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Osaka Off the Beaten Path 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
2 Adults x $285.60
$571.20
Approx Total
$571.20
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Overview
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore off the beaten areas in Osaka!
We would like to introduce some of the best nostalgic neighborhood locations. If you want to experience the local life and enjoy the nostalgic warm feelings, these backstreets of Shinsekai, Tenjimbashi-suji, Ameyoko and Koreantown are totally recommended to visit while your stay in Osaka.
You can walk with English speaking guide and enjoy some foods and drinks on the way! Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will arrange a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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AB Hotel Osaka Sakaisuji Hommachi1-4-10 Hommachi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 541-0053
ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, an IHG hotel1-3-1 Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 530-0004
APA HOTEL NAMBEKI-HIGASHI4-29 Namba Sennichimae, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0075
APA HOTEL Namba Kita Shinsaibashi Ekimae1-15-12 Nishishinsaibashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
APA HOTEL Osaka Kadomashi Ekimae2-6 Motomachi, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 571-0057
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower4-2-9 Minamihommachi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 541-0054
APA Hotel Higashiumeda Minamimorimachi Ekimae2-4-36 Minamimorimachi, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 530-0054
APA Hotel Midosuji Hommachi Ekihigashi2-3-6 Kawaramachi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 541-0048
APA Hotel Midosuji Hommachi Ekimae4-5-12 Hommachi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 541-0053
APA Hotel Namba Minami Daikokucho Ekimae3-11-8 Shikitsu Higashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0012
APA Hotel Namba Minami Ebisucho Eki5-6-14 Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi2-7-12 Nishishinsaibashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi Higashi1-7-10 Higashishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0083
APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi Nishi2-14-8 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae1-2-1 Tosabori, Nishi-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 550-0001
APA Hotel Osaka Tanimachi 4Chome Ekimaekita1-3-12 Uchi-honmachi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 540-0026
APA Hotel Osaka Tanimachi Yonchome Ekimae1-1-27 Nonimbashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 540-0011
APA Hotel Osaka Temma2-16-15 Doshin, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 530-0035
APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae1-3-8 Tanimachi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 540-0012
APA Hotel Osaka Umeda5-4-25 Fukushima, Fukushima-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 553-0003
APA Hotel Sakai Ekimae4-28-6 Ebisujimacho, Sakai-ku, , Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 590-0985
APA Hotel Shinosaka Eki Tower7-4-20 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0011
APA Hotel Shinosaka Ekimae1-21-27 Higashi Nakajima Higashi Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 533-0033
APA Hotel Shinosaka Ekiminami7-9-18 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0011
APA Hotel Shinosaka Minamikata Ekimae3-10-5 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0011
APA Hotel Shinosaka esaka Ekimae1-3 Enokicho, Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 564-0053
APA Hotel Tennoji Ekimae1-4-11 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 545-0052
APA Hotel Yodoyabashi Kitahama Ekimae2-3-10 Koraibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 541-0043
APA Hotel Yodoyabashiekimae3-1-9 Fushimimachi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 541-0044
Active Square Daito3-28-3 Fukono, Daito, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 574-0072
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If ...
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Itinerary
Dotombori District
We will take a walk through Dotonbori street with its huge billboards, hundreds of restaurants and food stalls selling local foods including the famous Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
1 hour
Shinsekai
Shinsekai (新世界, lit. "New World") is a district in Osaka that was developed before the war and then neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district's center stands Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai.
The area was developed into its current layout following the success of the 1903 National Industrial Exposition, which brought over five million people to the neighborhood within just five months. Shortly after the expo closed its doors, work began to improve and update Shinsekai.
30 minutes
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market (黒門市場, Kuromon Ichiba) is a covered public market that stretches around 600 meters parallel to Sakaisujidori Street in the Minami area of Osaka. The market has about 150 shops that predominantly sell fish, meat and produce, with other shops also purveying traditional sweets and low priced clothes and homeware. The market dates back to the Edo Period, and today makes for an atmospheric place to stroll around, shop and eat a variety of different street foods.
30 minutes
Ikuno Korea Town
Koreatown at Ikuno. I knew about this place from watching a Korean Variety Show (Superman Returns). This place sells many Korean food items ranging from (at least) 10 different kinds of fermented vegetables (kimchi, radish, cucumbers etc), Korean mochi (ddok, ddok cake, ddokboki), seaweed (gim), sushi roll (kimbab), pancakes, potato chips, red pepper paste, etc.
1 hour
Minami (Namba)
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other major city center is Kita (北, "North") which is located around Osaka and Umeda Stations.
30 minutes
National Bunraku Theater (Pass By)
Osaka has been the capital for bunraku, traditional Japanese puppet theater, for many centuries. The popularity of the theater form had grown in the city during the Edo Period when bunraku (like kabuki) was a rare kind of art entertainment for the common public rather than the nobility.
The National Bunraku Theater (国立文楽劇場, Kokuritsu Bunraku Gekijō) in Osaka is one of the few places to view the fascinating art form today. English programs and earphones are available. Performances are usually held in three week runs in January, April, June, July/August and November.
Hozenji Yokocho
Behind Hozenji Temple is a group of small, traditional alleyways that has been popular with locals since the 17th century. Despite being just a few minutes’ walk from Dotonbori and Namba, it is often overlooked by tourists. Hozenji Yokocho is ideal to visit in the evening, not long before it gets dark. You can start with a quick visit to Hozenji Temple before finding a local izakaya (traditional pub) to enjoy a drink. If you have time, be sure to check out the statue of Fudō Myō-ō, the god of fury. Locals pour water over the statue, symbolic of purification, and say a prayer. There is a lot to do in this labyrinth of alleyways, so if you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to give this lesser-known area a try.
30 minutes
America-mura
I’m not sure how to translate this name, it literally means ‘America Village (mura)’, but if you apply Japanese grammar, it might be ‘Village America’ instead. Now I’m confused. Anyway, if you are looking for high-end shopping, it’s all here: Prada, Louis Vuitton, you name it. With endless fashionable shops lining the streets, you’d definitely be spoilt for choice. There is even a Big Bang (Korean boyband) Café. Beware though, people tend to dress-up in this area.
30 minutes
Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street
If you are looking for a quiet, less crowded place to go to or to date, I think this is the place to go to. It was almost deserted around 6pm when I went on a weekday. Tenjimbashi-suji seems to be a relic of an old shopping area that may not be as popular as before, or maybe it was due to the evening hour. I went alone and I felt nice and unrushed, but also unsafe. It may also be possible that one end of this extremely long suji closes earlier than the other end, and I just happened onto the end that became deserted early.
30 minutes
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, "Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine") is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, that is free of influence from the Asian mainland. Only two other shrine architecture styles are also considered purely Japanese: Shinmei-zukuri as seen at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri as seen at Izumo Taisha.
30 minutes
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Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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A great and way to get to know some parts of Osaka in good company
Published on Oct, 2024
As part of our honeymoon in Japan, we had a great tour of Osaka with Yuka-san.
Yuka was enthusiastic, helpful, patient and always took care with us when moving from point A and point B.
The hot weather didn't keep us from getting around interesting parts in Osaka and certainly didn't keep Yuka's smile from giving us energy!
We are thankful for having had the opportunity and wish her the best.
A great and way to get to know some parts of Osaka in good company
Published on Oct, 2024
As part of our honeymoon in Japan, we had a great tour of Osaka with Yuka-san.
Yuka was enthusiastic, helpful, patient and always took care with us when moving from point A and point B.
The hot weather didn't keep us from getting around interesting parts in Osaka and certainly didn't keep Yuka's smile from giving us energy!
We are thankful for having had the opportunity and wish her the best.
Excellent private tour of Tokyo
Published on Sep, 2024
We had only a day and a half to "see" Tokyo. Our first of two private tours was with Seizo Kamiuto. He took us on foot and by train to nearly all the major sites. He was knowledgeable, pleasant, and articulate in English (strengthened by his two years living in England). We were very pleased with his service and could not recommend him more favorably.
Excellent private tour of Tokyo
Published on Sep, 2024
We had only a day and a half to "see" Tokyo. Our first of two private tours was with Seizo Kamiuto. He took us on foot and by train to nearly all the major sites. He was knowledgeable, pleasant, and articulate in English (strengthened by his two years living in England). We were very pleased with his service and could not recommend him more favorably.
Guide to recommend
Published on Apr, 2024
Our guide called Nori Yamashita. He was flexible, gave us enough information and told us about the best photo spots. He is to recommend. Thank you
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