Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka
Uncovered in four hours: electrifying Osaka

What you'll do

Osaka’s whirlwind of chaotic shopping, lantern-lit mazes of izakaya bars, and frenetic canal-side entertainment districts is a lot to get to grips with, but your local insider will make sure you make the most of your 4 hours together. Discover locals-only Osaka, where fishermen is a delicacy and vendors consider bargaining to be a traditional art form. You could want to let off some steam with the locals in a sento bathhouse, before swapping nudity for cosplay in Nipponbashi, one of Osaka’s fashion and otaku hotspots, where a geek-culture obsession comes as standard. Our hosts will show you that the best way around Osaka is on the canals and that despite its futuristic exterior, the city’s trendiest music still comes on vinyl…

Where you’ll go

You’ll get to see the very best of Osaka, from Shinsekai, a burgeoning former slum where the Tsūtenkaku Tower gleams from above, or nearby Dōtonbori, the entertainment district where neon lights shimmer off the waters of the canals, exposing a spectacular array of experiences. There’s just so much to see and do in Osaka, but with one of our hosts leading the way, you’ll experience the very best of this remarkable city in just four hours. Witty, chatty locals greet you at every turn in Tenma, a bustling nightlife quarter near Osaka Castle, and in Ura Namba, a central district famed for its eateries, sake flows as easily as the conversation does. Plus, you can always be sure that your host will have a trick (and a snack!) up their sleeve...

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend four hours with your host and explore the real Osaka.
  • See the most famous attractions, as well as a few that remain secret to most tourists.
  • Discover neighborhoods and attractions through the eyes of your host, and gain unique insights.
  • Taste authentic street food at your host’s favorite spots.
  • Get plenty of help planning the rest of your stay in Osaka

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
  • Hotel meet-up ( available on request for central location )

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 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

    We had a so much fun to talk about culture deference during our time to walk around the city and restaurant/bar! Really hope our paths will cross again near future!

    March 2020

    Taka M

    All my expectations were met or exceeded. I visited many interesting sites across the city including a special request I had. Haruhi, my guide, was awesome. She was very friendly, cheerful with a wealth of knowledge of her city. My experience with her made the tour special.

    January 2020

    Gary P

    We are so happy with our guide Taka, it was a lovely experience and I do recommend this option to every serious tourist in the city. Highly recommended for tourists, who are interested to see and enjoy specific, hidden and not too popular treasures of the culture of the visited countries.

    November 2019

    Dimitar G

    Our guide for 4hrs was Brice. A french guy who's been living in Osaka for 8 years and knows a lot about it. Whether the various hidden places or restaurants . He comes with interesting facts and answers all our questions and more. It was fun for my daughter and myself being french (but living thanks god in London for many years ) to have the view from a foreigner living there. We did the same in Tokyo for 6 hours and this time had a Japanese guide who was great as well providing the same package of discovery. I would really advise 'CityUnscripted' as a company to go for among so many on the market . They are tailor made on what YOU want to god and see. The price are reasonable and everything is adaptable . The cherry on the cake being that they are very nice and cool people.

    November 2019

    Jean C

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