Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group)

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Duration:3 hours to 5 hours (approx.)
Location: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

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Kickstart your Osaka adventure with this tour featured on Channel 5 British TV in 2023 on the hugely popular series "Jane McDonald In Japan", chosen for its "genuine, quirky & unfiltered snapshot of Osaka".

Your local insider guide will pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humour:)

You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR group tours (mixed with other guests).

Slip through the non-touristy bar/restaurant zones of Namba: hole in the wall establishments, as well as Kuromon seafood markets.

Also the retro district will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly street vendors while the Dotonbori will provide the a sensory overload with all its billboards.

Osaka Castle will showcase it's immense role in the unification of Japan in 16th century (only 4hr or 5hr tour)

After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Hozenji Yokocho
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.
2. Dotonbori Tsuribori
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.
3. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Japanese fashion is unique. Here see the wacky clothing and cool gadget stores.
4. New New Ebisubashi
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.
5. America Mura
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 building
6. Kuromon Market
(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.
7. Nipponbashi Denden Town
(almost always get here on a 3hr tour..depends how fast the group walks) It's tricky navigating these tucked away quirky stores. Thats what we're here for...to take you to the gaming & cosplay zone and explore your inner nerdy side hahaha
8. Shinsekai
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR OR 5HR 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.
9. Tower Knives Osaka
(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.
10. Abeno Harukas
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) Standing an impressive and staggering 300m tall, Abeno Harukasu is Japan's tallest building (not structure or tower). Staggering!
11. Shitennoji
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) A temple that exudes spirituality...even if you're not religious like me. Regarded as the first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan.
12. Osaka Castle
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) Osaka's most notable structure. The park surrounding will also be explored mentioning its role in how it unified Japan!
13.
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON A 5R PRIVATE TOUR & IF ITS OPEN...OWNERS AREN'T OPEN ON SET DAYS)This concealed tatami shop off the main shopping area gives us a class on how the tatami mats are made with the igusa rush grass. Very unique experience!
14. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) 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.

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Posted By : J8612YJcesarm
My wife and I had our walking tour of Osaka, Japan on May 18th, 2024. Vivi (Communications) did a great job coordinating the event time and meeting logistics. Rahat was fantastic and truly enjoyed showing us around. He was filled with knowledge, his confidence was an stress-relief as we could tell he knew where he was going (he knew cool shortcuts), and we appreciated the way he modified the tour to better fit our interests (cooking, shopping, food, etc). We had a nice time and would not hesitate to schedule another tour with Osaka Food Tours in the future. Remember, Osaka is a crazy busy and action packed city, so having a guide is a good return on your investment.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 04:51:23

Posted By : Stephen_P
Loved this tour and was a great way to kick off our holiday in Japan. Our guide was awesome and funny and showed us the best of what Osaka had to offer. We took notes and hit up every recommended place to eat and drink and were not disappointed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 23:04:28

Posted By : Anne_G
Brian was great. Very informative with a sense of humour. This was a great way to see the Dotonbori area which I would have otherwise missed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 04:11:10

Posted By : Evan_N
Our guide Anna was well qualified worked hard and was very considerate and helpful. She went out of her way to assist us.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 17:49:21

Posted By : Travel89347
Adam was our guide. He was exceptional!!
Absolutely knowledgeable, fun, service oriented. We had a fantastic time with him and learned a lot about Osaka and Japan.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 05:53:14

Posted By : Naomi A
We did a morning walking tour in Osaka with Mio as our guide. She is very sweet & knowledgeable & she introduced us to some of the main highlights of the city. Thank you Mio
Also a special thank you to Andy who got in touch with me when I confused our tour date & patiently instructed us on how to catch up with the tour. If he hadn’t we would have missed the tour entirely. Thank you Andy. Really appreciated it.
I highly recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 22:18:46

Posted By : nw729
Had a fantastic time with a very friendly, knowledgeable and friendly Aussie tour guide named Tommy. Group of 8, leisurely pace, nothing too much trouble. Well worth it! He even helped us back to the right JR Rail platform at Namba Station so w could get back to the airport hotel!
Thanks Tommy you are awesome.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 19:12:18

Posted By : Nikki_G
This tour enabled us to get the most out of our time in Osaka. It was informative, engaging, and fun. It was an opportunity to try new things and get expert advice. We felt comfortable getting around the city on our own afterwards and now know so many places to eat, shop, and explore for the rest of our trip. We would highly recommend this tour as a city orientation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 15:58:10

Posted By : Adriana_C
Rat was an amazing guide and he personalised the tour for us. We did the 5 hour tour and felt it flew by super quickly. Would highly recommend as a first day Osaka activity!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 22:43:40

Posted By : Haley_G
The tour with Mico was great! He was very knowledgeable and very kind and went above and beyond to make sure I was seeing the best and seeing everywhere I wanted to go. Highly recommend. Thank you, Mico!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 07:43:28