Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka
Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka

What you'll do

You could never see all of Osaka's top attractions in just one day, but you can certainly explore the city's heart and tick 10 of them off your bucket list! Whether day or night, the Tonbori Riverwalk is a must-have Osaka experience. However, your local insider also knows the backstreets of Dōtonbori, where they could lead you straight to the best kushikatsu seller for a quick bite.

From exploring historic landmarks like Osaka Castle and Tenmangu Shrine - 1000 years of history which sits peacefully amongst shiny skyscrapers - to modern wonders like Tsūtenkaku, the ‘Tower of Paradise’ overlooking Shinsekai, you’ll get an authentic snapshot of Osaka’s most famous attractions, and grab a bite or two of Osaka’s favorite dishes along the way!

Where you’ll go

You’ll go on a whirlwind experience of Osaka’s most iconic districts. The dizzying pace, animatronic signs, and seemingly impossible number of restaurants of Dōtonbori and Namba might not be what you’re used to. Still, you couldn’t miss exploring the city’s central entertainment hubs!

A bit further south, you’ll find Shinsekai, a fascinating shopping district where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back to its pre-war heyday.

In northern Osaka, Osaka Castle is a must-see but don’t just whizz through - spend some time exploring the surrounding park before you stroll over the O River to Tenma, a historic area home to many of Osaka’s most important shrines and temples, as well as a maze of backstreet izakaya. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Get to know the real Osaka with your host and avoid the tourist traps, whilst still seeing the highlights!
  • See some of the city's most famous attractions,but also see the hidden gems you’d miss without a local’s knowledge
  • Explore the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and see the Osaka you’ve been dreaming of
  • Eat and drink authentic Japanese food along the way - Osakans have always got room for another snack!
  • Get tips from your host for exciting places to visit during the rest of your stay, and even more exciting things to eat

Things to know

What’s included

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

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transport 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

    Brice was perfect and efficient in his tour and comments all through the tour . Very friendly and kept a good pace . Adapying to our wishes . Being french myself as well wasvinteresting to see the view of a foreigner living in Japan after 8 years.

    November 2019

    Jean C

    Este tour fue realmente muy bueno y definitivamente valió la pena. No es fácil moverse por la ciudad y saber qué comidas elegir para comer porque todo está en japonés y en inglés. Muchas gracias por todos sus buenos consejos y hasta pronto.

    February 2018

    Sandra T

    We were originally not planning to visit Osaka but when we were in Kyoto we realized that it was really close so we were adventurous and decided to give it a go. This tour was perfect because we really didn't know what we wanted to see and our guide Aki was very friendly and really patient and she organized every detail to suit our pace and we got to see a lot more than we would have on our own. Aki dropped us off at the station to go back to Kyoto. Perfect!

    February 2018

    Hilary & Tom T

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