Osaka Private Tour: from historic Tenma to Dōtonbori’s pop culture - 8 hours

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture

See authentic bits of Osaka through the eyes of your friendly host, ticking off your must see spots like the Osaka Castle

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Sumiyoshi Shrine, Tanagawakoshima, Misaki, Sennan District, Osaka 599-0300, Japan

You can choose to visit the Sumiyoshi Shrine, or one of the many other breath taking shrines that Osaka is home to

Pass By: Tempozan Ferris Wheel, 1-1-10 Kaigandori Minatoku, Osaka 552-0022 Osaka Prefecture

You could ride the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, then stroll through the nearby village

Pass By: Tennoji Park, 1_108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka 543-0063 Osaka Prefecture

We recommend to through the Tennōji Park, or take a walk through an unusual local neighborhood

Pass By: Kuromon Market, 2-chōme-4-1 Nipponbashi, Chūō-ku, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan

Eat and drink local foods, sampling treats from street vendors or indulge in the best local cuisine, for example at the Kuromon Ichiba Market

Pass By: Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0302, Japan

Here is where street food and liquor come at wholesale prices.

Pass By: Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, 2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kitaku, Osaka 530-0041 Osaka Prefecture

You could immerse yourself in Japanese history at the Tenmangu Shrine.

Stop At: Tenma, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0043, Japan

immerse yourself in Tenma’s tangle of tiny bars where you’ll be treated to an authentic taste of the city’s favorite dishes, from okonomiyaki pancakes to deep-fried kushikatsu!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kita, Kita, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kinki

If you're brave, take it all off in a super sento bathhouse in Kita, where you swap clothes for supreme comfort!

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Minami, Minami, Sapporo, Hokkaido

You could explore Minami, a buzzing hub in the heart of the city whose name means ‘south’ where you’ll find the Dōtonbori, the entertainment and pop culture district.