Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Osaka from Kobe port

What you'll do

Take the train to Osaka with your local host, and spend a day exploring! Osaka is famous for its obsession with food, so feast on takoyaki (fried octopus balls) as you explore the neon-lit entertainment districts which line the canals, or with your local insider leading the way (and doing the ordering when there’s no English menu!), discover Hozenji Yokocho, a mysterious alleyway packed with ramshackle izakaya bars. Soak up Osaka’s history with a visit to Osaka Castle or Sumiyoshi-taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, or dive into its kaleidoscopic modern culture and shop for quirky souvenirs in Shinsaibashi, the frenetic shopping district, or head up Tsūtenkaku Tower for panoramic city views from its famous observation deck. 

Where you’ll go

With your host taking care of transport, you’ll arrive stress-free in Osaka and ready to explore! You don’t want to miss the central entertainment districts of Dōtonbori and Namba, where animatronic signs and a dizzying number of restaurants line the buzzing canals. Further north you could explore Shinsaibashi, the famous shopping district where huge department stores overshadow quirky subculture stores dedicated to manga, and Amerikamura, a hub of Japanese youth culture and street fashion. Or, a little further south you’ll find Shinsekai, a retro shopping district where you’ll feel for a moment like you’ve stepped back in time, and you can grab cheap street eats like kushikatsu and shop in quirky 100 yen stores. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Catalan, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Kobe Port or a central location

Experience outline

  • With your local host leading the way and taking care of transport, travel to Sannomiya station from Kobe Port via a taxi, and to Osaka from Sannomiya station (Kobe) on public transport
  • Explore Osaka and visit its most famous sites in just one day
  • Discover what makes Osaka so unique, from its food culture to its unique sense of humor
  • Feast on dishes like okonomiyaki, a savory pancake topped with whatever you like, that were created in Osaka
  • Shop for souvenirs and uniquely Japanese gifts, from quirky sweets you can’t find outside of Japan to manga
  • But more than just the top landmarks, your host will also reveal a few secret spots you can’t find in a guidebook!
  • Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get back well on time… for your peace of mind….

Things to know

What’s included

  • 100% private and personalized itinerary
  • 8 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customized, just get in touch to let us know how long you will be docking for.
  • Return taxi transport from Kobe port to Sannomiya station
  • Walking experience once in the city center (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options, Additional cost will be applied)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
  • Return tickets from Osaka to Sannomiya (Covered by JR pass if you have one)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Michelle met us as agreed and spent the day putting up with us, showing us a bit of Kobe and then navigating the complexities of the train system for us. She cleared the way and put up with my slow pace. Everything worked out well and I would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone who wants to see Osaka.

    March 2023

    Martin G

    A wonderful day with Taigu exploring Osaka from Kobe port. Taigu planned a tour that we got to experience the true city though in the rain.

    March 2023

    Joyce H

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