Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group) in Osaka
Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group)
Group Tour Option (3hrs)
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USD 41.05
Private 3hr Kickstart Tour
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USD 165.99
Private 5hr Exploration Tour
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USD 268.61
Private 4hr Discovery Tour
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USD 223.34
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Hozenji Yokocho
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThese 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.Dotonbori Tsuribori
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisiting 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.Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeJapanese fashion is unique. Here see the wacky clothing and cool gadget stores.New New Ebisubashi
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.America Mura
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe'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 buildingKuromon Market
15 minsAdmission Ticket Free(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.Nipponbashi Denden Town(Pass by)
Admission Ticket Free(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 hahahaShinsekai
30 minsAdmission Ticket Free(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.Tower Knives Osaka
15 minsAdmission Ticket Included(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.Abeno Harukas
10 minsAdmission Ticket Free(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!Shitennoji
25 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included(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.Osaka Castle
45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included(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!Morimoto Tatami Shop
15 minsAdmission Ticket Included(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!Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included(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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Osaka Food Tours