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A wonderful introduction to this fascinating country and culture. Fast paced tour requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Japanese hotel rooms are all relatively sm...

Japan was a stunning country to visit and Explore took us to places which we not have found as independent travellers. Our leader was excellent and went the extra m...

We saw just about everything there is to see without it being frenetic. You do need a reasonable level of fitness to manage as we walked around 90 miles. It is impos...

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OSAKA TOURS IN ENGLISH WITH LOCALS

Uncover the exuberant spirit of osaka with our walking tours and exclusive private tours, osaka city tours: walking tours & tailored private tours.

Join us to unravel the magic of Osaka, a city pulsating with energy and charm. Our Osaka walking tours plunge deep into the city’s heart, showcasing its vibrant food culture, idiosyncratic neighborhoods, and quintessential local nuances. 

With a team of insiders who possess a deep passion for Osaka’s local culture, we promise an experience you will remember.

Looking to tailor your journey? Our Osaka private tours allow us to adapt the itinerary to your personal interests. 

Whether you’re drawn to the grandeur of castles and temples, the tranquility of gardens, or the hustle and bustle of local markets, we know just the right places to introduce you to in Osaka.

Osaka Walking Tours and More

Our tours in Osaka rank among our most popular offerings. We’re unabashedly smitten by this city and take great pleasure in sharing it with visitors. 

Join us for an indulgent Osaka foodie tour , or immerse yourself in our favorite spots during a private vehicle tour of Osaka . 

We’re here to answer any queries about our itineraries, ensuring your trip to Japan is memorable and enjoyable. Just get in touch .

From ¥13,000

Deep Osaka All-Inclusive Nighttime Foodie Adventure

From ¥68,000.

Private Tour of Osaka’s Best and Brightest

From ¥8,050.

Osaka private walking tour

From ¥72,060.

Private Tour of Osaka’s Castle, Temples, Gardens and Tombs

From ¥77,140.

Kyoto Tour from Osaka

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Deep Dive: Osaka Food Markets from Local to Luxurious!

From ¥12,180.

LGBTQ Osaka Tour

Venture beyond the city with day trips from osaka.

Beyond the enchanting streets of Osaka, we offer day trips that introduce you to the splendor of neighboring cities. You can accompany us on a Kyoto tour starting from Osaka or perhaps unwind with a visit to the soothing hot springs of Kobe . 

Although Osaka brims with attractions, we also adore the wider Kansai region. On our day trips from Osaka, let us guide you to our favorite local spots, enriching your journey with insider tips and recommendations.

Our Commitment: Transparency in Our Osaka Tours

In all our guided tours of Osaka, we strongly commit to transparency. We provide comprehensive details about all costs, inclusions, and exclusions, allowing you to know exactly what to expect. 

Rest assured, our tours are free from hidden fees, forced shopping, or endless add-ons, especially during our food tours. When we declare that food is included, we stand by our word. 

Join one of our Osaka city tours for an unforgettable experience.

Public Transit or Pickup

For our walking tours and night tours, meeting spots are always conveniently located close to train or subway stops. For car tours, pick up is included, but for walking and night tours, pick up can be arranged at additional cost.

Expert Guides

Real English, real skills, and great personalities. Our guides have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with interesting, fun, and memorable tours.

Fully Narrated

During our Japan tours, we never leave you to wander about on your own. Your guide stays with you the whole time, unless, for example, you want a bit of time to roam a garden or have lunch on your own.

Our night tours include dinner, our half-day walking tours have no meal stops, and our full-day tours have a lunch stop at your expense (we will consult with you and find a place to your liking).

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Our Osaka tours are specially designed to take you on an extraordinary adventure through Osaka. Our expert guides will take you through the vibrant Dotonbori district, the historic Osaka Castle, and the fascinating Kuromon Ichiba Market, where you can experience the city’s rich culture and cuisine. Discover the art of Japanese theater at the National Bunraku Theater, indulge in the city’s delicious street food, and enjoy the thrilling rides at Universal Studios Japan. Our Osaka tours are designed to cater to your interests and preferences, ensuring a personalized and exceptional experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the vibrant city of Osaka. Book your Osaka tour with us today. Check out all our tours from Osaka for fun day trips to other cities!

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"The tour was a perfect amount of time at each location. Highly recommend for anyone that doesn't want to stress over the planning." Briana, traveled in February 2024

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Highlights of Japan - 7 Days

"Would i'd rather gone to the cherry blossom forest than the Fuji museum." John, traveled in April 2024

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South Japan Express

"Amazed with our first Japan trip. Hope to be back in winter 😊" Selica, traveled in March 2024

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Japan: Castles & Cuisine

"I was satisfied with the tour." Dominic, traveled in August 2018

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Japan Kansai - 6 Days

"A fabulous tour, tremendously well organised and the tour guide added greatly to the experience." Chris, traveled in November 2018

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"The hotels selected for us were excellent. The experience was positive." Peter, traveled in May 2023

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"We were very happy. His straightforward explanations made us know distinctive Japan culture." Jakob, traveled in May 2023

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"I was able to explore so many different parts of Japan within 5 days. I had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed my time in Japan." Grant, traveled in April 2024

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"Really full of knowledge & also got to you know you so could tell some personal things you'd like about the areas." Jamie, traveled in September 2023

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"The tour was great, we got to see many of the popular sites and the accomodation was always comfortable and clean." Emma, traveled in November 2023

What people love about Osaka Tours

We had great tour guides for this tour. It was a perfect amount of time at each location. The tour guides were very professional and educational! We learned so much and we got to relax the most during this tour because we didn't need to plan or worry about logistics! Appreciated our tour guides, very punctual and to-the-schedule! There was also a good balance of free-time with the scheduled times! Highly recommend for anyone that doesn't want to stress over the planning, wants an appetizer palette of Japan and loves to learn about history & culture!

I like the tour.zu is good guide.frindly ,and she try the best. I like her to be my guide again.

Went here with my three friends- amazed with our first Japan trip. Hope to be back in winter ?

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Your most memorable tour in Osaka

The city of osaka flourished around the eponymous osaka castle during the edo era, and is now the third largest city in japan. it is said to be the center of commerce and is a vibrant city with an atmosphere distinct from that of tokyo or kyoto. please visit osaka and get to know a different side of the country..

One day tour to Mt. Koya from Osaka. Be enchanted.

Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well.

[Basic course] Historical and Modern Osaka tour

Are you not sure what to do in osaka for the first visit then how about trying this basic course, which you'll see both historical and modern sites of osaka. also osaka is famous for food culture and we'll explore a market where you'll see and try many kinds of food. bar hopping tour is also available as an option in the evening after the basic tour..

Himeji Castle and temple of the Last Samurai from Osaka

There are more than 300 castles in the japan, but only 12 have original castle towers. of the 12, himeji castle is the largest, most beautiful and designated as japanese national treasure and world heritage site. shoshazan engyoji temple, known as the filming location of the movie "the last samurai", is a very prestigious temple and was said to be the three major dojos of the tendai sect in the middle ages. the view from mt. shosha climbed by ropeway is superb., osaka highlights tours.

Osaka Highlights, Best for the first timer

There are a lot of places to visit, a lot of things to do in osaka. from historical sites to food venders hopping. choose 3-4 places you want to visit from the list below and let me know. i will customize a tour for you..

Osaka One Day Tour with history & local food

Osaka is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan. It has a mix of unique cultures which are traditional and modern. It has developed and flourished for geographical reasons. This tour includes Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, which have a long history in Japan, and the Sky Building, which has a remarkable modern architecture. Osaka is also famous for delicious foods. You can enjoy eating local and special food in Osaka. Let's enjoy the tour together !

One day tour of Osaka

Osaka has been developed as international commercial city historically. people have developed the special culture in food, entertainment. this tour covers the historical sight-osaka castle, downtown-dotonbori, and new osaka station area with umeda sky building. we may add some more spots depending upon the interests of the customer. you enjoy the local gourmet dining, entertainment, and historical sights. you will catch the energy of osaka people as the international city..

Hotspots & Hidden Gems of Osaka Tour (5hrs)

Andy (half japanese half aust. ) your local guide, will kickstart your osaka adventure discovering both the highlights & secret spots. we'll pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humor:) (this tour was featured on channel 5 british tv in 2023 with jane mcdonald on the series "jane mcdonald in japan") this is a private tour so we can totally make this 100% personalized .

Osaka Food & Drink Tours

Deep Osaka Food & Drink Tours (13 dishes included)

Explore osaka like a local, through the eyes of your japanese-australian tour guide, andy-kenji. (this tour will be featured on the uber famous food netflix show "someone feed phil" on season 7) as a foreigner, you maybe hesitant to enter the tiny bars & restaurants tucked away in alleys. i'll make this an unforgettable experience by featuring 5 stops, 13 delicious, local dishes(included in the cost). i'll include the most flavorful and iconic of japanese food and some rare more local dishes..

Kuidaore Tour 　Pig out on Osaka soul foods

I am so proud of the food in osaka. takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kusikatsu is most famous food in here. but we have more amazing food in here osaka. i could arrange depends for what you wanna eat. ramen,gyoza,sushi,yakitori etc... please let me know if you are vegetarian or allergy of the food etc...

Izakaya Hopping & Sightseeing in Minami Area, Osaka

This tour is meant for those who would like to enjoy sightseeing in minami ( south ) area, osaka and eating and drinking at three izakayas ( japanese-style taverns ) for relatively reasonable prices in a friendly atmosphere..

Namba Food & Sake Tour Excursion

As an ex-assistant food & beverage manager/director for various prominant hotels & restaurants here in japan and having been here since 1983, i kind of know my way around japanese food and sake. let me give you a tour that you not soon forget. be ready..

Osaka Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Perfect Trip in Osaka

There are many interesting and exciting places to visit in osaka. but it might take at least a few days to visit all the popular places. so i chose the best places to visit in osaka and i will take you to all in 1 day you will enjoy the culture and history and food of osaka. and i'm sure that you will be in love with osaka by the end of the tour ;).

Osaka City Overview Tour

As a osaka local person, i take you to the places where are so photogenic and good memories. osaka has so deepen history and culture, but until now unknown generally. i introduce real osaka's atmosphere and give you the best experiences. food, historical places, local shopping places, good-warming people etc... let's enjoy and explore the fantastic osaka with me.

Osaka : OLD & NEW Tour 6 hours

Firstly, you will visit osaka castle. the castle was built in the late16th century during the medieval ages. after learning about the warring state times in japan, you will visit the osaka museum of housing and living to see and feel how the people in osaka lived in the 1830s. on the contrary to visiting a few historic places besides tenmangu shrine as “old”, we will visit dotonbori area, as “new”, representing modern times in the southern part of osaka..

Modern Art Naoshima Island

When you use ferry from uji port of okayama prefecture, in 25 minutes a giant red pumpkin come into view through the early morning haze clinging to the dockside. today, naoshima island has become one of the brightest stars in japan's contemporary art scene. in chischu art museum you appreciate "open field" designed by james turrell. it is an art as if it were sucked in the light. other exhibits are 5 paintings of water lily by claude monet..

Osaka Nightlife Tours

Osaka/Namba Evening Tour for Foodies

Backstreets in namba offer lots of great little shops, restaurants and bars for the locals. i will take you to the area and ask you choose 2-3 spots and restaurants to visit. you'll start the tour from nipponbashi (osaka's sub-cultural mecca) or doguyasuji (kitchen equipment street including potteries and knives) and end the tour in dotonbori. kuromon market is optional..

Osaka Skyscraper: ABENO HARUKAS

Abeno harukas building has just opened on march 7th, 2014. it's the tallest building in japan with a height of 300 meters, exceeding even the yokohama landmark tower by 4 meters. the abeno and the ten-noji area is the commercial center and transportation hub of southern osaka. abeno harukas has an observatory deck on the 59th and 60th floor, "tenku teien" or sky garden on the 58th floor and an observatory restaurant on the 57th floor. the osaka marriott miyako hotel is on the 19th, the 20th floor, and also from the 38th to the 55th floor. offices are on the 21st to the 37th floor. there's a museum on the 16th floor and the kintetsu department store covers everything from the 14th floor down to the b2 level. in particular, the 360 degree panoramic view of osaka city from the top floor is a picturesque night scene because there aren't any high buildings around the abeno harukas. inside the kintetsu department store you will find many luxury brand boutiques, shops and restaurants. i'm sure you'll enjoy shopping and eating there. there are also many restaurants at q's mall, mio, or tennoji station building, which are buildings around the abeno harukas. why don't you enjoy the magnificent view of osaka from osaka's newest skyscraper.

Osaka Night Tour

Osaka starts to glow and show totally different side at night, which is really beautiful and exciting. i would like to explore the night with you this tour is focused on visiting the best night life spots in osaka. if you want a night adventure in osaka, this is the tour for you..

Let's Enjoy Nightlife in Namba

◎jusy and sizzling "yakitori" grilled chicken screwed in namba osaka's best gourmet area in osaka ◎walking on dotombori street challenge cork gun shooting and play crane game ◎ cozy and stylish bar with a nice bartender offers 5 types of shochu tasting with free appetizers and party games.

Osaka Nature & Outdoor Tours

Sacred mountain trekking at Mt. Miwa

O-miwa shrine is known to be the oldest shrine in japan and japanese shinto. mt. miwa stands just behind o-miwa shrine because it is the sacred mountain as well as the object of worship, which is said to be reserving the primitive style of japanese shinto and shrine..

Osaka-Castle exploring or Yodo-river boat cruising and Dotonbori electives of yours

Please select either of osaka-castle exploring or yodogawa(oukawa)river boat cruising. the guests who stay at namba are recommendable. please come to the front gate of nankai namba station 3for the landmark near here. we will go to destination by subway. the place is tembabashi. it takes 20~30min.then,go to castle-exploring (2~3hours) or cruising and walking. in addition, you can get your electives within the duration. there are dotonbori, kuromon market and shitennouji temple..

Relaxing Local Nature Walk outside the Osaka City

This tour includes a lot of nature walk through the local beautiful river, green parks, the sea and a local "must-visit" shrine called ebessan in nishinomiya city, hyogo (about 20min by train from osaka city) these places are not known as tourist sites but very popular for locals. explore and enjoy the local hidden places.

Kumano-Kodo Choishi-michi/One day tour

Walk one of world heritage kumano-kodo trails "choishi-michi" which is nearest to osaka and kyoto. it is an antient access way to koyasan fonded by the great monk kukai. its name is coming from the 180 stupas (choishi) stand along the trail, which people have been prayed to. the total distance is 22km, takes roughly 7 hours without transportation/rest if you have good physical ability. the trail mostly keeps its original style when opened., osaka shopping tours.

Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Osaka Minami Modern City

Osaka minami is the district where all the young people from the region aim to be come with me to discover this area. new trends, fashion, electronics... and food you will have whatever you want..

Strolling along the Longest Shopping Arcade in Japan

Tenjinbashi-suji shopping arcade in osaka is 2.6 km long with more than 600 restaurants and stores. it is the longest fully covered arcade in japan where ordinary osaka people eat and shop every day. we will start our tour at temmangu shrine, wishing for the success of our day. then, we will leisurely walk up to the north, stopping at variety of shops and nibbling favorite local foods..

大阪徒步小旅行、吃遍（小吃等）、买东西

给您们介绍一下大阪的平民区、吃b级美食，逛游，买东西（土産品）（一般的旅游公司不包含的行程）。 但是所谓观光买点也包含(比如说”阿倍野harukas”、”大阪城”等等） 还有随行，商量买土産品。 不用担心，一切都拜托我吧！ ：短时间，有效地周游大阪！.

Explore! Osaka No.1 local shopping street Tenjinbashisuji

-tour around tenjinbashi which is the longest shopping street in japan 2.6km long -visit osaka museumof housing and living. reappearance of osaka downtown in edo period. you can experience to wear kimono and walk around, take pics in old osaka downtown atmosphere. -back street of tenjinbashi. there are 1000s of little local restaurants bars and food market.

Osaka Unique Experience Tours

Let's Enjoy A Japanese Baseball Game!!

Hanshin koshien stadium is the mecca of both high school baseball and professional baseball. the stadium was built in 1924 and named the koshien stadium. it's the oldest baseball stadium in japan and the third oldest baseball stadium in the world. it is said that the stadium was modeled after the polo grounds, the home of the new york giants. when babe ruth visited japan for the japan-u.s. all-star series, hot dogs were sold for the first time in japan..

Be Insiders of Japan—the North of Osaka

Let’s explore every aspect of osaka together—sightseeing, cuisine, japanese own underground culture, out of main street but in the north of osaka prefecture, where japanese families actually having lives.

My local experience tour

This is a tour to fully enjoy our local area. it's a tour where you can see historical local castle, climb mountains with a view of waterfalls. after that, soak in our proud hot springs, experience traditional kimono, and from exploring historical sites to enjoying traditional activities like wearing kimonos and visiting local hot springs. offering this diverse range of activities can make for a well-rounded and memorable tour.

My local hot spring experience tour

This tour is tailored for global travelers who appreciate new ecotourism ventures in our region. it introduces the flavors of our area near kansai airport, offering a genuine taste of japanese hospitality, hot springs, it’s a tour to experience bathing in a japanese forest hot spring and savoring a leisurely lunch, allowing for a relaxed time., osaka off the beaten path tours.

Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours (With Dinner Option)

Explore the non-touristic areas of osaka on this internationally recognized award winning tour (voted # 1 in the whole of japan on all the big review websites), where the veil of "perfect japan" will be lifted. get an unfiltered understanding of how the city really functions in the abandoned buildings area, retro zone, alleys, redlight district, gambling dens, yakuza strongholds and more..

The Visit to the Memorial Spots in Summer War of Osaka

I would like to introduce to you the temple town in the south of osaka. the town is mixed with old-fashioned and modern osaka. i take you to the the memorial spots in the summer war of osaka between toyotomi and tokugawa during warry states period..

Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, the Largest Burial Mounds in Japan

The sumiyoshi grand shrine was founded in 211 and is dedicated to the sea gods which are the sumiyoshi sanjin (sumiyoshi three gods) and the empress jingu. it's the headquarters of the approximately 2,300 sumiyoshi shrines nationwide. about 2.35 million people visited the shrine during the first three days of the new year in 2013. then we'll move to sakai-higashi station by train. you can see a panoramic view of osaka city including abeno harukas., osaka kids & family friendly tours.

Temple Tour and Japanese restaurant

"temple tour and japanese cultural experience" is a unique and immersive tour to nakayama temple, just 30 minutes from osaka. explore the serene grounds, visit zodiac temples, and marvel at the blue five-story pagoda. enjoy bouncy ball scooping too. discover the beauty of japanese temples and indulge in the rich cultural heritage. lunch at a japanese restaurant..

Family-Friendly Osaka Highlights

This tour covers some of the most popular attractions in osaka, including osaka castle, the museum of housing and living, and umeda sky building. what sets the tour apart is that the guide is a mother of two, making it ideal for families with children. with my experience and understanding of the needs of families, i ensure that the tour is enjoyable and engaging for both kids and adults. join me for a memorable exploration of osaka's history, culture, and stunning cityscape..

Cup Noodle Museum in Ikeda

We love cupnoodle explore the history of nissin cup noodles. you can make original cup noodles for 500 yen. if you wish, we can also take you on a tour to minoh falls and the hankyu founder kazuzo kobayashi history museum (a separate charge applies). ※due to equipment maintenance, the museum will be closed from december 26, 2023 (tuesday) to january 31, 2024 (wednesday)., osaka shore excursion tours.

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“ Great introduction to Osaka ”

Atsuko was informative and very friendly. It was a great way to start our Japan journey and experience Osaka. Atsuko was able to accommodate our dietary needs and helped us with little tips for the rest of our stay in Osaka including restaurant recommendations near our hotel (as well as ways to find our way back to the hotel). I would highly recommend booking with Atsuko for enjoyable tour. Arigatou gozaimasu!

Hello Ms. Tamara, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour on the 1st day of the trip in Japan. It was fun for me to talk with both of you and show some attractive places to you. Osaka has many attractive places. It was great you enjoyed your stay in Osaka. Thank you for joining my tour. Please say hello to Ayla. Best regards, Atsuko

Osaka's Ultimate Food Adventure: A Culinary Journey Through Dotonbori & Shinsekai!

“ A lot of fun! ”

Kazu was very accommodating and patient as I amended plans several times due to changes with travel plans. He was quick to adapt and keen to ensure that the tour was tailored to my specific interest. As a solo traveler it is important that you can get along with your guide as it is just you and them- and Kazu made sure to put me at ease and that I had a fun and interesting time!

Kazuyoshi M.

Dear Tawana, Thank you very much for your kind words and wonderful review! It was my pleasure to accommodate your changing plans and tailor the tour to your specific interests. I'm delighted to hear that you had a fun and interesting time on the tour. Sharing the local Osaka experience with you brought me great joy and fulfillment as a guide. I thoroughly enjoyed introducing you to the unique rules of eating kushikatsu and exploring the fascinating subculture of Osaka's gachapon (capsule toy) machines. These moments truly made the tour special, and I am glad they added to your experience. Additionally, I had a fantastic time sharing the Kansai dialect written on your sunglasses and guiding you through selecting souvenirs, showcasing the rich culture of Osaka. Your enjoyment of these aspects is what makes my job so rewarding. Thank you again for choosing my tour. I look forward to the opportunity to guide you on another adventure in Japan! Warm regards, Kazu

“ Hiroyuki is a wonderful guide! ”

My family and I had the pleasure of having "Hiro" as our guide for our two days in Osaka. On the first day, he took us to see the highlights of Osaka. On the second, he took us to Koya San. Both days were extremely special. Hiro, fluent in English, spent the first part of his career working in cultural management for the Japanese government so his knowledge of these sites is extraordinary. What is even more amazing, is his ability to explain very complicated details (historical, religious, and cultural) in the most concise and approachable way. His manner is calm and professional; he's a true gentleman and the perfect guide for travelers serious about getting the most meaning from their time here. Highest recommendation!!

Hiroyuki T.

It was very nice meeting you and your wonderful family in Osaka and Koyasan. I had a wonderful time myself. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. You have a wonderful son. He is very clever. He remembered everything that I explained and he asked me a lot of questions, and it was so impressive. And he showed a lot of interests and respect to our culture which was also very impressive. Please say hello to him and your husband. Please come back to Japan in the near future, there are a lot more here that I want to show you. Oh, I will have to be stay healthy until them. Thank you again and take care. Hiro

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Osaka serves as the primary international travel hub into southern Japan, and is one of the nation’s most culturally dynamic cities. Osaka city is the largest city in the Kansai region, and a great center of Japanese arts and culture. As the second largest city in Japan, it is southern Japan’s economic powerhouse. Formerly known as Naniwa, it was Japan’s first capital in the 7th and 8th centuries. And at the forefront of Osaka’s historical treasures stands magnificent Osaka Castle. The original fortress was built by the famed samurai warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, though it has had to be rebuilt a few times over the years. The castle tower includes a museum to commemorate the life of Hideyoshi and to honor Osaka Castle’s history. For a slice of contemporary Osaka, there is Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. Here is where locals go for a night on the town – where they enjoy the local okonomiyaki (a pancake with various toppings) and takoyaki (grilled octopus rolled in dough). The people of Osaka are known to be funny and down-to-earth, although, at times, cruder and pushier than other Japanese people. And Dotonbori is full of classic examples of their blunt and sarcastic sense of humor in the large displays and bright signage lighting up the entertainment district. Please see below for tours that include Osaka:

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Tokyo / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $2898.00

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8 days 7 nights | from us $3198.00.

Anime Flavor Tour is the best thing to fulfill your Otaku needs. We will go to some of the popular anime spots while learning about Japan’s culture.

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7 days 6 nights | from us $3198.00.

Tour the must-see sights of Tokyo & Kyoto, enjoy cultural activities, and visit the best Japanese cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.

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We had a great tour guide (Miharu). Very sweet and knowledgeable she gave us alot of history but also insight into Japanese culture. It was an amazing experience with so many different places and activities.

The best decision we made was to book a tour through AJT. Our guide, Miharu, did an excellent job and provided information and history before we arrived at each stop on our tour. She kept the itinerary focused and gave us just enough time at each location to get a taste of it. We cannot wait to return to Japan and visit some new places.

This tour was amazing. It allowed us to see so much of Japan and learn facts about the people & culture along the way. Our tour guide and drivers were professional & helpful. Before the tour, AJT helped answer my questions and helped arrange pre-tour transportation from the airport to the hotel. We would recommend to anyone searching for a tour to use AJT.

Loved it all! Wish we would of had more time! Made some great memories and would definitely go again! Size of the group was perfect and made the experience easier!

We gained great appreciation for the culture and history of Japan through the sites we visited. The transportation was comfortable and convenient, and our guide, Trend, was outstanding, knowledgeable and entertaining. The accommodations were terrific, and it was so convenient to have two meals included each day. We enjoyed every aspect of the tour and we'd highly recommend it to others!

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"Jessica gave us a great look around, she had good local knowledge "

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"Sebastian was just a fun vibe. Very relaxed and did well with my elderly mother."

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"My family was lucky enough to experience "10 tastings of Osaka" with Naoki. He took us through Shin-Sekai, Dontonbori, and Samba area in Osaka. Naoki is from Osaka and took us to 3 amazing restaurants and 1 food stand. He not only taught us about the food, but he also took us to some popular spots and temples where he taught us about the history. He was very knowledgeable about all things Osaka. We learned so much on this tour and came out with a better understanding of their culture and history. I can't imagine coming to Osaka and not doing this experience. Naoki was so generous and fun. He was an excellent host and I highly recommend any tour with him. Naoki, Thank you so much for this amazing experience and generosity."

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"Our family of four, two adults and two teenage children, had a wonderful time with Hiromi! She easily accommodated some food restrictions we have and we had PLENTY to eat. We had delicious treats from different areas of town and Hiromi was able to tell us about the city and popular things to see or do while we walked in between stops. We’d highly recommend anyone to book with Hiromi. Just remember to come hungry!"

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"We chose Naoki by pure luck, we’re so grateful, he was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, we could not have had a better tour, we ate in 4 separate spots with drinks in each and Naoki’s local knowledge was invaluable. If you are coming to Osaka or surrounding areas choose Naori. His English is amazing, Manchester accent is amazing!"

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"Hiromi was lovely and showed us a more local side of Osaka. We enjoyed being out of the tourist zone and having an insight from a local. There were a couple of things she was unsure of when we asked, but she made sure to follow up and sent through information after our tour. She was enthusiastic for us to try some truly local products which we may not have tried otherwise, and gave us lots of helpful local tips."

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"Our tour with Naoki was both fun and educational! He was also kind , patient and generous with his time and knowledge. We all so enjoyed the tour and our time spent with Naoki."

Amazing experience!

"We had a great time with Naoki visiting Osaka castle. He went above and beyond to make sure our needs are met. He was very engaging and knowledgeable. He showed us another shrine in the neighborhood and walked us to a sushi place we were planning to have lunch at. Such a delight! "

What an amazing day

"It was my first time travelling to Japan and Osaka so I knew very little about the country, culture or city itself. Naoki not only provided me with a lot of great detail about all the sites we visited, they helped calm my initial nerves and helped me fully experience the wonders of the city to the fullest. Due to my limited timeframe for being in the city, he expertly crafted a tour for me that was tailored to what I most wanted to see, even making sure to end the tour on a street that had a massive appeal to my own personal tastes so help me explore more on my own after we parted ways. I honestly don’t think I would have had as much fun with anyone else or especially on my own. I used to think coming to Japan would have been a once in a life time trip, but now I can’t wait to come back again soon, and hopefully booking a Naoki again for another tour!"

Exceptional Food Tour with Naoki

"We joined Naoki for his food tour of Osaka and it was exceptional. Naoki’s itinerary included stops for several local specialties (gyoza, kushikatsu, okonomyaki, takoyaki, yakisoba) as well as a shinto shrine and buddhist temple. Each restaurant was a place he personally frequented with family and friends and we enjoyed the stories and history of each place as well as the delicious food! Such a special day and a highlight of our stay in Osaka. "

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