“TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2025 Winner” tour! Weave through the streets of this fabled city with an experienced guide from Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Adam, Daniel & Kenzo who will start your Osaka journey with tales of local history, quirky facts & a healthy slice of humour. Experience Osaka as a local would, as you are shown the real Osaka. Experience Namba & Dotonbori, the neon heart of Osaka . Hit the back streets and see how the past lives with the present at Hozenji. Pass through Kuromon, the fish market that has served Osaka well for 200 years. Experience Shinsekai, the retro district, which will showcase its nostalgic charm from a time long past. Osaka Castle will showcase it's immens...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private personalized tour OR group tour with others.
Choose your hours: 5hrs, 6hrs, 7hrs.
Complimentary lunch featuring Osaka-style street food w/drink at a local restaurant.
This tour is mainly on foot. Two short train rides required.
Walking tour with two short train rides. Fares not included (¥240 & ¥190).
Hotel pick up is not offered for GROUP tours.
Vegan and gluten-free cannot be catered for at lunch.
Filming of the tour is not permitted
Tickets to any attractions.
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Tennōji Station
The night walking tour will end at Tennoji station.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The iconic symbol of Osaka in the Kansai region of central Japan played an important role in the unification of Japan during the samurai era of the sixteenth century. WE DO NOT ENTER OSAKA CASTLE.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
America Mura
Amerika-mura - or Amemura to the locals - is a warren of narrow streets which is at the heart of youth culture in Osaka, with dozens of shops catering to fans of urban apparel and hip-hop wear. But even if you’re not clothes-shopping, there are plenty of foreigner-friendly bars and restaurants in the area.
30 minutes
3
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
A covered shopping street which has been Osaka’s most important shopping area for 400 years with hundreds of shops lining this 600-metre long street, walk down here to experience Japan’s love of consumer retail.
30 minutes
4
Dotonbori Tsuribori
One of the main tourist destinations in Osaka, it is located along the Dōtonbori canal. The area is known for its nightlife and is filled with an explosion of neon lights, mouth-watering street food, retro vibes, stores, and bars. The area is also home to the famous Glico Man sign which is a popular photo spot for tourists and locals alike.
30 minutes
5
Hozenji Yokocho
A hard to find, narrow alleyway that has preserved the atmosphere of old Japan with its traditional lanterns and cobblestone paths.
30 minutes
6
Hozen-ji Temple
A small Buddhist temple located just off Dotonbori. Built in the 17th century and is dedicated to Fudo Myoo, one of the five wisdom kings in Buddhism.
30 minutes
7
Kuromon Market
DAY & PRIVATE TOURS ONLY A popular covered market in Osaka, Japan. It is also known as the “Gastronome” or “Osaka’s Kitchen” and has been around for over 200 years. The market is known for its fresh seafood, meat, and produce. See some of the finest seafood in Japan both prepped and eaten.
30 minutes
8
Shinsekai
A district in Osaka that was developed before WW2 with Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai. This area is an iconic and popular district of Osaka, its retro vibe and nostalgic neon attracting people from far and wide. A hidden gem that shows Osaka in its true, local colours.
“TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2025 Winner” tour! Weave through the streets of this fabled city with an experienced guide from Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Adam, Daniel & Kenzo who will start your Osaka journey with tales of local history, quirky facts & a healthy slice of humour. Experience Osaka as a local would, as you are shown the real Osaka. Experience Namba & Dotonbori, the neon heart of Osaka . Hit the back streets and see how the past lives with the present at Hozenji. Pass through Kuromon, the fish market that has served Osaka well for 200 years. Experience Shinsekai, the retro district, which will showcase its nostalgic charm from a time long past. Osaka Castle will showcase it's immens...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private personalized tour OR group tour with others.
Choose your hours: 5hrs, 6hrs, 7hrs.
Complimentary lunch featuring Osaka-style street food w/drink at a local restaurant.
This tour is mainly on foot. Two short train rides required.
Walking tour with two short train rides. Fares not included (¥240 & ¥190).
Hotel pick up is not offered for GROUP tours.
Vegan and gluten-free cannot be catered for at lunch.
Filming of the tour is not permitted
Tickets to any attractions.
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Tennōji Station
The night walking tour will end at Tennoji station.