Top Osaka Shopping Tours

Take a deep-dive into Japanese culture and experience Osaka like a local on this evening walking tour. Join your Japanese-Australian guide, Andy, to explore the city’s historic districts, including the former ghetto and the Red Light district. Learn about Osaka’s history, heritage, and local traditions; venture down the backstreets to visit quirky sites often missed by travelers; and sample traditional street foods. Upgrade to include a delicious dinner of typical ‘kushikatsu’ cuisine.

Spend the day with one of our hosts to discover the true nature of Osaka - head’s up, it’s got a wild sense of humor and is obsessed with food. Explorer (not tourist) is what we’re aiming for here, and in that spirit, you could explore neighborhoods like the fashionable Shinsaibashi or crazy Dotonbori and maybe you’ll discover hidden gems like the smaller shrines and historic streets. Grab a quick bite to eat and see why Osaka is known as the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’ before continuing your adventure through the neon streets of this enigmatic port city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Discover Osaka’s highlights on this quirky Go Kart tour. Be photo-ready, as there are plenty of funny character costumes to choose from. It’s a hassle-free tour as Go Kart rental, costume rental, insurance, and fuel are included. See lots of Osaka’s top sites like Tsutenkaku Tower, and Kitashinchi area, and you won’t have to worry about losing your group, as it’s a small-group tour. A valid driving license and international license with Japanese translation is required.

See and do exactly what you want on this private and customizable half-day walking tour of Osaka. Your local guide will aim to show you a range of historic and modern sites in Japan’s second-largest city. Choose to visit highlights including Osaka Castle, the Umeda Sky Building, the Dotombori District, and more. Your guide will meet you at your hotel so you won’t have to worry about finding them.

Dedicated foodies and anyone wanting to learn more about Japanese cuisine will love this food-focused walking tour of Osaka’s Dotonbori and Shinsekai neighborhoods. With an intimate small group of other travelers, you’ll be led on a walk that takes in samurai-era merchant streets, narrow alleys, hidden gems, and even a Shinto shrine. Sample local specialties like kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki, and learn more about Osaka’s culture and history.

Enrich yourself with the fascinating history of Kyoto’s numerous UNESCO-listed temples and shrines during this day trip from Osaka. Explore the seemingly endless ‘torii’ gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, visit Kiyomizu-dera temple, and explore Kinkaku-ji temple. Customize your trip by adding on a deluxe or standard Japanese style lunch, and select from four pickup points.

Get a taste of local life in Osaka on a walking tour of Japan’s third largest city. Witness Osaka’s different faces, from bustling business center to historic cultural hub, as you follow your guide through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods. Stroll along the lively waterfront of the Dotonbori entertainment district; visit the landmark Hozenji temple; and ride the subway like a local. Get an insight into Japanese cuisine and sample local specialty Kushikatsu as you explore traditional Shinsekai.

If you want to party like they do in Osaka, this bar-hopping tour is perfect for you. Your local guide takes you to traditional Izakaya bars that only locals know. If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t let language barriers get in your way. Your guide helps to explain the menus, and order unique, local dishes and drinks for you. Enjoy enough drinks and food to make up a full meal; vegetarians and vegans can also be accommodated.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amemura, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

Avoid the hassle and language barriers of figuring out Osaka’s public transport system and explore the city in a much more relaxing and scenic way—on a guided bike ride. See green parts of the city—such as Utsubo Park, and get lots of great tips on the city’s best places to eat and drink. No need to worry about the bike ride being challenging—conveniently, the route is 90% flat.

Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on temples, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you.

Bike tours and food crawls are two much-loved traveler favorites—here’s your chance to combine both. Hop your own set of wheels and follow a private guide on the trail of Osaka’s most delectable food specialties. Stop to take in classic attractions, including Japan’s oldest temple, as you cruise between multiple stops, from a locally-run sushi shop to a bustling market for a bite of grilled wagyu beef.

Take a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture and history during this full-day trip to Kyoto and Nara from the center of Kyoto or Osaka. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district and admire the beautiful grounds of the Kinkaku-ji temple. Then head to Nara and see the wild deer of Nara Park. Multiple pickup points and lunch upgrade options are available.

Local knowledge pays when discovering a new city. By connecting you with a local who knows Osaka first hand, this private walking tour lets you experience it as you would with a friend who lives in the city. Explain your travel wishes over a call or app, and meet your Osaka local for a walk that reflects your interests and channels their tips, knowledge, and passion for their city.

Professional photo shoot in unique Osaka locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Osaka visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements; we can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot. Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists - Solo Traveler - Couples - Groups - Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties - Families - Secret proposal/Engagement - Honeymoon - Experienced Influencers and Models - New Influencers and Models What's Included: A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 Final photos* - 2 hours = 30 Final photos* - 3 hours = 40 Final photos* - 4 hours = 50 Final photos* * same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience - DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation

My tour covers both traditional and modern sides of Osaka So you can maximize the chance to experience a lot of adventures! This is a private tour for a group of up to 6 persons and includes the below places. 1. Sky Building (Entrance Fee at cost JPY 1,500 / person) This is one of the highest buildings in Osaka. You can enjoy the panoramic view from the top balcony. 2. Osaka Castle (Entrance Fee at cost JPY 600 / person) This is one of the must visit places. You can enjoy historical and atmospheric architecture here! 3. Kuromon-Seafood Market You can enjoy local seafood and Osaka traditional food such as Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki etc. 4. Namba-Dotonbori area the very centre of Osaka with a lot of shinning signs all around where you can enjoy shopping and a lot of restaurants we also have a little temple called Hozenji-Temple located in the middle of the busy area Very peaceful and famous for buddha statues covered in beautiful green moss I am looking forward to seeing you soon!!

This tour departs from Osaka and travels to Wakayama. We will visit Wakayama Castle which was built in 1585 by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the Edo period, the castle flourished as an important base for the Tokugawa family, which produced many military commanders. Today, it is a symbol of Wakayama City, and the tower offers a panoramic view of the city. There is also a zoo in Wakayama Castle. It is one of the few zoos in Japan located within the castle grounds. Enjoy lunch and shopping at Kuroshio Market. At 12:30 p.m., a live tuna dismemberment show will be held, which is a must-see! After lunch, we will visit Kimii Temple.After that, we will stroll through the streets of Saigasaki.Saigasaki Fishing Port, reminiscent of the "Amalfi Coast" World Heritage Site in Italy. Finally, a stopover at Rinku Premium Outlets. Those who wish to stop by will be dismissed at the outlet.

Explore Japanese culture and get goods: Anime, Figures, Gundam, Kawaii culture, Gachapon, and traditional Japanese tools like knives and dishes. Plus, enjoy street foods and visiting Maid Cafe! tour highlights - Shopping Japanese tools like knives and dishes from vast collection - Get Gachapon at the biggest store - Shopping Anime goods from specialized multiple stores - Offer street foods - Visiting Shitenno-ji Temple, famous five-story pagoda (if you select an option, about +1 hour) total tour time appoximate 3.5-4.5 hours So far, customers are very happy to find goods; One-Piece cards and figures, Monster Hunter's figures, Demon slayer, and so on. Please understand that we may skip some shops or experiences if tourists, especially children, get tired. But don't worry! I'm happy to adjust the tour to fit your priority while keeping the value the same. Therefore, the total tour time might change.

We will show you the best places to eat okonomiyaki, takoyaki, yakitori, and photo-worthy sweets. You will also have the opportunity to meet the staff and regular customers of the restaurants. In addition to taking you to Namba and Kuromon Market, we can also take you to local areas such as Kujo, Tennoji, and Tenma. You can easily enjoy interacting with the people of Osaka and experiencing the local area. You are also welcome to visit us at Travelers Base in Namba. Don't forget to bring some change with you! Lunch schedule (example) 11:00 Gather at Namba base 11:10 Eating and shopping at local shopping streets, etc. 12:10 Local okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, etc. 13:00 Dismissal Night schedule (example) 17:00 Gather at Namba base 17:10 Walking around the local town, eating local food, picking up souvenirs, etc. 18:10 Local okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, etc. 19:00 Dismissal