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4.68 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Walking Tour

Enjoy a Dotonbori River Cruise, discover Osaka local street food in Japan’s culinary capital, and learn about the city’s history along with the basics of Shintoism and Buddhism as you explore.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Osaka: Sumo Experience & Audience Challenge

Experience the power and tradition of sumo wrestling in Osaka. Watch a live show with retired wrestlers, learn about the sport's history, and even step into the ring yourself.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2333 reviews

Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl

Top rated local foodie bar hopping tour in Japan! #1 food tour in Osaka on Airbnb 2023/2024/2025.Dive into deep local spot! Let's get away from TOURIST TRAPS Dotonbori Namba Shinsekai area!

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 738 reviews

Taste 15 Osaka dishes & 3 drinks with expert local

Explore five unique, local spots for a taste of 15 tantalizing, authentic Osakan dishes & 3 drinks. (Yes all the food and drinks are included in the price. An absolute bargain!)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1226 reviews

Wagyu Steak & Sashimi with Japanese Sake Pairing

Enjoy a unique Teppanyaki dining experience with fresh sashimi, wagyu beef, and sake pairing in Osaka. The owner chef presents an authentic and refined cuisine. Let's deepen our knowledge of sake!!

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Handcraft Your Own Japanese Chopsticks in Osaka

Traditional Chopstick Making with a Local Artisan in Osaka. Guided by an English-speaking instructor, carve and finish your own unique set. A perfect, practical souvenir and cultural experience!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 929 reviews

Hidden Osaka Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure

The only in-depth tour of the Hidden Red Light District of Osaka with authorized tour guides, as well as retro theme parks of Shinsekai, followed with a local dish (skewers!) ※Small Groups of 8 People

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 701 reviews

Experience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!

This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Traditional Japanese Dyeing & Printing Workshop

Join a hands-on nassen stencil dyeing experience at a historic Osaka workshop, choosing from hundreds of traditional and modern stencils hand-cut by the artisan’s father decades ago.

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Amagasaki Castle, charming Shitamachi Teramachi and shopping streets, and a local food guide tour with a local history navigator

Let's go on a trip to experience history and the atmosphere of an old downtown area in Amagasaki, just a stone's throw from Osaka. After visiting Amagasaki Castle, which has been beautifully rebuilt with state-of-the-art facilities, we will explore the quiet temple district, which still retains a strong sense of the Edo period, and the historic Ebisu Shrine. I know the area inside and out through my work with the local government and volunteer activities, and I will explain the history and culture of the area in an easy-to-understand way. I will also take you to shopping streets loved by locals and hidden gems, offering you a special time to deeply experience the charm of Amagasaki.

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Osaka: Painting Daruma doll Eye, Katsuo-ji Temple

Explore the 1,300-year-old Katsuo-ji Temple on a guided tour from Osaka. Learn about the temple's history, choose to participate in the daruma eye-painting ritual, and add a hike to Minoh Waterfall.

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Kyoto & Nara Cultural Highlights Tour from Osaka

Explore the cultural highlights of Kyoto and Nara in one day. Visit iconic temples and shrines, stroll through Uji’s matcha-filled streets, and meet Nara’s famous deer along the way.

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Osaka & Nara Highlights: Full-Day Private Car Tour

Move seamlessly by private car from castle grounds to bustling food stalls, neon canals and midcentury streets, then step into Nara Park and Todaiji temple.

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Explore Osaka: Must-See Highlights Private Tour

Circle moats and stone ramparts, step onto the Umeda Sky Building views, then thread through Kuromon market, Shinsekai, Namba Yasaka Shrine and Dotonbori lights.

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Dotonbori Family Tour & Photoshoot with Frame Gift

Explore Dotonbori's neon and Hozenji's lantern-lit lanes with a local guide who photographs your whole group along the way. 50+ edited photos by the next morning, plus a framed print.

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Dotonbori Couple Tour & Photoshoot with Frame Gift

Explore Dotonbori's neon and Hozenji's lantern-lit lanes with a local guide who photographs you both along the way. 35+ edited photos by the next morning, plus a framed print.

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Explore Hidden Designer Shops with a Local

We'll visit clothing stores in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Semba, and Minami-Horie, including designer and vintage clothing stores like Kindal, Pat Market, Ako, and OOPS Clothing, which are hard to find as a tourist. While talking about Japanese brands and Osaka's street culture, I will also introduce the unique characteristics of each shop. Together, we'll enjoy Osaka's authentic fashion scene from the unique perspective of a local fashion enthusiast.

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Special Tempura dinner

Let's learn about traditional Japanese tempura dishes. The chef will carefully teach you how to choose ingredients and how to fry them. You will be able to make tempura at your home

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Step back in time to a romantic evening in old Japan. A journey to immerse yourself in the story of Japanese dance and encounter Japanese beauty and the spirit of Zen

Would you like to step into a night of romance in old Japan? Step into an actual Japanese dance studio that has been in use for 60 years. Beginning with a quiet meditation with incense and bells, you will follow the love story of one woman and experience the choreography of Japanese dance that expresses traditional love divination and storytelling. After that, you will watch a performance by a certified Japanese dance master up close. Finally, you will use ink to paint your feelings on a single sheet of coloured paper. Take home the beauty of Japan along with the lingering impression of the story.

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