Osaka Tour: Discover Namba & Dotonbori Charm

Explore the hidden history, vibrant culture, and modern allure of Osaka through a guided tour. Discover the city’s iconic landmarks, local secrets, and culinary delights. Join us now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Osaka Castle - This iconic landmark in Osaka, located in the Kansai region of central Japan, played a crucial role in the unification of Japan during the samurai era in the sixteenth century.
  • America Mura - Known locally as Amerika-mura or Amemura, this maze of narrow streets is the epicenter of youth culture in Osaka, featuring numerous…
What's Included
  • Private or group tour options
  • Flexible tour duration: 5, 6, or 7 hours
  • Walking tour with public transportation included
  • Includes one non-alcoholic beverage and Osakan street food
What's Not Included
  • Tickets to any attractions.
  • Hotel pick up is not offered for GROUP tours.
  • Vegan and gluten-free cannot be catered for at lunch for group tours.
Additional Information

“Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025 Winner”! Explore the enchanting streets of this legendary city with a knowledgeable guide from Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Daniel & Kenzo, who will kick off your Osaka adventure with captivating stories of local history, intriguing facts, and a generous dose of humor. Discover Osaka like a local, as you are introduced to…

Location
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeff_e
Dec 23, 2025
Extensive Osaka Overview - The tour involves lots of walking but there are sights to see along the way. Scott is a wealth of historical information re: Japanese history. He also shared with us a wide variety of details re: Japanese foods. His tour certainly covers a broad stroke of Osaka’s appeal.
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Jet48898836208
Dec 22, 2025
Osaka Walking Tour Review - Scott was a great guide. I was finding it hard to know exactly what to do in Osaka and this tour really guided us through the highlights of Osaka. Also very knowledgeable about good food places and stands. Recommended!
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P4673pgkathrynp
Dec 22, 2025
Great introduction to Osaka - Scott was a knowledgeable and easy going guide who was great to spend the day with. A fun introduction to Osaka, curated for our interests. Highly recommend.
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Arlene_w
Dec 20, 2025
Ask for Kenzo as your guide! - Our family (16yo and up) took a day trip to Osaka from Kyoto. We had a memorable walking tour with Kenzo as our guide. He was kind, easy to talk to, and made us feel completely comfortable asking all the questions. We learned so much about the Osaka history, culture, and daily life. We were very, very lucky to be the only ones on our tour on an unexpectedly beautiful December day. We also learned the key attractions were not as busy as usual, so everything worked out fantastic for us. Wear very comfortable walking shoes (there’s inclines and stairs), dress for the weather. Eat a hearty meal beforehand and/or bring snacks/hydration - lunch is halfway through. Stretch before and after (your body will thank you). Highly recommend this tour and, most of all, our guide Kenzo!
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Jillyt2024
Dec 19, 2025
Great way to start our holiday in Japan!!@ - Scott was fun, knowledgeable, passionate and relateable!! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!! Not only did we learn about Osaka and see the sights Scott taught us about the culture, customs, does and don't's and the basics, like how to negotiate the subway!! Thanks Scott for setting us up for a fantastic holiday!!
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Bansi_p
Dec 19, 2025
Great walking tour! - Tim was a great tour guide and taught us a lot about history and Japanese culture. He was super informative about anything we asked him and made the tour extremely informative. I learned a lot about the city, Japanese life, life as an expat all while seeing the sites in the city.
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R7801tgdavide
Dec 17, 2025
Osaka - Great tour with a Great guide! Thank you Adam for showing us some of the Great places in Osaka! 😊 Perfect way to get a better grip of many of the essential places in Osaka.
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28brucek
Dec 11, 2025
Walking tour - Scott was extremely knowledgeable and accommodative of our needs on a private walking tour in Osaka. The tour is highly recommended
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Robgonzalez
Dec 10, 2025
Ōsaka for a day - Adam was a lot of fun and easygoing guide. Answered a lot of questions and gave me tips on extra things to do in Osaka. Def want to return and explore more of Osaka.
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111maciejp
Dec 8, 2025
Great walking experience of Osaka with tradition, culture, good food and fun! - Osaka's awesome, such a cool city with tons to see. We did this 5-hour walking tour, and it flew by way too fast. Our guide, Scott, was amazing – seriously, go on a tour with him! He's super professional but also really friendly, and his knowledge of Japanese culture, history, traditions, and language is just incredible. We're definitely doing another tour with him next time we're in town. Oh, and he also knows all the best spots for food at the markets or for dinner!
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).