Join our Osaka City Tour with a local insider guide. Discover highlights and secret spots paired with personal stories, historical info, and quirky facts. Explore Namba's non-touristy bar and restaurant zones, Shinsekai's retro charm, a traditional fish market, Osaka Castle's historical significance (for 5hr private tour option only), hidden cobblestone alleys, and the sensory overload of Dotonbori. Get ready for a great day out in Osaka! 

Itinerary:

10:00 Departure

Stop 1 Kuromon Ichiba Market (Guided tour)

We'll step into some fish market stores that look unremarkable from the outside but when inside exposes seafood heaven.

Stop 2 Tower Knives Osaka (Guided tour)
We get a private knife lesson here. After you'll get to experience cutting with these world famous knives of Sakai (made in the south of Osaka).

Stop 3 Hozenji (Guided tour)
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.

Stop 4 Morimoto Tatami Shop (Guided tour)
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!

Stop 5 America-mura (Guided tour)
We'll guide you to hidden streets in this area where it has Japan's version of what they think America is.

Stop 6 Dotombori Tsuribori (Guided tour)
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.

Stop 7 SHINSEKAI (Guided tour)

We'll take you wayyy of the beaten path to discover the retro zone where the Osakan locals show their true colors.

Stop 8 Nipponbashi (Guided tour)
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

Stop 9 Abeno Harukas (Guided tour)
Standing an impressive and staggering 300m tall, Abeno Harukasu is Japan's tallest building (not structure or tower). Staggering!

Stop 10 Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street (Guided tour)
Japanese fashion is unique. Here see the lasted clothing and gadget stores.

Stop 11 Ebisu bashi (Guided tour)
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.

13:00 Return

*Note: The schedule might change depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Pick-up and meet-up information:

Departure: 10:00

• Namba Station exit 24
• Meet at Namba station (Midosuji Line), exit 24, at the top of the stairs (its at the exact point at where the pin is on the map). Namba station is the very centre of Osaka.
• Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time
• Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded

Return: 13:00

Eco Station 21 Sennichimae Jitensha G

Eligibility:

• Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults.
• Children aged 0-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Prohibitions & Limitations:

• The activity is not recommended: high blood pressure / heart disease / pregnant women / PWDs (persons with disabilities).
• Pets are prohibited.