Osaka Food and History: Explore Tenma with a Local

Embark on a private tour of historic Tenma and lively Dōtonbori in Osaka. Discover hidden gems, quirky pop culture, and indulge in the city’s famous food scene.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tenjinbashi - It claims to be Japan’s longest shotengai (covered shopping street) in Japan, stretching for 2.6 km where many local businesses line the road, in an old-fashioned vibe you would almost feel you are time-traveling back in Edo period. Browse unique souvenirs, or simply grab some street food and snack while you stroll, taking it all in….
What's Included
  • 8 hours of dedicated time with a local host
  • Customized private experience just for you
  • Optional hotel meetup from a central location
  • Flexible walking tour with public transport and taxi suggestions if needed
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join one of our local hosts for a day to experience Osaka’s unique character, which boasts a wild sense of humor and a significant food fixation. The goal is to feel more like an explorer than a tourist as you wander through ‘Tenma’, an Osaka district rich in culture and vitality. Known for its bustling shopping district by day and its labyrinth of…

Location
Naruto Taiyaki Honpo Tenjinbashi 3 Chome
(The host will be waiting in front of the Taiyaki Shop) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leela_n
Sep 15, 2024
A Perfect Osaka Experience : With Exceptional Support from My Tour Guide - I had an amazing experience on this tour! Right after booking, I was promptly contacted to discuss my interests and was matched with my guide, Max, in no time. He quickly sent me a detailed list of places to visit, which covered everything—historical landmarks, modern spots, local food and drink favorites, as well as cute and vintage shopping areas. I was able to explore all of Osaka in just one day and easily navigate the city's complex metro and railway systems with Max’s help. His English was flawless, and he explained the history in a clear and memorable way. He was incredibly helpful in showing me the best spots for amazing shots. He was also super patient while taking multiple pictures for me. I’m really happy with the experience overall. I highly recommend this tour!
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Luke_p
Aug 13, 2024
Osaka highlights Solo - Maria was a great guide, was only in Osaka for 2 days and this was a great way to spend a day seeing all the sites, enjoying food and the culture. Highly recommend for solo travelers
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Jeff_k
Jan 7, 2024
Great tour Great guide (Loys) - Great tour! Got to see some amazing locations in Osaka. Loys in particular provided great history and excitement of knowledge on the tour - both old and new Osaka. It was clear that he enjoyed providing the tour as much as we enjoyed taking it. Can't recommend enough.
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Denise_k
Oct 13, 2023
Fantastic tour - We had a great time in Osaka with Loys. He showed us both the traditional side of Osaka as well as the lively city-life. It was a great experience. Loys was very accomodating of our requests and we had great conversation throughout the day, about life in Osaka and the japanese culture. Would highly recommend!
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Kevin_m
Sep 30, 2023
We had a great time... - We had a great time enjoying the culture, shopping and great food. Mikiko was an awesome guide. She went out of her way to show us her beautiful city.
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Amy_a
Jul 8, 2023
Awesome! - Marcelo was amazing! He took us everywhere we wanted to go plus more. We got history, food, and culture. Highly highly recommend.
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Nenita_m
Apr 21, 2023
Very good - Our host Cijic his very helpful and very nice. We enjoy the market and the temple. We love the food Ramen must try in Osaka.
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Daniel_a
Mar 22, 2023
Great guide - Our guide was personable, easy to understand and communicate our interests. Wish we had more cultural options than visiting shopping districts; wife loved the shopping districts.
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Debro23
Oct 26, 2019
Great Ōsaka Tour! - I had a great tour of Osaka with my guide Aki. She was an amazing guide who showed me a ton of great places for my first day. She not only showed me how to use the metro and advised me on what card to get, but she also gave me recommendations for my stay. She was extremely flexible and during the entire day also wanted to know if I was interested in staying longer or seeing something different. Her English was great and a good guide overall. I highly recommend a tour with Aki.
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Alfonso_gua56
Sep 30, 2019
2 Days in Osaka - We spent 2 full days with Aki while in Osaka. She knows Osaka very well and was able to tailor our 2 days to meet our expectations. We saw what we wanted to see and did the activities that we wanted to do. Aki is very easy going, speaks excellent English and made us very comfortable. Aki was able to provide suggestions on how to spend the time we had booked. She also took the time to understand what we were looking for to make sure we used our time together well. We were very happy with our 2 days with Aki.
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