Osaka Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

Explore Osaka’s vibrant culture on a 3-hour walking tour from Namba to Shinsekai. Discover hidden gems, culinary delights, and rich history with a local guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kuromon Market - Kuromon Market stands as one of Osaka’s most renowned culinary destinations, often referred to as “Osaka’s kitchen.” With a rich history spanning over a century, this lively local market offers an array of fresh seafood, grilled street snacks, wagyu beef skewers, seasonal fruits, and traditional Japanese sweets. It’s an ideal spot…
What's Included
  • This is tour is a walking tour.
  • One non-alcoholic drink
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from the starting/departure point.
  • We do not go to Osaka Castle on this tour.
Additional Information

Join one of our daily tours as we navigate through the heart of Osaka, an excellent way to begin your journey here! An experienced and fully bilingual local guide will lead you through this unpolished gem of a city, revealing why it captivates so many visitors.
Discover the renowned Midosuji and Shinsaibashisuji, hubs of Japanese consumer retail….

Location
Namba HIPS
Please meet in front of the Namba Hips building. Your guide will be waiting there 5 minutes before the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Briansh2949yv
Aug 6, 2025
Great experience, amazing value! - A fantastic intro to Osaka! We absolutely loved this 3-hour walking tour, perfect for getting a feel for the city! The highlight for me was exploring Namba, with its incredible energy and hidden gems like the little temple we visited. Our guide, Tim, was friendly, engaging, and really knowledgeable—he answered all of our questions and made the whole experience super enjoyable. A great short tour for anyone new to Osaka. Would happily do it again!
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W9856ycjoem
Jul 21, 2025
- Great way to explore Osaka! This 3-hour walk from Namba to Shinsekai was full of interesting sights and local history. The guide was friendly, informative, and kept the pace just right. A fun and easy way to get to know the heart of Osaka!
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Go05701044620
Jul 21, 2025
Slip, slap, slop for a day of fun! - Although it was a brutal Japanese summer, time passed quickly because of Andy's interesting and enjoyable tour. I enjoyed myself, and the day became one filled with good memories. With many hidden gems discovered along the way and new friends, it was a day that I will always remember.
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Shirakawag2024
Jul 21, 2025
- This tour was such a great way to get our bearings in Osaka. Our guide was super chill, spoke and Japanese, and gave us a ton of insight without it ever feeling like a history lecture. We wandered through some shopping areas, and got to see how Osaka turns from being a city to a little temple area and back to the city. The food market stop was a favorite—so many food stalls and they had the melon bread ice cream sandwiches I was looking for. You really start to get why Osaka’s known for its food scene. The tour hit all the right notes: a mix of culture, local flavor, and just enough nerdy fun and jokes to keep it interesting. If it’s your first time in Osaka, this is 100% worth doing.
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Kenzob426
Jul 21, 2025
- Had an amazing time on the tour. The guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. My partner and I learnt so much about Osaka. 5 stars!!⭐️
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V6335qqjoshe
Jul 19, 2025
Hidden Gems, Great Vibes, Top Guide - Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Andy was an absolute legend – super knowledgeable, but also easy-going and funny, which made the whole thing feel like exploring the city with a mate who just happens to know all the hidden gems. We hit spots I’d never have found on my own, got a proper taste of Osaka’s culture, and learned heaps along the way without it feeling like a history lecture. Can’t recommend this enough if you want to experience the real Osaka.
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Christiansk7669bn
Jul 19, 2025
- Had an amazing time on our Osaka tour! We explored the vibrant streets of Namba, soaked in the energy and lights of Dotonbori (definitely a highlight!), and even picked up a few unique souvenirs in Doguyasuji shopping street. Our guide, Tim, was fantastic—super knowledgeable, fun, and made the whole experience feel effortless. We learned so much about the history and culture of Osaka, and he had great recommendations along the way. Highly recommend this tour if you want a deeper look into the heart of the city!
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).