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.
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Osaka: Main Sights and Hidden Spots Guided Walking Tour
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Highlights
Explore neighborhoods that made Osaka famous for its merchant culture
Explore the expansive park surrounding Osaka Castle
Learn about the history and culture of Osaka from your local guide
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Product details
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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What's included
Guide
Walking tour
Food and drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation
Eligibility
adult: 20–99 years old
child: 13–17 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 8:30 AM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 8:30 AM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.
Important note
• 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
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for:
People with mobility impairments
Good to know:
1) To attend the tour on an alternate date.
2) Pay a 4000 yen solo supplement
3) Receive a full refund
• 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.
• 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.
• Please buy a subway day pass and use it to get to the meeting point and whilst on the tour
• There are no food stop, but you will have a chance to buy snacks here and there if you are hungry
• This tour will take place rain or shine
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