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Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
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Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

By Osaka Food Tours, Inc.
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$79 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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

    • Namba Station, 1-chōme-9 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro 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" sign and a bicycle stand 7 metres away you are at the correct place.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Hotspots and Hidden Gems Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Choose this option to join a group tour with up to 12 participants.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$79.16 x 1 AdultNZ$79.16

Total
Price is NZ$79.16
Until Tue, 5 Nov
Hotspots & Hidden Gems: 3hr Option Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$208.90 x 1 AdultNZ$208.90

Total
Price is NZ$208.90
Until Tue, 5 Nov
Hotspots and Hidden Gems 4-Hour Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Choose this option to enjoy a longer private tour that includes a visit to a knife shop, visiting additional authentic restaurant alleys, deeper exploration of the Dotonbori River area, Osaka Castle and more.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$269.38 x 1 AdultNZ$269.38

Total
Price is NZ$269.38
Until Tue, 5 Nov
Hotspots and Hidden Gems 5-Hour Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Discover: Kuromon Markets, Shinsaibashi shopping area, Shinsekai retro zone, a knife lesson & experience, alleys of Dotonbori area, Osaka Castle, Block Printing displays, Denden electronics/camera, Doguyasuji Chef's street etc

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$472.78 x 1 AdultNZ$472.78

Total
Price is NZ$472.78
Until Tue, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Insider recommendations on local eateries
  • What's includedWhat's included Takoyaki ball (battered octopus snack)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood 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 batter balls) on us. It will be complemented with a can of drink too.

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 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

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Namba Station, 1-chōme-9 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro 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" sign and a bicycle stand 7 metres away you are at the correct place.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan