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A bustling street with colorful signs and a Ferris wheel in the background. 1
A group of people standing in front of a building with a large crab decoration. 2
A group of people standing by a pond with a traditional Japanese castle in the background. 3
A group of people dancing in a city square with various advertisements and buildings in the background. 4
A street scene with a large golden statue, a food stall, and people walking. 5
By Japan Guide Agency

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$258 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the vibrant city of Osaka on a full-day walking tour with our government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guides! From the beautiful Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic and vibrant sights will enthral you. Hungry after all that exploring? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many savoury local dishes. Book a tour with us in Osaka to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki!

    Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalised tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalised itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests.
    We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture of Osaka with us! Or as they say in the Osaka dialect, “Maido”!

Activity location

  • Dotombori District
    • Chuo-ku,
    • 542-0076, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dotombori District
    • Chuo-ku,
    • 542-0076, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

4hr Walking Tour (2–3 sites)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Price details
AU$258.20 x 1 AdultAU$258.20
Total
Price is AU$258.20
Until Fri, 31 July

8hr Walking Tour (4–6 sites)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Price details
AU$507.65 x 1 AdultAU$507.65
Total
Price is AU$507.65
Until Fri, 31 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
  • Inclusions
    Customisable itinerary (4h: 2–3 sites, 6h: 3–4 sites, 8h: 4–6 sites)
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Exclusions
    Transport fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Private Vehicle
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Exclusions
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Activity itinerary

Dotombori District

  • 1h
Walk through Dotonbori street with its huge hoardings, hundreds of restaurants and food stalls selling local foods including the famous Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

  • 30m
A 150 metre long shopping street lined with speciality stores with every cooking utensil and kitchen item available. This arcade with its variety of appliances, tableware and cooking accessories provides an interesting counterpoint to the nearby fresh food market at Kuromon Ichiba and can also be a good spot for picking up some unique souvenirs.

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

  • 30m
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is a must-visit in Osaka. This giant shopping arcade of cosmetics stores, apparel shops, and restaurants extends 600 metres. This has been a bustling centre of retail since the mid-18th century when famed kimono shop Matsuya opened what later became Daimaru Department Store. The development of Shinsaibashi-suji parallels the growth and change in its host city Osaka . Walk down Shinsaibashi-suji to experience Japan's love of consumer retail. You can walk south down Shinsaibashi-suji to reach the neon-lit Dotonbori Bridge!

Kuromon Market

  • 30m
The most famous fish at Kuromon Market are the conger pike in summer and Fugu in winter. At least 10% of the seafood shop in Kuromon specialise in Fugu and Hamo. A lively and roofed market which stretches about 580m, there are about 150 shops and is always bustling with people. This market has everything you want. From fresh seafood, blow fish and soft shelled turtle speciality shops, to restaurants, fruit and vegetables shops, butchers, pickled goods, dried food, Japanese sweets and Western cakes.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

  • 30m
Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, "Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine") is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, that is free of influence from the Asian mainland. Only two other shrine architecture styles are also considered purely Japanese: Shinmei-zukuri as seen at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri as seen at Izumo Taisha.

Shitennoji

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Shitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan. Although the temple's buildings burned down several times throughout the centuries, they were always carefully reconstructed to reflect the original 6th century design. The outer temple grounds are free to enter, but admission to the inner precinct, the Gokuraku-jodo Garden and the treasure house is paid. In the pebble covered courtyard of the inner precinct stand a five-storied pagoda that can be entered and ascended and the Main Hall (Kondo) in which Prince Shotoku is enshrined as a statue of Kannon.

Umeda Sky Building

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City". The 173 metre tall building consists of two towers that are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck. In the basement, there is a restaurant floor that replicates a town of the early Showa Period, while offices occupy most other floors.

Osaka Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Osaka Castle is certainly one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, and for good reason. This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history that dates back almost 450 years!

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (also known as NMAO) is an underground museum housing a major art collection on the island of Nakanoshima in central Osaka.

Shinsekai

  • 25m
Shinsekai , the New World, with it’s Tsutenkaku, the Osaka Eiffel tower, kushikatsu and Billiken , the God of wealth and money. Shinsekai is also home to Spa World, a huge bath complex with a large number of pools on a European themed floor and an Asian themed floor (enjoyed naked and gender separated).

Keitaku-en Garden

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Keitakuen Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden located within Tennoji Park in Osaka, Japan. Designed in the early 20th century, it features a central pond, meticulously arranged rocks, seasonal plants, and pathways that reflect classic Japanese aesthetics. The garden offers a peaceful retreat from the city, with scenic views of the nearby Osaka skyscrapers creating a unique blend of nature and urban life.

Location

Activity location

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    Dotombori District
    • Chuo-ku,
    • 542-0076, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dotombori District
    • Chuo-ku,
    • 542-0076, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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