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Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour
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Osaka
Explore the hidden history, vibrant culture, and modern allure of Osaka through a guided tour. Discover the city’s iconic landmarks, local secrets, and culinary delights. Join us now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Osaka Castle - The iconic symbol of Osaka in the Kansai region of central Japan played an important role in the unification of Japan during the samurai era of the sixteenth century.
- America Mura - Amerika-mura - or Amemura to the locals - is a warren of narrow streets which is at the heart of youth culture in Osaka, with dozens of shops catering to fans of urban apparel and hip-hop wear. But even if you’re not clothes-shopping, there are plenty of foreigner-friendly bars and restaurants in the area.
- Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - A covered shopping street which has been Osaka’s most important shopping area for 400 years with hundreds of shops lining this 600-metre long street, walk down here to experience Japan’s love of consumer retail.
- Dotonbori Tsuribori - One of the main tourist destinations in Osaka, it is located along the Dōtonbori canal. The area is known for its nightlife and is filled with an explosion of neon lights, mouth-watering street food, retro vibes, stores, and bars. The area is also home to the famous Glico Man sign which is a popular photo spot for tourists and locals alike.
- Hozenji Yokocho - A hard to find, narrow alleyway that has preserved the atmosphere of old Japan with its traditional lanterns and cobblestone paths.
- Hozen-ji Temple - A small Buddhist temple located just off Dotonbori. Built in the 17th century and is dedicated to Fudo Myoo, one of the five wisdom kings in Buddhism.
- Kuromon Market - A popular covered market in Osaka, Japan. It is also known as the “Gastronome” or “Osaka’s Kitchen” and has been around for over 200 years. The market is known for its fresh seafood, meat, and produce. See some of the finest seafood in Japan both prepped and eaten.
- Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - A small street which has served the city and its eateries for centuries, this area is packed with wholesalers, gift shops, and specialist shops which are filled with cutlery and crockery to name a few of their wares.
- Nipponbashi Denden Town - Osaka’s answer to Tokyo’s Akihabara. It’s the city’s electronics, camera, computer, pop culture, games, and anime shopping neighbourhood.
- Shinsekai - A district in Osaka that was developed before WW2 with Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai. This area is an iconic and popular district of Osaka, its retro vibe and nostalgic neon attracting people from far and wide. A hidden gem that shows Osaka in its true, local colours.
What's Included
- One non-alcoholic beverage
- Delicious Osakan street food
What's Not Included
- Any transportation costs during the experience.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Tips for excellent service for our guides are welcome.
- Hotel pick up is not offered on this tour.
Additional Information
Weave through the streets of this fabled city with an experienced guide who will start your Osaka journey with tales of local history, quirky facts & a healthy slice of humour. Experience Osaka as a local would, as you are shown the real Osaka. Experience Namba & Dotonbori, the neon heart of Osaka . Hit the back streets and see how the past lives with the present at Hozenji. Pass through Kuromon, the fish market that has served Osaka well for 200 years. Experience Shinsekai, the retro district, which will showcase its nostalgic charm from a time long past. Osaka Castle will showcase it’s immense role in the unification of Japan in 16th century. Walk through Shinsaibashi, the famous shopping district and see Japans love for consumer retail. Catch Den-Den Town, Osaka’s answer to Tokyo’s Akihabara. This tour isn’t just a sightseeing journey; it will show you everything Osaka has to offer from its culinary prowess, historical relevance, and modern charm.
Location
Ōsakajōkōen Station
Please meet at Exit 2 at Osakajokoen Station on the JR Loop Line.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Loreenm56
Oct 6, 2024
Osaka walking your with a few surprises - Had a great tour with Andy, a transplanted Brit with a twist. Very informative and had a few surprises for us as well. Good tour, good guide and good group. Highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed.
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Seaside254390
Oct 6, 2024
Great tour money so well spent we learnt so much about Osaka and Japan’s history - Highly recommend our tour with HungryOsakaTours it was money so well spent. Andy’s communication for meeting up was excellent and our guide Tim was so incredibly knowledgeable on Osaka and Japan’s history. The tour is very well thought out it was a great day and with lots of laughs. The tour does not take you in to Osaka Castle as there would not be time to see anything else as the line up was very long, but it was lovely walking around and hearing all the history of the castle Tim could impart. Catching a train to Namba station was easy with Tim to tour Shinsekai and Dotombori. It was all excellent and he made sure we all knew how to get home. Thanks so much Tim and Andy.
Jan & Michael from Australia
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William_h
Oct 5, 2024
Awesome - Great way to see all of the tourist areas of Osaka in one day. With some local knowledge. Andy was a great guide. He gave us the history and with opinions. Not the cookie cutters tour.
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465lesleyanneh
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing and informative!! - We thoroughly enjoyed our Tour around Osaka with the knowledgeable helpful Tim! He was super informative on all things Osaka and Japan history, Tim made the day so enjoyable!
Highly recommend!! 5/5!!
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Sharon
Sep 28, 2024
Hot recommended. - We spent 5 exciting hours starting in Osaka Castle with a fascinating historical and touching overview of the local and Japanese culture and continuing with a tour of the commercial area and the fish market.
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David_d
Sep 28, 2024
Great Tour - Amazing and informative tour. Our guide provided a lot of great insights and history for the sites we were seeing. He also mentioned many points of interest along the way as well as suggestions for additional stops and food.
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465mandarm
Sep 27, 2024
Great experience overall - We did the Ultimate walking tour of Osaka with Scott, he is a very knowledgeable guy who knows the history of all the places we visited. He made the tour very enjoyable and kept things interactive and fun. Definitely recommend the tour to anyone who wants to have a great time while learning the culture and heritage of Osaka.
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William_h
Sep 27, 2024
What an outstanding way to start off my visit to Osaka - What an outstanding way to start off my visit to Osaka. Saw so much of the city and gained invaluable ideas on how to best spend the rest of my time. Was able to enjoy so much more than if I hadn't taken this walking tour.
Scott was awesome and provided fantastic backstories to everything we encountered. Highly recommended!
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Av197561
Sep 26, 2024
Brilliant! - Brillysmall group tour!! Andy was amazing! Knowledgeable & fabulous with my teenage children. Highly recommend this tour as it has a wonderful balance of history & seeing the streets of Osaka.
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Stephen_r
Sep 30, 2024
Inclusive, walking tour of Osaka castle, area, and the Namba district - Seeing Namba. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the area and the culture. Very friendly and helpful.
For those thinking about taking this tour, I do recommend it, but advise you. You’ll be walking for several hours and wear comfortable walking shoes!
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