Osaka · TOURS
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 tours & days out justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part of planning.
Drive a one-person go kart in a funny costume through Osaka’s sights like Namba and Dotonbori, with ID rules and safety brief.
“This was such a fun and unique experience! It is a great way to see Osaka. There are many costumes to choose from and it is easy to get around.”
Osaka Shinsekai food crawl in a small group. 13 dishes across 5 spots, plus 2 drinks, with an English guide.
“We had a great tour with Natalie! She was knowledgeable, personable, and focused on making the tour fun and informative. The food choices were delicious and varied from different stalls. Would absolutely recommend to anyone coming to Osaka”
Osaka night food tour through Shinsekai with 13 dishes at 5 local stops and two drinks in about 3 hours.
“Amazing. Brian was fun, knowledgeable and very accommodating to everyone’s need. Food was great, as was the experience.”
Shinsekai street food tour with 15 tastings and 3 drinks in about 3 hours. Local guide, Tsutenkaku history, and small-group Osaka bites.
“An amazing experience. Adam was a wonderful guide that not only presented the best foods but a great deal of knowledge. My family, full of picky eaters, loved the tour!”
Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, and side streets in 3 to 7 hours with a local guide, snack, and private options.
“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.”
Osaka’s dark backstreets, street-food tastings, and an optional izakaya dinner, led by a small-group local guide.
“Entertaining and educational tour showing a unique side to Osaka with some good food along the way. Thanks to Mari for showing everyone around, she was a great guide!”
Walk Shinsekai and Dotonbori for Tsutenkaku views, kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki, plus temple and Glico photos.
“Guide provided plenty of interesting information about the local cuisine and history. Friendly, personable, and a good listen.”
From Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima by shinkansen, bus, and ferry, with Peace Memorial sites and Itsukushima Shrine plus okonomiyaki.
“I loved how well run the tour was, such a good mix of pre-planned activities and free time. The tour was moving and fun, and the Shinkansen pick ups and drop offs were so smooth!! 10/10 would recommend”
A 3 hour Osaka backstreets walk with two side dish tastings and optional dinner, plus a rare look at the Taisho-Era red light quarter.
“Was well worth the effort after a few full day of walking to learn a great deal in a very short time. The pace was suitable and not over taxing”
Drive a street go kart through Osaka with a guide, character costume rental, and photo stops around Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori from $43.77.
“All very good with safety a priority. Karts in v good condition. Guide was very safe and took lots of photos”
Walk Osaka from castle grounds to Dotonbori neon, Kuromon Market food, Hozenji lantern alleys, and retro Shinsekai.
“Great use of the time. No rush but we could see everything. Daniel our guide showed he had great knowledge and experience and knew how to make the tour fun and interesting for everyone”
Kyoto in one day by bus: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama, with tickets and a guide.
“We have had the best day today visiting some beautiful places. Jewel, our guide went above and beyond all day and we learnt some really interesting facts from her. It was extremely hot and humid today so if doing this in the summer I recommend you bring a cloth or towel, hat, lots of water (although plenty of opportunities to top up) and comfortable clothes and shoes. I wouldn’t recommend for families with very young children because of the heat and the distance we covered.”
A 4-hour Osaka walk linking Osaka Castle Park, Korea Town, Harukas views, Shinsekai, Dotonbori, Kuromon, and Doguyasuji.
“AMAZING TOUR!! THIS IS A MUST DO TOUR ON YOUR FIRST DAY IN OSAKA Ferdinand was extremely knowledgeable and a amazing guide - his insights into the life and culture of Osaka and Japan are invaluable for visitors We absolutely loved our tour!!”
Osaka’s Shinsekai in an easy food-walk format. 15 dishes and drinks across local stalls and restaurants, guided by bilingual experts.
“Had a great time. Andy was a great guide. Made the tour memorable.”
Private Osaka walking tour with a local host and tailor-made route, covering shrines, Umeda underground shopping, and Dotonbori neon areas.
“Our tour with Maria was one of the best ever. Maria took us to all the listed sights providing insight and stories along the way. We felt like we not only saw Osaka’s sights, but also really learned a lot about the culture and hidden gems. Maria’s English is outstanding! I would highly recommend this tour with Maria!”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
