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Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering electrifying Osaka
Half day discovering 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. Still, 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 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 see the best of Osaka from Shinsekai, a burgeoning former slum where the Tsūtenkaku Tower gleams from above or nearby Dōtonbori. In this entertainment district, 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 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. In Ura Namba, a central district famed for its eateries, sake flows as quickly 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 (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, 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.
  • Get recommendations on 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

    Great value and experience, we visited places not read on internet. Raymond was nonstop showing us areas of interest.

    March 2023

    Jui-Tai W

    La atención de Timea, fue paciente, agradable, atenta. Tenía referencias interesantes sobre los lugares que visitamos y sus recomendaciones fueron de mucha utilidad para disfrutar de este paseo y saber más sobre Japón. Timea's attention was patient, pleasant, attentive. Had interesting references about The places we visited, and their recommendations were very useful to enjoy. of this walk and know more about Japan.

    January 2023

    Sandra V

    Great tour. Andrew was very charismatic and informative. Made it fun even though most shops were closed due to holidays. Recommend!

    January 2023

    Javier O

    The tour was Fantastic!! We went to places we wouldn't even thing of going on our own. Our tour guide was super friendly and accommodated things for the kids as well. It was a great experience seeing Osaka through the eyes of a local. Highly recommend it. Our tour guide was GREAT!!! 100% a must do!!1

    January 2023

    Javier O

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