Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Gain great insight by slipping through a hidden maze of bars and restaurants in central Osaka, completely hidden to tourists. After check out haunts loved by locals, even passing cobblestones winding alleys. Here you'll get to taste the famous Takoyaki (octopus batter balls) on us. It will be complemented with a can of drink too. Next, we'll step into the traditional Kuromon Ichiba Market, a seafood market where top chefs head to purchase their fresh ingredients every day. We'll explain all the oddities and deliciousness and do some taste testing as well. Then, leave the hustle and bustle of the busy market behind as you duck into quiet off the beaten paths to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old unique history while passing boutique eateries and hidden shops. As you continue your Osaka journey, prepare yourself for a sensory overload as you navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. Follow your guide through the central Dotonbori area and listen to interesting personal stories and local history about Osaka as you go. Then, get a glimpse into what the Japanese think of American culture when you visit America-mura before heading to the old Shinsekai neighborhood. Admire the intriguing mix of crazy fishing restaurants and ancient Japanese gaming parlors. The 3hr group tour (max of 9 guests) gives a quick, exciting overview of the charms of Osaka. We all meet in Namba Metro Station, exit 24, top of the stairs. Choose a more indepth experience by opting for the 4hr, 5hr and 7hr private tour (which is totally personalized to your liking) and visit such places as a knife shop for a private demonstration and lesson of world famous Japanese knife. Explore even more alleys filled with authentic restaurants, and discover the East Shinsaibashi foodie zone. Also go to the Museum of housing & Living and peek at how the locals used to live in the olden times to the present. On these private tours we can also visit Osaka Castle. As well as go the the historic and serene Shitennoji, Japan's oldest Temple. Our private tours can have hotel pick up in the central areas of Osaka.