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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 185 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.

4.7 out of 5 average rating, 74 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.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2295 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, 722 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, 1211 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!!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 687 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.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 23 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, 912 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

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Osaka mountain hike and trout fishing

We climb a popular mountain in Osaka You won't follow the typical routes. I guide you through an adventurous course known only to locals. We also go fishing for rainbow trout and enjoy them for lunch

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making

Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.

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Savor rooftop Wagyu BBQ in Umeda with drinks

Savor a rooftop Wagyu BBQ with unlimited drinks in Osaka’s Umeda, enjoying premium meats, seasonal delicacies, and fresh seafood in a luxurious setting.

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Central Wholesale Market Experience with a Sushi Master & Sushi Lunch

Tour the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market with a sushi chef. Buy the fish you want to eat and enjoy a private lunch while watching the sushi chef prepare and cook. ※ Limited to one group per day. Please contact us as soon as possible, as we may not be able to accept reservations. Tours cannot be held on Wednesdays or Sundays as the market is closed.

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Osaka Untold: Temples, Samurai & Retro Shinsekai

Travel through 1,400 years of Osaka with Michael’s local guide team, from ancient temples and samurai history to hidden beliefs, historic battlefields, retro Shinsekai and iconic Tsutenkaku.

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Osaka: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop

Discover Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art rooted in the samurai era. Repair pottery with gold in this 1 hour class and take your unique creation home the same day.

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Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama & Nara from Kyoto

Enjoy a smooth journey from Nara Park to Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, with stops at Nonomiya Shrine and the Kimono Forest.

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[Deer / Samurai] Nara Guided Walking Tour & Photo

Explore Nara with a local guide! Meet the famous deer, visit Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, discover Nara’s history and samurai stories, and get natural photos taken along the way.

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Nara Highlights: Great Buddha & Shrines

Discover Nara historic icons on a guided walk. Visit the sacred forest of Kasuga Taisha, stand before the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, and enjoy sweeping views from Nigatsu-do on a downhill route.

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Close to Shin-Osaka. Concentrate with the scent of ink. Learn about the history of calligraphy and create a hanging scroll or a white fan.

Hello. I'm Akita, your host. I have loved calligraphy for over 50 years, and I hope to share the tranquility and beauty of the spirit with many people. Calligraphy is an art of the soul that goes beyond mere letters. I will help you find time to face your own mind. Just one stop from Shin-Osaka Station. Would you like to experience the depth of Japanese culture? You can spend a mindful time that begins not only with writing characters but also with the act of grinding the ink.

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Nara World Heritage: Asuka E-Bike Tour

Explore Japan newest UNESCO World Heritage site by e-bike. Cycle through Asuka peaceful rice fields, enter the massive Ishibutai stone tomb, and visit Asuka-dera to see Japan oldest bronze Buddha.

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Osaka Castle, Kimono & Tenma Street Walk

Explore the scenic grounds of Osaka Castle and its grand keep, then dress in a traditional kimono at a life-sized Edo-period museum. Stroll Japan longest shopping arcade at Tenjinbashisuji in Tenma.

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