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Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Private or Group Tours
4.9 (0)
Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Private or Group Tours
4.9 (0)
Activity Duration (7 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
Reserve now & pay later, Secure your spot while staying flexible.
What you'll do
Embark on a vetted Osaka adventure that was showcased on Channel 5 British TV's "Jane McDonald in Japan." This tour is not your average experience—it's a genuine, quirky, and unfiltered snapshot of Osaka. All your insider guides to entertain you with personal stories, historical facts, and plenty of enthusiasm and humor. Whether you prefer a private and customized tour or a lively group tour with fellow explorers, the choice is yours.Read more
Tour Highlight
Embark on a vetted Osaka adventure that was showcased on Channel 5 British TV's "Jane McDonald in Japan." This tour is not your average experience—it's a genuine, quirky, and unfiltered snapshot of Osaka. All your insider guides to entertain you with personal stories, historical facts, and plenty of enthusiasm and humor. Whether you prefer a private and customized tour or a lively group tour with fellow explorers, the choice is yours.Read more
What is included?
- Private personalized tour OR group tour with others
- This is a tour on foot, but can use train or taxi if requested(at your own expense of course)
- Choose your hours: 3hrs, 4hrs, 5hrs, 7hrs
- 1 Can Drink & 1 small side dish (likely 1 takoyaki ball)
- Entry/Admission - Tower Knives Osaka
- Entry/Admission - Osaka
What is not included?
- 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)
- Entry/Admission - Shitennoji
- Entry/Admission - Osaka Castle
- Entry/Admission - Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
Meet your host
JTB Tour Guiding Club
Verified host
Host since 2025
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hozenji Yokocho
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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.Read moreMore about Hozenji Yokocho
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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. Read moreMore about Dotonbori Tsuribori
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Japanese fashion is unique, wonderful and crazy. Also see the wacky and cool gadget stores. Read moreMore about Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
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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. Read moreMore about New New Ebisubashi
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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 buildingRead moreMore about America Mura
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(almost always get here on a 3hr tour..depends how fast the group walks)
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. Read moreMore about Kuromon Market
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(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR, 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) 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.
Read moreMore about Shinsekai
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(ONLY ON THE 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) 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. Read moreMore about Tower Knives Osaka
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Standing an impressive and staggering 300m tall, Abeno Harukasu is Japan's tallest building (not structure or tower). Staggering!Read moreMore about Abeno Harukas
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It is the first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan.
A temple that exudes spirituality...even if you're not religious like me.Read moreMore about Shitennoji
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Osaka's most notable structure. The park surrounding will also be explored mentioning its role in how it unified Japan!Read moreMore about Osaka Castle
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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.Read moreMore about Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
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This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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