Osaka Kickstart Tour: Day & Night Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group)

Namba, Japan
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Your local insider 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 & humour:)

You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR group tours (mixed with other guests).

Slip through the non-touristy bar/restaurant zones of Namba: hole in the wall establishments.

Shinsekai, the retro district, will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly street vendors.

Check out a traditional fish market where top chefs continue to shop today.

Osaka Castle will showcase it's immense role in the unification of Japan in 16th century(only 5hr tour)

After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.

Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate larger than life billboards in Dotonbori.

A Great day out awaits.
An Osaka Food Tours, Inc. Tour

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Stop At: Kuromon Market, 2-4-1, Nippombashi, Chuo, Osaka 542-0073 Osaka Prefecture

We'll step into some fish market stores that look unremarkable from the outside but when inside exposes seafood heaven. Watch a store cut and prepare a fugu(puffer fish). Learn how to cut a tuna.... Salmon sashimi is some of the best I've had in Japan.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture

Osaka's most notable structure. The park surrounding will also be explored mentioning its role in how it unified Japan!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tower Knives Osaka, 1 Chome-4-7 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture

We get a private knife lesson here. Understand the whole process of how a knife is made (crafted at the rear of the building). After you'll get to experience cutting with these world famous knives of Sakai (made in the south of Osaka). This lesson is included in the price.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Hozenji Yokocho, 1, Namba, Chuo, Osaka 542-0076 Osaka Prefecture

These hard to find winding, cobblestone alleys steeped with character & tradition is remarkable . We'll also find walls painted with Osaka's history etched into it.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Morimoto Tatami Shop, Japan, 〒557-0001 Osaka, Nishinari Ward, Sannō, 3-chōme−12−30 インテリア森本

This concealed tatami shop off the main shopping area gives us a class on how the tatami mats are made with the igusa rush grass. Very unique experience!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: America Mura, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka 542-0086 Osaka Prefecture

We'll guide you to hidden streets in this area where it has Japan's version of what they think America is. hahah, it even has a statue of liberty on top of a building

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dotonbori Tsuribori, 1-6-9 B1f, Dotombori, Chuo, Osaka 542-0071 Osaka Prefecture

Visiting Osaka's Dotonbori River is a must.....one of our highlights. Along side this picturesque scene is a treasure trove full of more than a variety of stores to entertain you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shinsekai, 1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture

We'll take you wayyy of the beaten path to discover the retro zone where the Osakan locals show their true colors. From crazy fishing restaurants to boardgame gaming shops to retro video machine arcades to old vinyl record stores.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nipponbashi Denden Town, Namba Nihon-bashi, Ebisu, Nippombashi, Chuo, Osaka 542-0071 Osaka Prefecture

It's tricky navigating these tucked away quirky stores. Thats what we're here for...to take you to the gaming & cosplay zone and explore your inner nerdy side hahaha

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Abeno Harukas, 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-Ku, Osaka 545-0052 Osaka Prefecture

Standing an impressive and staggering 300m tall, Abeno Harukasu is Japan's tallest building (not structure or tower). Staggering!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-Ku, Osaka 543-0051 Osaka Prefecture

A temple that exudes spirituality...even if you're not religious like me. Regarded as the first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Chuo, Osaka 542-0085 Osaka Prefecture

Japanese fashion is unique. Here see the lasted clothing and gadget stores.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: New New Ebisubashi, 2-4-9 Shinsaibashisuji 5f, Chuo, Osaka 542-0085 Osaka Prefecture

The original bridge was made out of wood in the 1600's...more than 400yrs later it still stand but now made out of iron. It is at the very heart of Osaka and is known as the local meeting spot.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, 6-4-20 Tenjimbashi, Kita-ku 8F, Osaka 530-0041 Osaka Prefecture

I'm not a huge fan of museums, but this one is very different. The highlight is a reconstruction of an ancient Osaka town featuring houses, stores and homes of the wealthy & commoners.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Private personalized tour OR group tour with others
  • This is a tour on foot but can use train or taxi if requested
  • Choose your hours: 3hrs, 4hrs, 5hrs
  • 1 Can Drink & 1 small side dish (likely 1 takoyaki ball)
  • Entry/Admission - Morimoto Tatami Shop
  • Entry/Admission - Tower Knives Osaka

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets to any attractions
  • Transport Costs (normally none, or just 2 short rides of the train)
  • Food & Drink is not included (except for 1 drink & a small side dish)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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