Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Markets & Local Finds • 4 hours
5.0
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Shopping in Osaka
Discover the unique shopping scene in Osaka from gadget emporiums, buzzing markets, and cutting-edge fashion in an experience tailored to your style
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover the best shopping opportunities in Osaka, carefully curated to your tastes.
- Follow your local host through the maze of streets in several of the city’s most popular shopping hubs.
- Get the chance to buy unique souvenirs and dirt-cheap gadgets at stores you won’t find anywhere else.
- Get expert advice from your host that’ll narrow down the quest for that elusive trinket you’ve been looking for.
- Discover unique Japanese sub-culture like otaku and kawaii as you visit stores dedicated their styles
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi - The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Umeda, Namba, Den Den Town, and Ebisubashi. You don’t know these names yet, but after a day of splurging in Osaka, you sure will. This city is a shopper’s paradise, overflowing with fashion, electronics, and all the souvenirs you could ever want, all under the guise of very organized chaos.
The only problem is, there’s so much to choose from! Luckily, your local host will help you sift through all that’s on offer, effortlessly navigating the maze that covers everything from kawaii cute cult fashion to otaku or geek culture through quirky 100 yen shops and gleaming department stores.
They’ll help you uncover the absolute best bargains, with no language barrier, to slow down the spree and reveal Osaka’s most unique stores.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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Hidden Kitchens of Osaka
Neon Nights and Nostalgia in Shinsekai
A Step Through History at Osaka’s Shrines
Kanpai to a Night Well Spent – Dinner the Local Way
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Walking Through History at Osaka Castle
Wandering Osaka’s Backstreets
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What travelers think of this experience
Emily
Jun 2025
I spent a lovely moring in Osaka checking out the vintage luxury purse scene with Fumiko, my guide. She helped me find shops that carried the items I was looking for, but more importantly was a great shopping buddy and translator as needed. This private tour was a great option for me when I wanted to go shopping and the rest of my group didn't. We did run into a problem that my tour started at 10am and most of the shops we wanted to look at didn't open until 11am. Fumiko tried to find the few places that opened early for us to start at, but I would advise starting shopping tours at 11am to avoid this issue.
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Emily
Jun 2025
I spent a lovely moring in Osaka checking out the vintage luxury purse scene with Fumiko. She helped me find shops that carried the items I was looking for, but more importantly was a great shopping buddy and translator as needed. This private tour was a great option for me when I wanted to go shopping and the rest of my group didn't. We did run into a problem that my tour started at 10am and most of the shops we wanted to look at didn't open until 11am. Fumiko tried to find the few places that opened early for us to start at, but I would advise starting shopping tours at 11am to avoid this issue.
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Kathy
Jun 2025
Maria did a wonderful job customizing the time to shopping for my specific needs as well as fit in some history in the area. The best combo!
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Elizabeth
Apr 2025
What a great day with my private tour guide! It was like having a best friend to show you all the best spots- even met a few more friends along the way. I was looking for cooking and housewares and Mayura showed me some great places, as well as some good spots for snacks and even had a Sakura latte. Highly recommend the personalized walking experience.
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Sarah
Sep 2024
She was in tune with what we wanted, really friendly and helpful. We are really, really happy with our experience. We were taken to lots of places we would have never found by ourselves. We are very grateful.
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Maria
Mar 2023
Wonderful night out with Maria in Osaka. Our guide for in touch with us in advance, so we could let her know about our expectations and what we'd like to see. Maria arranged everything perfectly, showed us all special places in Namba and Dotombori and suggested tasty street food. She also planned for tickets in advance and she made me fall in love with Osaka. I was with a Japanese friend and she also loved the tour. I highly recommend the tour and Maria.
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