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. The walls are adorned with Osaka’s historical depictions.
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Dotonbori Tsuribori - A visit to Osaka’s Dotonbori River is essential and a highlight. This scenic area is surrounded by a plethora of diverse stores for your entertainment.
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Hozenji Yokocho - These elusive, winding cobblestone alleys are rich in character and tradition. The walls are adorned with Osaka’s historical depictions.
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Dotonbori Tsuribori - A visit to Osaka’s Dotonbori River is essential and a highlight. This scenic area is surrounded by a plethora of diverse stores for your entertainment.
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Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - Japanese fashion is distinct, delightful, and eccentric. Discover the quirky and innovative gadget stores as well.
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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 point in Osaka.
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America Mura - Explore hidden streets in this area showcasing Japan’s interpretation of America, complete with a Statue of Liberty atop a building.
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Kuromon Market - (typically reached on a 3-hour tour, depending on the group’s pace) Enter fish market stores that appear ordinary from the outside but reveal a seafood paradise within. Witness the preparation of fugu (puffer fish) and learn tuna cutting techniques. The salmon sashimi here is among the finest in Japan.
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Nipponbashi Denden Town - (typically reached on a 3-hour tour, depending on the group’s pace) Navigate these tucked-away, quirky stores with our guidance to explore the gaming and cosplay zone and embrace your inner enthusiast.
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Shinsekai - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON 4HR, 5HR, OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Venture off the beaten path to discover the retro zone where Osakan locals express their true selves. Enjoy unique fishing restaurants, board game shops, retro arcades, and vintage vinyl record stores.
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Tower Knives Osaka - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) Participate in a private knife lesson to understand the knife-making process, crafted at the building’s rear. Experience cutting with Sakai’s world-renowned knives, included in the tour price.
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Abeno Harukas - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Standing at an impressive 300 meters, Abeno Harukas is Japan’s tallest building, not just a structure or tower.
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Shitennoji - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) As Japan’s first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple, it radiates spirituality, even for those who are not religious.
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Osaka Castle - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Osaka’s most iconic structure, with a surrounding park that highlights its role in Japan’s unification.
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Osaka Ukiyoe Museum - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON A 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) A hidden gem dedicated to this unique, timeless art form, featuring a welcoming atmosphere with a blend of original Edo period works and new creations.
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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living - (AVAILABLE ONLY ON 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) This museum stands out with its reconstruction of an ancient Osaka town, showcasing the homes and stores 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 tickets to any attractions
- Transport Costs (normally none, or just 2 short rides of the train)
- Food & Drink is not included (except for 1 drink & a small side dish)
- Entry tickets to any attractions
- Transport Costs (normally none, or just 2 short rides of the train)
- Food & Drink is not included (except for 1 drink & a small side dish)
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.