Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group) | 3 hours to 7 hours

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Private 4hr Discovery Tour
2 Adults x $240.16
$480.32
Approx Total
$480.32
Pickup included
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
2 Adults x $178.50
$357.00
Approx Total
$357.00
Pickup included
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
2 Adults x $288.84
$577.68
Approx Total
$577.68
Pickup included
Private 7hr Expedition Tour
2 Adults x $357.00
$714.00
Approx Total
$714.00
Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
2 Adults x $44.14
$88.28
Approx Total
$88.28

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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
  • This is a tour on foot, but can use train or taxi if requested(at your own expense of course)
  • 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)

Overview

Kickstart your day or night Osaka walking adventure with this tour featured on Channel 5 British TV in 2023 on the hugely popular series "Jane McDonald In Japan", chosen for its "genuine, quirky & unfiltered snapshot of Osaka". Your local insider guide will pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humour:) You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR a group tour(mixed with other guests). Slip through the non-touristy bar/restaurant zones of Namba: hole in the wall eateries, as well as Kuromon seafood market. The retro district will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly vendors while the Dotonbori will provide a sensory overload, billoards glore! Osaka Castle will showcase it's immense role in the unification of Japan in 16th century (only 4hr , 5hr or 7hr tours) After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.

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Meeting points

2-chĹŤme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

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Meet at Namba Subway station (Midosuji Line), exit 24, at the top of the stairs (its at the exact point at where the pin is on the map). Namba SUBWAY station is the very centre of Osaka.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Hozenji Yokocho

    These hard to find winding, cobblestone alleys steeped with character & tradition is remarkable . We'll also find walls painted with Osaka's history etched into it.

    20 minutes

  • Dotonbori Tsuribori

    Visiting Osaka's Dotonbori River is a must.....one of our highlights. Along side this picturesque scene is a treasure trove full of more than a variety of stores to entertain you.

    45 minutes

  • Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

    Japanese fashion is unique, wonderful and crazy. Also see the wacky and cool gadget stores.

    20 minutes

  • New New Ebisubashi

    The original bridge was made out of wood in the 1600's...more than 400yrs later it still stand but now made out of iron. It is at the very heart of Osaka and is known as the local meeting spot.

    15 minutes

  • America Mura

    We'll guide you to hidden streets in this area where it has Japan's version of what they think America is. hahah, it even has a statue of liberty on top of a building

    15 minutes

  • Kuromon Market

    (almost always get here on a 3hr tour..depends how fast the group walks) We'll step into some fish market stores that look unremarkable from the outside but when inside exposes seafood heaven. Watch a store cut and prepare a fugu(puffer fish). Learn how to cut a tuna.... Salmon sashimi is some of the best I've had in Japan.

    15 minutes

  • Nipponbashi Denden Town (Pass By)

    (almost always get here on a 3hr tour..depends how fast the group walks) It's tricky navigating these tucked away quirky stores. Thats what we're here for...to take you to the gaming & cosplay zone and explore your inner nerdy side hahaha

  • Shinsekai

    (ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR, 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) We'll take you wayyy of the beaten path to discover the retro zone where the Osakan locals show their true colors. From crazy fishing restaurants to boardgame gaming shops to retro video machine arcades to old vinyl record stores.

    30 minutes

  • Tower Knives Osaka

    (ONLY ON THE 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) We get a private knife lesson here. Understand the whole process of how a knife is made (crafted at the rear of the building). After you'll get to experience cutting with these world famous knives of Sakai (made in the south of Osaka). This lesson is included in the price.

    15 minutes

  • Abeno Harukas

    (ONLY AVAILABLE ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Standing an impressive and staggering 300m tall, Abeno Harukasu is Japan's tallest building (not structure or tower). Staggering!

    20 minutes

  • Shitennoji

    (ONLY AVAILABLE ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) It is the first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan. A temple that exudes spirituality...even if you're not religious like me.

    30 minutes

  • Osaka Castle

    (ONLY AVAILABLE ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Osaka's most notable structure. The park surrounding will also be explored mentioning its role in how it unified Japan!

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Morimoto Tatami Shop

    (ONLY AVAILABLE ON A 7HR PRIVATE TOUR & IF ITS OPEN...OWNERS AREN'T OPEN ON SET DAYS)This concealed tatami shop off the main shopping area gives us a class on how the tatami mats are made with the igusa rush grass. Very unique experience!

    15 minutes

  • Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

    (ONLY AVAILABLE ON 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) I'm not a huge fan of museums, but this one is very different. The highlight is a reconstruction of an ancient Osaka town featuring houses, stores and homes of the wealthy & commoners.

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews

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Osaka with Adam!

Published on May, 2025

One of the best experiences I would recommend to anyone traveling to Osaka! Adam did a first class job and we would recommend him to everyone!

Quick overview of Osaka

Published on May, 2025

Stephanie was great. She gave us a history about Osaka and recommended great places to go eat shopping, and places with great view for pictures. She is very knowledgeable about the area and history . It was awesome and best part she also provided us a QR code for all get recommendations.

Perfect way to orientate ourselves at the start of our trip to Osaka

Published on May, 2025

We enjoyed a really informative tour seeing a lot of cool and different sights around the Dotombori district. We went in the morning when it wasn’t quite so busy and easier to get around. It was the perfect way to orientate ourselves at the start of a few days in Osaka!

A day in Osaka

Published on May, 2025

Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! Rudy was so wonderful and we learned a lot about the small burrows of Osaka!

Family trip

Published on May, 2025

Great overview of an interesting area , from a foreigners point of view . Luis our guide was interesting and informative , 3 hr tour was great

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