Day Trips & Local Escapes

5 (69)

From zen to razzle-dazzle: day trip to Osaka from Kyoto

8 hours English

5 (69) 100% Personalized

Swap red lanterns and temples for neon lights and moving billboards on a day trip to eclectic Osaka and Japan's food capital

Mia

Michael

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

The host will be waiting you at Matsumoto Kiyoshi Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience

8 hours with a host

Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Return train trip from Kyoto to Osaka

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Additional Transportation costs.

Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

Travel by train to Osaka with your host by your side.
Discover Osaka’s top attractions and make the most of your one day in the city
Get recommendations on the incredible food culture full of street eats and Osakan dishes
Explore central Osaka neighborhoods like its famous entertainment districts
Discover another side of Japanese culture which is completely different from what you know in Kyoto!

What travelers think of our Kyoto experiences

Marti 30 October 2025

Milo is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide and we would definitely use him again. We saw everything we wished to see and more! He also took us to his favorite restaurant for lunch which ch was special

Michelle 4 July 2025

Wonderful walking tour of Osaka. Our guide Alex was expert at getting us great photos so it looked like we were the only ones there! He was also very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Great time!

Ali 8 April 2025

Very friendly, informative and flexible to suit. We were impressed and had a wonderful time. Very professional. Visited lots of places with a mix of history, general site seeing and the lunch venue selection was excellent.

Anatolie 5 April 2025

A fantastic one-day trip from Kyoto to Osaka with our amazing guide Cecile, whose warmth, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the experience truly unforgettable—thank you from Winnipeg, Canada!

Ali 1 April 2025

Very informative and ready to be flexible and meet expectations. Wonderful person with passion to serve and deliver a good service.

Carsten 22 January 2025

An unforgettable tour through Osaka – Thanks to an amazing guide! Our trip to Osaka became an absolute highlight thanks to Milo, our incredible tour guide! From the very beginning, he was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which instantly made us feel at ease. His enthusiasm for the city was contagious, and he managed to show us not only the major landmarks but also the hidden gems and small treasures along the way. What impressed us the most was his extensive knowledge. Milo was able to answer every single one of our questions – whether it was about Osaka's history, cultural nuances, or the little details we would have never noticed on our own. From traditional temples to modern neighborhoods, he explained everything in a vivid and engaging way that was never dull or overwhelming. His English was exceptional, making communication effortless. Not only did he speak fluently, but he also managed to explain complex cultural contexts clearly and understandably. Thanks to him, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in Osaka's culture and history. What we particularly appreciated was his personal touch: Milo tailored the tour perfectly to our interests and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the day. I'm the travel agent of this guest review and i am more than happy an thankful that Milo took so very good care of my guests. Thank you very much !

What you’ll do

If you’re looking to switch up the peace and tranquility of lantern-lit Kyoto for neon-lit, animatronic-crab-adorned entertainment districts, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll take the train from Kyoto Station to Osaka and explore this food-obsessed city with your host, a local insider.

Discover another side of Japan as you visit fast-paced entertainment districts like the canal-side neighborhood Dōtombori or neighboring Namba, both of which are located in the heart of Osaka. On the other side of the canal, check out Shinsaibashi, a shopping district that’s a mecca to modernity, then delve into sub-culture in Amerikamura, an area to the west that’s the heart of Osaka’s youth culture.