Activities & Tours: Osaka Prefecture

Private Osaka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

Spend the day with one of our hosts to discover the true nature of Osaka - head’s up, it’s got a wild sense of humor and is obsessed with food. Explorer (not tourist) is what we’re aiming for here, and in that spirit, you could explore neighborhoods like the fashionable Shinsaibashi or crazy Dotonbori and maybe you’ll discover hidden gems like the smaller shrines and historic streets. Grab a quick bite to eat and see why Osaka is known as the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’ before continuing your adventure through the neon streets of this enigmatic port city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

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based on 302 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 to 8 hours
From $108.33

Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)

Your guide Andy-Kenji or friend(tour featured on Netflix's Someone Feed Phil" in the 7th season), has extensive knowledge of the local foodie scene...you'll go where only the locals get their authentic, delicious daily soul food. Let's mix it with a bit of history, culture and lots of laughs. In 2022 our tour business was rated in the top 20 food tours in the world, so we hope this tour will be the absolute highlight of your Osaka stay:) You'll get a very unique perspective where you will discover 5 delicious eateries on this tour. Not gourmet food, but authentic tasty food from a hidden restaurant , backstreet stall, specialized eatery, standing joint & gastrobar whilst walking through arcades, side alleys and plazas rarely visited or known by foreigners. (Note: We are on the upcoming season of Netflix's uber famous foodie show "Someone Feed Phil", chosen for our "authentic, delicous food & varied range of carefully chosen eateries") A Tour from Osaka Food Tours, Inc.

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based on 853 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $85.37

Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

Looking for a full-day, private vehicle tour that covers top spots with a fun, knowledgeable, and truly fluent English speaker? You've found it. We show you Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shin-sekai, a view from high above, and more! Plus, get some local insight and interesting commentary at some of our other recommended stops. All of this at your pace, with your own personal driver/guide, and high quality vehicle service. Your guide is *guaranteed* to be a native English speaker or honest equivalent.

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based on 85 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours 30 minutes
From $600

Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Explore the vibrant city of Osaka on a full-day walking tour with our government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guides! From the beautiful Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic and vibrant sights will enthrall you. Hungry after all that exploring? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many savory local dishes. Book a tour with us in Osaka to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture of Osaka with us! Or as they say in the Osaka dialect, “Maido”!

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based on 139 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $91.94

Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!

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based on 23 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $183.88

Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

◼︎Feel the nostalgia of the past in Shinsekai with your palate with local foods such as Kushikatsu◼︎ This 3-hour food journey will start with visiting the Shinto shine in Shinsekai. You will see an old busy commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as the symbol of this area. ◼︎Step in time as your guide takes you through a food alley from the past◼︎ You wouldn't believe how much you can explore in this narrow alley which is only 1.2m in width. ◼︎Stuff yourself like you mean it at Dotonbori, the "nation's kitchen" with local foods like okonomiyaki and takoyaki◼︎ Dotonbori has been the symbol of Osaka for a long time! Historically a merchant city and during the Edo period, it served as a center for the rice trade. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

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based on 404 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $88.85

Osaka Cooking Class

Try your hand at cooking home of a local chef. Your class introduces you to world of Japanese cuisine as you prepare the Osaka specialties of takoyaki and okonomiyaki, as well as delicious miso soup to pair. after main meal you try whisk green tea(Matcha) and Taiyaki(popular street fish shaped waffle) Learn how to prepare miso soup from scratch. main courses of the day—takoyaki and okonomiyaki. The 2 dishes are iconic specialties of Osaka, which is lauded as the food capital of Japan. As you prepare takoyaki—fried balls of wheat flour batter wrapped around a chewy piece of octopus—learn how to cut the octopus down to the proper size and perfect your timing for rotating the batter in the unique, ball-shaped pan. Continue with okonomiyaki, a savory and filling pancake typically made with cabbage, flour, egg, pork belly slices and dried bonito flakes.

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based on 177 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $114.92

Osaka Backstreet Night Tour

Combine the famous food scene of Osaka with our local knowledge of some of the most unique drinking establishments in town! Enjoy great local food, delicious drinks and boutique bars on a walking tour through the heart of Namba, Shinsaibashi and Amemura. Sample local favourites including fresh sushi, grilled yakitori and a huge range of drinks possibilities as your English speaking guide expertly navigates through the backstreets.

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based on 698 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $108.36

Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

Enjoy an easy, culturally-enriching bus trip from Osaka to Kyoto. The tour starts with a magical train ride on the Sagano Romantic Train to Arashiyama and takes you to the UNESCO world heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera, finishing the journey with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. There are several convenient pickup locations near hotels in Kyoto, Umeda and Namba. ★Kyoto Departure NOTICE★ JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit meeting point available only until 31st July 2023. From 1st August 2023, Kyoto meeting point will be at "Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Kyoto AVANTI Bus Station"

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based on 38 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $75.78

One day in Osaka: Six hour bike adventure

Experience Japan's most unique city just as the locals do, on two wheels! Join a small group of travellers and a knowledgable English speaking guide to pedal the streets on high quality 'Trek' hybrid bikes. Tick off some of the 'must see' sites including Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple and Shin Sekai and get local with some of our own favourite spots. Learn a little more about the city, snap some great pictures and grab a delicious local lunch all in one relaxed and enjoyable day.

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based on 166 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 to 6 hours
From $98.51

Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

While exploring Osaka, take your sightseeing outdoors: by bicycle. This small-group tour introduces visitors to popular attractions as well as local hangouts such as Nakazaki-cho and America Town. Your guide selects the safest route with as little traffic as possible—difficult to do on your own. Enjoy plenty of stops including Osaka Castle, Nakanoshima Park, Yasaka Shrine, Nipponbashi Denden Town, and Shitennoji.

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based on 92 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $58.97

Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Explore the vibrant city of Osaka on a full-day walking tour with our government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guides! From the beautiful Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic and vibrant sights will enthrall you. Hungry after all that exploring? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many savory local dishes. Book a tour with us in Osaka to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture of Osaka with us! Or as they say in the Osaka dialect, “Maido”!

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based on 92 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $137.91

RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class

You'll get a hands-on training from a qualified instructor. You'll master how to make ramen from scratch. Also two different types of gyoza. You'll learn unique cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home. Vegetarians are welcome. Let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

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based on 73 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $65.67

Eat, Drink, Cycle: Osaka Food and Bike Tour

Combine the freedom of bike riding with the culinary delights of Japan's most famous food city in a 3-hour foodie bike tour! Led by a knowledgable guide, you will ride the streets of Osaka, exploring a local market, meeting some of the locals and sampling local bites along the way. Your English speaking guide will help you learn more about the city and introduce you to a range of delicious foods.

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based on 122 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $91.94

Best Deep Osaka Nighttime Food-n-Fun with Locals (6 or less!)

Embark on an electrifying journey through Osaka with our exclusive night tour! Explore the vibrant Tenma and Kyobashi districts, renowned for bold culinary offerings and an exciting locals-only night scene. This all-inclusive adventure promises a slightly offbeat experience, diving into the raw and authentic flavors of Osaka's renowned local food. Our expert guides ensure an unforgettable evening. Intimate group sizes (6 or less) allow us to go where mass-produced tours can't. Immerse yourself in ancient neighborhoods, forging connections with locals. Discover hidden gems and savor delectable Osaka delights. Steering clear of tourist-clogged areas, we prioritize an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience, venturing where non-local faces are a rare sight. Be embraced as a comrade in the establishments we visit, as we deliver a night filled with quality, authenticity, and unforgettable memories. Join us and let the heart of Osaka come alive in a way you've never experienced before!

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based on 227 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $115

Activities & Tours: Osaka Prefecture

Private Osaka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)

Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Government-Licensed Guide

Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Osaka Cooking Class

Osaka Backstreet Night Tour

Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

One day in Osaka: Six hour bike adventure

Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide

RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class

Eat, Drink, Cycle: Osaka Food and Bike Tour

Best Deep Osaka Nighttime Food-n-Fun with Locals (6 or less!)

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