Osaka Top Highlights with English Speaking Guide

Discover Osaka’s top attractions with an English-speaking guide. Explore Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and more on a 4-5 hour walking tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Osaka Castle - An iconic symbol of Japan’s rich history, it was built in the late 16th century and played an important role during the unification of Japan. This grand fortress offers stunning architecture, lush gardens, and fascinating exhibits. Especially famous for the beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring, it provides a captivating blend of historical intrigue and natural beauty.
  • Shinsekai - Step into Shinsekai, Osaka’s vibrant district, where old meets new. Known for its nostalgic charm, bustling streets, and eclectic mix of shops and eateries, this area offers a unique glimpse into the city’s past and present.
  • Kuromon Market - Immerse yourself in Kuromon Market, a bustling food paradise in the heart of Osaka. Known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” this vibrant market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, local produce, and delicious street food. Perfect for foodies and culinary adventurers. Book your tour on Viator for an unforgettable taste of Kuromon Market.
  • Nipponbashi Denden Town - Dive into Nipponbashi Denden Town, Osaka’s premier destination for electronics, anime, and gaming. This vibrant district is a paradise for tech enthusiasts and pop culture fans, featuring countless shops filled with gadgets, collectibles, and rare finds.
  • Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - Osaka’s famous shopping street dedicated to all things culinary. Discover a wide array of kitchenware, professional chef tools, and unique gadgets in this bustling marketplace. Perfect for cooking enthusiasts and those seeking authentic Japanese souvenirs.
  • Hozen-ji Temple - Discover Hozenji Temple, a tranquil sanctuary nestled in the heart of Osaka. Famous for its moss-covered statue of Fudo Myo-o and the traditional cobblestone alleys surrounding it, this peaceful temple offers a glimpse into Japan’s spiritual heritage.
  • Dotonbori Tsuribori - Ebisu Bridge, adorned with the iconic Glico running man sign, stands as a symbol of Osaka’s vibrant energy and bustling nightlife. This iconic landmark offers breathtaking views of the Dotonbori Canal and is a favorite spot for photos and people-watching.
What's Included
  • One Delicious Osaka Street Food
  • English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Public Transportation Fare (About 430 yen)
  • Tickets to Attractions
Additional Information

Osaka is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. We visit 7 of the main attraction in Osaka. (Including Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Shinsekai)
By joining this tour, you will get a comprehensive understanding of Osaka’s rich culture.

⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎
This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. The tour is APPROXIMATELY 4-5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time.
Our guide will contact you through what’s app so please download what’s app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests. As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund.
*This tour has up to 8 people.

Location
Ōsakajōkōen Station
We will meet guests at Osaka-jokoen station. Our guide will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Titles-1939
Sep 4, 2024
Osaka walking tour - This is a nice tour of Osaka to see the highlights and get a good over view of the city. My guide, Rio, was extremely nice and spoke excellent English. She could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Food stop included in the tour was interesting as well. I definitely recommend this half day tour.
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Zachsud
Aug 21, 2024
The Raw Reality of How Japan ACTUALLY is Tour - My guide was VERY passionate and knowledgeable about Japan. He mentioned not only the fun tourist side, but also the real darker side of Japan (that all countries have) that most are oblivious to. I appreciate the honesty and full tour highlighting ALL aspects of Japan. While most other tours just glorify Japan, this one appreciates Japan as well as shares a UNIQUE angle in its tour which I think is CRUCIAL to understanding Japan as a whole. The tour route correlated with the information spoken by the tour guide; such as ‘Hikiomori’, and the homeless district. Overall, this was the best most unique & intriguing tour I had in Japan.
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I5507bsannal
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing tour and experience around Osaka - Our tour around Osaka was an incredible experience! Tomohiro, our guide, made it even more memorable. He has a deep knowledge of the city's history and culture and his engaging personality, truly brought Osaka to life for us. Highly recommended!
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C6767eunicholass
Aug 10, 2024
Osaka fun! - Our family had so much fun walking with Tomo through Osaka! My daughter absolutely loved Osaka Castle which was beautiful. Tomo took such great care of us- be back soon!!
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Q7167ehbens
Aug 6, 2024
Great day - My family’s experience touring Osaka was nothing short of fantastic. Our tour guide Tomo was amazing and very informative, as well as funny! Would definitely recommend for families with kiddos !
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Bosungk233
Aug 6, 2024
See you again hopefully - Wow! Could not have asked for a better experience. Perfect family event! Very informative and fun! Friendly staff tomó was awesome!
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L7837iegavins
Aug 6, 2024
Tomo the GOAT! - Toma was very friendly from the start. He showed us not only Osaka but the culture that comes with it. We loved the snack we had at the pit stop. Amazing photographer as well!!
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Robertcm7500po
Aug 2, 2024
Amazing time with Yusuke! - It was our first time in Osaka and GuideMeJapan did not disappoint! He had an amazing time around Osaka, with our guide Yusuke, who was informative and was able to answer all of our questions clearly! I truly recommend this tour if you are coming to Osaka anytime soon! They will not disappoint!
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Jackdw9006pk
Jul 30, 2024
Unforgettable Solo Tour of Osaka with Tomo! - As a solo traveler exploring Osaka, I decided to join the tours provided by GuideMejapan, as I went on their Kyoto tour the day before. Both the Kyoto and Osaka turned out to be one of the best decisions I made on my trip. From the very start, Tomo’s friendly and welcoming demeanor put me at ease. His excellent English made communication effortless, and he ensured that everyone in the group, including myself, felt included and engaged. His enthusiasm for the city was contagious, and it was clear that he had a deep passion for sharing Osaka’s rich history and culture. I especially liked the Okonomiyaky that we tasted during the tour. He also recommended places to eat afterward.
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E5888yanoora
Jul 28, 2024
Osaka tour with Kanji - We loved this tour! Our amazing guide Kanji took us to all the best spots in Osaka! We were the only ones on the tour, so he adjusted it perfectly to our likings. We visited all the important sight seeings and even stopped for some delicious food. He told us a good amount of information about the city and sightseeings, but didn’t overwhelm us with too much information, it was perfect this way. We learned so much about the history and the Japanese lifestyle. Kanji had a good walking pace (that was really doable in the heat), stopped at the best photo spots and made sure we were all doing well, keeping us hydrated and letting us stand in the shade where possible. And not to forget, Kanji was a really nice guy speaking incredibly good and understandable English (which isn’t always the case in Japan). We had so much fun on this tour with him and would definitely recommend this tour with him!
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