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Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h+
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Discover the seafood markets, taste testing some delicious local produce
- Marvel at the ancient winding alleys where only locals enjoy & get entertained
- Admire the central, dazzling Dotonbori river while eating takoyaki with a drink
- Be intrigued by Osaka's America town, or what Japan thinks of America haha
- Go to the unique retro zone where you'll see a different side of Osaka & Japan
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time, let us know which you would prefer.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Hotspots and Hidden Gems Group Tour
- 3h
- English
Choose this option to join a group tour with up to 12 participants.
What's included, what's not
- Walking tour
- Local guide
- Insider recommendations on local eateries
- Snack
- Takoyaki ball (battered octopus snack)
- Can of drink from vending machine
- Food and drinks
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Gain great insight by slipping through a hidden maze of bars and restaurants in central Osaka, completely hidden to tourists. After check out haunts loved by locals, even passing cobblestones winding alleys. Here you'll get to taste the famous Takoyaki octopus battered balls on us. It will be complemented with a can of drink on this tour which can be a group tour (with others) or a private tour (just for you or your group).
Next, we'll step into the traditional Kuromon Ichiba Market, a seafood market where top chefs head to purchase their fresh ingredients every day. We'll explain all the oddities and deliciousness and do some taste testing as well.
Then, leave the hustle and bustle of the busy market behind as you duck into quiet off the beaten paths to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old unique history while passing boutique eateries and hidden shops.
As you continue your Osaka journey, prepare yourself for a sensory overload as you navigate wacky larger-than-life hoardings highlighting modern Japanese culture. Follow your guide through the central Dotonbori area and listen to interesting personal stories and local history about Osaka as you go.
Then, get a glimpse into what the Japanese think of American culture when you visit America-mura before heading to the old Shinsekai area. Admire the intriguing mix of crazy fishing restaurants and ancient Japanese gaming parlours.
The 3hr group tour (max of 9 guests) gives a quick, exciting overview of the charms of Osaka. We all meet in Namba Metro Station, exit 24, top of the stairs.
Choose a more indepth experience by opting for the 4hr, 5hr and 7hr private tour (which is totally personalised to your liking) and visit such places as a knife shop for a private demonstration and lesson of world famous Japanese knife.
Explore even more alleys filled with authentic restaurants, and discover the East Shinsaibashi foodie zone. Also go to the Museum of housing & Living and peek at how the locals used to live in the olden times to the present.
On these 4hr, 5hr and 7hr private tours we can also visit Osaka Castle. As well as go the the historic and serene Shitennoji, Japan's oldest Temple.
Our private tours can have hotel pick up in the central areas of Osaka.
Location
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time, let us know which you would prefer.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time, let us know which you would prefer.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time, let us know which you would prefer.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time, let us know which you would prefer.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time, let us know which you would prefer.
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan