Osaka: Main Sights and Hidden Spots Guided Walking Tour

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Osaka: Main Sights and Hidden Spots Guided Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
624 reviews

Experience Osaka's top spots and local hidden gems on this guided walking tour. See Osaka Castle and the Namba, Dotonbori, and Tsuruhashi neighborhoods — or customize the tour with a private option.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Hassan – United States

We had Kevin as our guide and he was wonderful. Not only was he kind, knowledgeable, and insightful, but he was also patient with our group as we had multiple seniors that were moving slowly. He also adjusted the tour on the fly as we went and folks' energy waned in the heat. He also had a number of great recommendations for food that all hit and to top it off he was super patient with my 10 year old son that had all the questions in the world about every site. I hope you're lucky enough to get Kevin as your guide.

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Alejandro – United States

It was a lot of fun seeing a new side of Osaka through different eyes. Very fun conversation and good photos.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    In front of Tanimachiyonchome Station Exit 2

  • Osaka Castle

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (75 minutes)

  • Tsuruhashi

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

  • Abeno Harukas 300

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Shinsekai

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Namba

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Dotonbori

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Finish at:

    1-chōme-4-2 Nanba, Chūō-ku, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the expansive park surrounding Osaka Castle
  • Visit modern Osaka's must-see Dotonbori and Kuromon markets
  • See the city from high above from the Harukas building
  • Learn about the history and culture of Osaka from your local guide
  • Explore neighborhoods that made Osaka famous for its merchant culture

Full description

Osaka is known for great food, quirky characters and an urban history much longer than Tokyo's. Get under the skin of this unique city on this guided walking tour with a professional English-speaking guide. 

Start off with a visit to Osaka Castle Park. You won't go inside the castle, but will get to admire the grand and imposing exterior, and will stroll around the surrounding park.  Here you'll learn about the history of Osaka and how it was almost robbed from the Japanese 400 years ago. 

A quick train ride takes you to Tsuruhashi, to explore the maze of Korea Town. Explore the narrow streets and alleys of this pre-war commercial district. 

Another quick journey by public transport will take you to modern Harukas building. Enjoy the view from one of the high floors, then head underground to explore the food hall of the department store underneath. See high quality products for sale like killer puffer fish and Kobe beef, amongst others. 

Not far from Harukas is the traditional district of Shin-sekai. See the slightly crumbling local highlights, perfectly frozen in time. 

Next, head to Namba, considered to be the center of Osaka's present-day shopping, dining, and entertainment culture. Visit Dotonbori, Osaka’s version of Times Square in New York, and explore the quirky back streets with their own individuality and surprises in store. You’ll visit Kuromon Ichiba, a fresh fish market that's played a pivotal role for more than 150 years. 

Finally, explore Doguyasuji, a kitchen and cooking district. Look around at the wax food models, Japanese "noren" (curtains that hang at kitchen entrances) and giant pottery pieces. 

Includes

  • Guide
  • Walking tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Please meet above ground at Exit 2. If you come via taxi, the name of the intersection is tanimachi 3-chome (谷３交差点).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Pickup is an additional 5000 yen, payable in cash to guide on day of tour or through secure payment link directly to the company. We do hotel pickup in central Osaka and port pickup at Tempozan Ferris wheel.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • There are no food stop, but you will have a chance to buy snacks here and there if you are hungry
  • Please buy a subway day pass and use it to get to the meeting point and whilst on the tour
  • In order to keep our pricing as low as possible, we aim to never charge more for solo travelers. However, if the minimum of 2 guests is not met for this tour we will offer you as a solo traveler one of the following 3 options.
  • 1) To attend the tour on an alternate date.
  • 2) Pay a 4000 yen solo supplement
  • 3) Receive a full refund
Likely to sell out

From $63 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 624 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Hassan – United StatesJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
We had Kevin as our guide and he was wonderful. Not only was he kind, knowledgeable, and insightful, but he was also patient with our group as we had multiple seniors that were moving slowly. He also adjusted the tour on the fly as we went and folks' energy waned in the heat. He also had a number of great recommendations for food that all hit and to top it off he was super patient with my 10 year old son that had all the questions in the world about every site. I hope you're lucky enough to get Kevin as your guide.

Response from provider

July 10, 2025

Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad to hear Kevin made the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone in your group, regardless of age. His ability to adjust the pace and plan based on guests’ needs is something we truly value. It's also great that you got to enjoy some of Osaka’s delicious food — local flavors are a big part of what make the city special :)

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Alejandro – United StatesJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a lot of fun seeing a new side of Osaka through different eyes. Very fun conversation and good photos.

Response from provider

June 24, 2025

Thank you so much for your review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed discovering a different side of Osaka and it’s such a vibrant city with so many hidden gems. Sounds like the conversation and snapshots added that extra sparkle to the day! Hope those memories stay with you, and we’d love to have you join us again for more fun adventures.

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Evgeny – FinlandJune 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Kevin was superb guide and we had fantastic time seeing the best spots and also learning a lot about life in Japan. Certainly recommend!

Response from provider

June 19, 2025

Thank you so much, Evgeny. We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time with Kevin. He’s passionate about showing not just the sights, but also the soul of Japan and it sounds like that really came through. We're so glad you enjoyed both the landmarks and the deeper cultural insights. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience!

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Activity provider:
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