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Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
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1. Kobe private tour from Osaka (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit a beautiful port city, Kobe with a private guide! As it's a private tour, you can relax and see more sights compared with other group tours. This tour covers most popular sites like Nunobiki ropeway and herb garden, Harbor land and Sake brewery. You can't miss Kobe beef. We'll help to book the Kobe beef restaurant, if you'd like. Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour easily and go to Kobe by subway and train and explore the city by train and taxi efficiently.
Inclusions: National licensed guide, Sake tasting, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Lunch, Drinks
Reviewed By Cheryl S
We loved our Kyoto tour! Our guides Aki and Minako made it so special, the whole tour guide team even came on the call to sing Happy Birthday for my daughter. They also made a lovely personalised video for her birthday. The entire experience was so interesting and enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
2. Castle Visit and Izakaya Hopping in Osaka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Osaka is known as the ‘Food Capital of Japan’ where a distinctive eating and drinking culture has developed. There are plenty of Izakaya (Japanese taverns) in Kyobashi district with reasonable prices, and people in Osaka are really fond of chatting while eating and drinking. After visiting Osaka’s icon, Osaka castle, our local guide takes you to two carefully selected Izakaya where you can enjoy local food & beverage including sashimi, kushikatsu (skewered meat) and sake with local people.
Inclusions: Guide Fare, Basic Food and Beverage
Exclusions: Admission fee Osaka Castle 600 yen/p, Transport Fare
Reviewed By MCJ62
Our tour guide was Kommy. He was very knowledgeable of the areas and we received good background information. It was a good way to spend the afternoon and see Osaka. I would recommend this tour.
3. Osaka Backstreet Food Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Osaka is Japan's capital of food and on this tour, your bilingual guide will show you why. Explore local neighbourhoods, enjoy great food at three unique restaurants and discover why Osaka is known as the nation's kitchen. We will begin at our favorite yakitori joint in the alleys of Tennoji before strolling down the hill that gives Osaka its name and into the backstreets! Get an authentic taste of okonomiyaki at a proper old-school restaurant in Osaka's most notorious and unique neighborhood (Nishinari) before heading over to the bright lights of Shinsekai. Take in the unique atmosphere of the birthplace of kushikatsu while gorging on deep-fried skewers and learning about this quirky and fun part of town!
Inclusions: Enjoy Okonomiyaki, Yakitori and Kushikatsu at 3 local restaurants, all food and non-alcoholic drinks included!
Exclusions: Delicious alcoholic beverages available as extras! Highly Recommended :)
Reviewed By demskos
Absolutely recommend! This tour was one of my group's highlights on our trip to Japan. The food and drinks were awesome and we visited so many places that we would not have if we were on our own. Rodney was a great tour guide and super friendly! He stayed with our group even past the tour hours as we visited more bars and chatted. Our interactions with him and other locals really made our night in Osaka special. This review is coming a little late (we went in June 2019) but the tour was fantastic and I had to make sure to get this review in.
4. Osaka Food Tour with Dinner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Andy, your half Japanese/half Australian tour guide, has extensive knowledge of the food, history and culture of the Osaka region after living in here for 12 years. He will offer you a very unique pespective where you will discover 5 authentic, delicious eateries on this tour… food from a hidden restaurants, backstreet stall & markets whilst walking through arcades and plazas rarely visited or known by foreigners. We will dive into some very traditional Osakan eateries. Also Andy strives to show you the real and deep Osaka giving you an understanding of the inner workings of this amazing area visiting some vintage, real, architecture so rich in history while interacting with the locals.
Inclusions: Going to 3 restaurants, 1 Izakaya & 1 stall. FOOD SERVED: 3 x Takoyaki, Sashimi (Tuna, Salmon & Squid), Nikudofu, 2 x Yakitori, 2 x karaage, 1 x Tonpeiyaki, 6 x Gyoza, Bowl of Oden & Taiyaki Desserts, 2 drinks are included (alcoholic & non alcoholic). NOTE: We also have craft beer available.
Exclusions: Transportation: We don't provide transport fees to the starting point.
Reviewed By NatureLover0219
Ive been here for 3 years and this is one of my highlights of being here. A great look at the local scene while finding something real.
5. Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Join your guide for Osaka's largest and longest running nightlife tour for an evening you won't forget! You will be taken off of the usual tourist trail and into the party, visiting at least 3 different bars or clubs. Expect drink discounts all night, free shots at each bar, unlimited shots in between, and a dynamic crowd of awesome people. A great way to kick off the evening without breaking the bank, meet some people, and make some memories.
Inclusions: Welcome shots (1 per bar), Drink discounts (up to 50% off), Games and activities, Licensed guide
Exclusions: Transportation to/from the pub crawl location, Food and snacks, unless specified, Drinks (except for welcome shots)
Reviewed By cbolotsky
I guess I’m not surprised that this wasn’t the best pub crawl I’ve ever gone on, but it was just an odd experience. First off, it’s a huge group. I’m talking 100+ people. Of that, 80% are dudes. The entire group (again, not surprisingly) are tourists, and they range from 20 years old to 40+ years old. The leaders are all travelers who wound up in Tokyo and do a pretty good job at rallying the crew, helping you meet other people and getting you drunk. The bars you go to all effectively feel as if they are opened weekly exclusively for the pub crawl, as they’re all pretty low quality and totally empty other than the pub crawl attendees. My biggest wish for this tour was that it felt more like a real night out in Tokyo - there was no Izikaya, no karaoke, no Japanese experience. You get to the last spot (a nightclub) by 11pm, which is pretty early, and then the group pretty much disperses. They could have done a bit more to recommend other good spots in Rappongi to go to after on your own for a more typical Tokyo night out.
6. Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Hozenji Yokocho Food Walking Tour
現 地 A local guide to tourists who came to Japan for the first time and attractive sightseeing spots in Osaka This is a night walking tour of Osaka for those who want to accompany the sightseeing. At Hozenji Yokocho and Dotonbori, professional photographers will also take photos.
Inclusions: The last izakaya to eat and drink, alcohol
Exclusions: Food stalls at Dotonbori and Kuromon Market
Reviewed By Global41036978556
Osaka Castle Park is very fun to walk . I felt history of Toyotomi and his philosophy as a great samurai. Aqualiner from Yodoyabashi station was comfortable and I enjoyed Tosabori river cruising.
7. Deep Food Tour ＆ Bar Hopping in Temma, Osaka
This tour starts at Temma station, just 1 minutes from Osaka station by JR Loop Line. Temma is a famous bar & restaurant area for Japanese locals and less touristic compare with Namba or Tennoji. So you'll be able to enjoy being a part of Japanese daily night life!! During the tour you'll go to 2-3 bar & restaurant with our well-knowledged guide. You'll have different style foods like grilled yakitori, yakiniku, oden and drinks. There are a lot of small local Izakaya on the street in Temma which local people love to drop by. We highly recommend to visit the best spot for bar hopping in Osaka. 【Why you should join our tour?】 1. You can enjoy real Japanese night life because Temma is less touristic. 2. You can enjoy with local people by our well-knowledged guide's help. 3. You can enjoy authentic Japanese food by our guide's recommendation.
Inclusions: Free 1 drink at the first bar
Exclusions: Dinner, Private transportation
8. Japan One Life Adventures - 10 Days
Japan is a magical place where old and new collide. A country full of incredible natural beauty, futuristic cities of neon, world-renowned food, and a culture steeped in tradition. Japan has a way of enveloping you from the moment you step off the plane. The unique culture and friendliness of the people will stay with you forever. From partying in the famous Shinjuku area of Tokyo to walking down the stone paths passing Geisha in the Gion district in Kyoto, One Life Adventures - Japan is a backpacking adventre tour and will show you the best of the country in 10 days. Starting in Tokyo and finishing in Osaka we explore the iconic areas of Japan plus some places off the tourist trail. By the end of the 10 days you would have lived and breathed the Land of the Rising Sun. Want longer in Japan? Try our 14 day tour! *Please note that this is an active, fast-paced, backpacking style tour with a lot of walking. Please make sure you're adequately prepared.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Exclusions: Tipping, Pre and post tour accommodation, Arrival and departure transfers, International Flights, Travel Insurance
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