense of direction the next day. At the end he even gave my daughter a sticker!
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965bernardom
Jul 12, 2025
Experience Osaka with an expert - Tim was the best guide on our trip. He was highly knowledgeable and friendly, which made our experience truly enjoyable.
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Q6246ycajv
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing walking tour in Osaka - This was a a really fun and interesting tour! Our guide Tim was awesome! He was a great, very knowledgeable, and very attentive to all the details. He really ran the extra mile to make sure all of us had un unforgettable experience. He took us to top sights, explained culture very well, and offered delicious food along the way. I highly recommend this tour!
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Mikesealey
Jul 11, 2025
Brilliant tour with a great guide. Do this on your first day in Osaka - A very informative, interesting and relaxed tour of the many sides of Osaka. Tim was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, helpful, caring and charismatic. Nothing seemed too much trouble and was open to any questions The pace was just right for our group. Starting with the historic castle and ending up in the bright party district. Thank you Tim for a great tour. Make sure you do this on your first day in Osaka.
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Laurash4709tl
Jul 8, 2025
Amazing tour of Osaka - Tim was a fantastic guide, he was very knowledgeable, with a great sense of humor and willing to answer all of our questions. Osaka is a beautiful area with a variety of interesting sites to visit. Highly recommend.
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From $88
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).