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Osaka Highlights: Explore Top 7 Attractions
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Osaka
Discover Osaka’s top attractions with an English-speaking guide. Explore Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and more on a 4-5 hour walking tour.
Discover Osaka’s top attractions with an English-speaking guide. Explore Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and more on a 4-5 hour walking tour.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Osaka Castle - An iconic symbol of Japan’s rich history, it was built in the late 16th century and played an important role during the unification of Japan. This grand fortress offers stunning architecture, lush gardens, and fascinating exhibits. Especially famous for the beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring, it provides a captivating blend of…
- Osaka Castle - An iconic symbol of Japan’s rich history, it was built in the late 16th century and played an important role during the unification of Japan. This grand fortress offers stunning architecture, lush gardens, and fascinating exhibits. Especially famous for the beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring, it provides a captivating blend of historical intrigue and natural beauty.
- Shinsekai - Step into Shinsekai, Osaka’s vibrant district, where old meets new. Known for its nostalgic charm, bustling streets, and eclectic mix of shops and eateries, this area offers a unique glimpse into the city’s past and present.
- Kuromon Market - Immerse yourself in Kuromon Market, a bustling food paradise in the heart of Osaka. Known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” this vibrant market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, local produce, and delicious street food. Perfect for foodies and culinary adventurers. Book your tour on Viator for an unforgettable taste of Kuromon Market.
- Nipponbashi Denden Town - Dive into Nipponbashi Denden Town, Osaka’s premier destination for electronics, anime, and gaming. This vibrant district is a paradise for tech enthusiasts and pop culture fans, featuring countless shops filled with gadgets, collectibles, and rare finds.
- Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - Osaka’s famous shopping street dedicated to all things culinary. Discover a wide array of kitchenware, professional chef tools, and unique gadgets in this bustling marketplace. Perfect for cooking enthusiasts and those seeking authentic Japanese souvenirs.
- Hozen-ji Temple - Discover Hozenji Temple, a tranquil sanctuary nestled in the heart of Osaka. Famous for its moss-covered statue of Fudo Myo-o and the traditional cobblestone alleys surrounding it, this peaceful temple offers a glimpse into Japan’s spiritual heritage.
- Dotonbori Tsuribori - Ebisu Bridge, adorned with the iconic Glico running man sign, stands as a symbol of Osaka’s vibrant energy and bustling nightlife. This iconic landmark offers breathtaking views of the Dotonbori Canal and is a favorite spot for photos and people-watching.
What's Included
- One drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- English-speaking guide
- One Osaka street food item
- One drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- English-speaking guide
- One Osaka street food item
What's Not Included
- Public transportation fare
- Entrance tickets to any attractions
- Public transportation fare
- Entrance tickets to any attractions
Additional Information
Begin your day by exploring Osaka’s top attractions before the crowds gather!
This early morning walking tour guides you through Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori with a friendly, English-speaking guide. Discover Osaka’s history and contemporary culture while tasting local street food and enjoying a complimentary drink.
Ideal for…
Begin your day by exploring Osaka’s top attractions before the crowds gather!
This early morning walking tour guides you through Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori with a friendly, English-speaking guide. Discover Osaka’s history and contemporary culture while tasting local street food and enjoying a complimentary drink.
Ideal for travelers looking to explore the city efficiently in just a few hours — a fantastic introduction to Osaka’s vibrant atmosphere and rich traditions.
(Operated by GuideMe Japan – follow us on Instagram @guidemejapan!)
Important: Please ensure punctuality as there are other guests on this tour. We will depart on time and cannot accommodate late arrivals.
Location
Starbucks Coffee - Osaka Castle Park
We will meet guests at STARBUCKS Osaka Castle Park Shop. THIS IS NOT THE STARBUCKS AT MORINOMIYA. Our guide will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan".
Please do not be late as we have other guests on this tour. We will departure on time, and cannot accept any late guests whatsoever.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Stuartandjuliet
Nov 15, 2025
A great way to see the highlights of Osaka! - Miri our guide was great at keeping in touch prior to our tour and meeting up was easy. We learnt about history and culture, had great photo spots and visited some shopping areas. The included lunch and drink was enjoyable. The tour is a great way to start a stay in Osaka. Miri was a fantastic guide and even sent us some recommendations for places to visit after the tour. Thanks Miri!
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Cory_k
Nov 14, 2025
Great tour ! - We had a great time. Super knowledgeable guide ! She was super nice and spoke good English ! Highly recommend her ! The food she took us to was good as well.
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Rick_b
Nov 11, 2025
Early morning walking tour of Osaka - Hiraku our guide was very good at allowing us the time to experience our itinerary without rushing. Her explanation of the Osaka Castle was very informative and humorous. We made a foodie stop in one of the markets and enjoyed what she called a snack but really was a nice local lunch. She also helped us find the subway to get back to our hotel. We had a great tour with Hiraku.
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Cheryle818
Nov 8, 2025
Osaka in a nutshell! - Great tour around Osaka! Perfect if you want to explore the city but are short on time. My tour guide, Akari, was absolutely wonderful! She was a wealth of information. She gave great insight about Osaka and Japanese culture and also shared helpful tips about restaurants and shopping nearby. Bonus…Akari pointed out photo ops and graciously took our pictures.
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Wander22656634174
Nov 1, 2025
Osaka Castle 1 Hour Morning Walking Tour was the best ! - We thoroughly enjoyed the Osaka Castle Walking Tour with our guide Miri who was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. She spoke very good English and answered all of the questions we had which added to the experience. We specifically chose the 1 hour tour which went at a good pace as there were only 4 of us on the tour so it wasn’t rushed while covering lots of ground. The castle was SPECTACULAR as were the gardens and learning about the history was fascinating. Miri was very diligent at picking the best vantage points to take photos which was great so we have lasting memories. Highly recommend the 1 hour tour as you get to see it all without feeling compromised with a shorter tour !
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59normaa
Oct 29, 2025
A “must” in Osaka. - We had not only a delightful but a very interesting tour of Osaka’s most representative sites. In a very well organized and structured walking tour, Shizuka was able to give us a very comprehensive and enjoyable visit of Osaka’s main attractions and points of interest. Her command of English is remarkable as well as her kindness. We were very fortunate to take this tour with her.
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Doyle_b
Oct 21, 2025
Great tour!! - This was a great walking tour of Osaka!! The group size was perfect and everyone was so engaging and respectful. Our guide, Shizuka, was phenomenal as she showed us many different parts of Osaka from the Osaka Castle to historic shopping streets, markets, and districts, and finishing at the Glico Running Man sign!! We even stopped briefly and sat down for some okonomiyaki, noodles, and a beverage. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to have fun!!
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Sandra_s
Oct 21, 2025
A good and varied tour of Osaka highlights - The guide was lovely and knowledgeable. She took us via train and foot and knew her way round the city so well and could answer all our questions . My only negative is that unlike with other tours we did not have the benefit of messaging beforehand so due to the taxi dropping us at the main entrance rather than closer to the meeting spot at Starbucks we missed the first half hour - we didn’t want to keep others waiting so joined when we did meet up thanks to the tour operator calling me and directing me via face time to the next meeting spot ! Pre contact would have prevented any confusion I feel
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Austin_o
Oct 14, 2025
Fun in Osaka - The tour led by Satsuki and aided by Hikaru was a phenomenal introduction to Osaka. We came for a day trip and left feeling like locals with an in-depth understanding of the city's best sights, eats, and pastimes.
The guides were refreshing to talk to, and made for a genuine experience. It was a benefit to learn from students!
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Juliette_m
Oct 12, 2025
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful experience on our tour with Shizuka! She was very knowledgeable with the history of Osaka and went above and beyond to meet our expectations.
It was lots of fun and we would definitely recommend her to our friends.
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