Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Hidden Gems
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“Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025 Winner”! Weave through the streets of this fabled city with an experienced guide from Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Daniel & Kenzo 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. 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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private personalized tour OR group tour with others.
Choose your hours: 5hrs, 6hrs, 7hrs.
This tour is mainly on foot, but public transportation is included when needed.
One non-alcholic beverage and some delicious Osakan street food.
Tickets to any attractions.
Hotel pick up is not offered for GROUP tours.
Vegan and gluten-free cannot be catered for at lunch for group tours.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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.
Options
Private 7 Hour Ultimate Tour
5hr Group Night Walking Tour
Enjoy Osaka at night!: Skip Kuromon market & end your tour with a stunning night view of Osaka from Abeno Harukas, the city's tallest skyscraper!
Private 6hr Explorer Tour
5hr Group Walking Tour
Private 5hr Endevour Tour
Reviews
823 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to spend a day in Osaka
Dante C,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really cool! Tim was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We learned a lot about the history of the area and current Japanese culture. Would recommend
Fantastic experience! Our...
Alexa T,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience! Our guide, Kenzo, was a great guide - passionate, patient, and knowledgeable about Osaka's history. You can clearly hear the love he has for the city when he talks. It was definitely worth the experience, and the walking was done at a leisurely pace - you don't even realize you've walked 5-6 miles by the end of it!
Brilliant walking tour....
XianYing T,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant walking tour. Scott was extremely well-versed in the ins and outs, and paid carefully attention to the needs and requirements of everyone. The route was excellent, giving a thorough introduction to many of the key sights in Osaka. All in all an excellent choice.
Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour with Scott
Throngil,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant walking tour. Scott was extremely well-versed in the ins and outs, and paid carefully attention to the needs and requirements of everyone. The route was excellent, giving a thorough introduction to many of the key sights in Osaka. All in all an excellent choice.
Great value for money. Great overall experience.
482sanjayah,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Osaka walking tour. Covers most of the key attractions and hidden gems. Our guide Scott was very helpful and was a local expert. Great value for money. We recommend this one day Osaka walking tour.
Best tour out of our whole trip!
minh n,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Roughly around 5 mile walk but did not seem like it at all. We had Daniel as our tour guide and he really did make our tour. Good guide and good group! We had an amazing day!
Great way to see Osaka on foot!
Frances P,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is the perfect starting point for a trip to Osaka! Kenzo was an amazing guide and had plenty of information about all the stops on the tour.
Fun & Informative
Darryl C,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the culture, the history and the current situation in Japan
Good way to begin Osaka
252himeshk,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel was awesome! He explains history with so much interest! Was super nice showed us around, recommended places. Great blend of fun, history and sightseeing. Definitely recommend it.
Great way to see Osaka in a day.
Keri N,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kenso was so amazing. His passion for the history of Osaka came through during our tour. The walking pace was perfect for an all day tour. We had about 10 people in the group and it was a great size. The places we walked to or by were well worth the time and money.
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