Japan · OSAKA TOURS
Osaka is a city that eats. The 15 below run through Dotonbori, Shinsekai and the standing bars in between, plus the castle and the day trips to Nara and Kobe, each priced and clear about how many dishes are actually included.
Drive Osaka’s streets in costume on a small-group go-kart tour past Dotonbori, Namba, Tsutenkaku Tower, and local neighborhoods.
“This was the best go kart experience I had! The guide took pics of us and VIDEO as well! He took us through amazing routes and we had so much fun! I def recommend!”
Explore Osaka Castle’s museum, panoramic tower views, and Toyotomi Stone Walls with a $7 QR-code ticket that skips the purchase queue.
“Was a really easy entry! Definitely recommend buying this ticket beforehand as the ticket line was super long. Further recommend going morning of a weekday as it was quite busy in the afternoon. Definitely a must while visiting Osaka!”
Eat your way through Osaka’s Shinsekai with 13 to 15 local dishes, two drinks, five eateries, and an English-speaking guide.
“Nice guide, interesting tour around Shinsekai and ate at small local places, all well organised and delicious”
Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five Shinsekai eateries, with two drinks, local stories, and a small-group walk through neighborhood food spots.
“Great experience with Mari on December 30th getting to sample food and drinks and learn a bit about Shinsekai! I liked that we visited a lot of small businesses that I probably wouldn't have found on my own without a guide. Our group was small - only 9 people - so we could visit small restaurants that a big tour wouldn't have gone to. I definitely recommend this experience for first-time visitors to Osaka.”
Explore Shinsekai through 15 Osaka food tastings, three drinks, five local stops, and lively stories from an area guide.
“Fantastic tour with a very fun, engaging, knowledgeable and affable guide. Adam was the perfect guide for the trip and I would do another tour with him in an instant.”
Walk through Osaka’s Nagai Botanical Garden by day, then watch teamLab’s lights, music, and digital art transform its plants and pond after dark.
“Good but I wasnt expecting a huge amount. This is not comparable to team labs Tokyo but it was a decent experience.”
Learn the meaning of Japanese tea ceremony, whisk your own matcha, and enjoy seasonal sweets in a quiet tatami room in Osaka.
“Very informative. Great experience. Learned to make matcha. Thank you.”
Explore Osaka’s famous sights, secret lanes, markets, arcades, and local food with a flexible guide-led walking tour from $31.84.
“This is a must do tour. We had a brilliant guide, Harry, who gave us the background stories to the area and important information to help us understand the history and the culture but also gave us lots of tips to assist us to navigate the city of Osaka. Harry was relatable and very droll. It was a great way to spend our first day in Japan.”
See Osaka beyond Dotonbori on a guided walk through Kuromon Market, back alleys, America-mura, Shinsekai, and Osaka Castle.
“It was fun and insightful, and very flexible! We were two couples independently joining the tour led by Stephanie, and she was a gem explaining and answering our questions, including great tips for dinner, shopping, and taking pictures of us. Flexible, as we all wanted to visit a cute vintage store in Amerikamura, where she also shared some extra knowledge about it! We can only recommend this tour to understand the way of life and the vibes of Osaka better. The 3-hour tour covered a lot of different aspects, and we could discover a lot of hidden gems! Thank you for making this evening special!”
Explore Osaka’s backstreets, red light district, local food stalls, and overlooked history on a thoughtful three-hour evening walk.
“This tour was so interesting - you get to find some cool spots you’d never find on your own, and hear all about some of the less talked about parts of the city. This tour really helped me see another side of Japan that I didn’t know about. Big thanks to our guide, Mari, who has a wealth of knowledge about Osaka and is so excited to share it.”
Make maki and nigiri with English-speaking instructors near Dotonbori, then eat your sushi in this affordable 1-hour-40-minute Osaka class.
“If you love sushi and want to learn how to make your own, this class is a must. It was a fun time and a great experience for the price, a good amount of sushi is made (1 maki roll and about 4-8 nigiri depending on how fast you go)”
See Osaka from the Umeda Sky Building’s 40th-floor observatory, with a glowing rooftop Sky Walk, flexible entry, and striking city views.
“Well worth a visit. Incredible to see the vision behind this building and see time lapse of the sky garden being lifted into place. Amazing views.”
Taste kushikatsu, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki while exploring Osaka’s Shinsekai and Dotonbori with a small local-led group.
“Guide provided plenty of interesting information about the local cuisine and history. Friendly, personable, and a good listen.”
Review of Universal Studios Japan’s one-day e-ticket, with tips for Nintendo World, Harry Potter, queues, transport, and value.
“we loved the experience, the HP scenario leaves you speechless”
Explore Namba after dark with a local guide, three izakaya stops, Osaka food, Japanese drinks, hidden alleys, and optional karaoke.
“Fabulous guide..we meet great people from other countries. Mimi was very friendly and took us to 3 great places.”
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