Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka
Shopping in Osaka

What 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.

Where you’ll go

In the central Namba neighborhood, you can go gadget crazy in Nipponbashi’s pop-culture parlors and mega electronics stores, where you can peruse through the worlds of otaku, vintage vinyl music, and the latest in all things technology.

But just over the Dōtonbori Canal in neighboring Shinsaibashi, you’ll find an eclectic mix of mega-department stores and cult fashion havens - the city’s shopping paradise. Hone in on Amerikamura, the ‘American Village,’ and you’ll find a warren of streets that showcase the latest and greatest in Japanese street culture.

Or perhaps visit more off-beat districts like Shinsekai, a former slum stuffed with secret kimono stores and quirky boutiques.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 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

  • 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

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 feel so fortunate that we had Aki as our guide in Osaka. The day with her was the highlight of our two weeks in Japan. We had a local guide in each major city and Aki is absolutely the best guide you could ask for. First she prepared the most amazing itinerary based on our preferences. When we met Aki we immediately hit it off because she is open, intuitive, and fun. She makes friends easily and helped us do the same! Because of Aki we met many people we wouldn’t have otherwise been able to talk with (she would initiate conversations and translate for us). For example, we helped a shop owner with her English signs for customers, got free octopus to try, learned all about Japanese chef knives and purchased a great one, had a personal meal with local chef, and went bar hopping to izakayas where there was absolutely no English. Beyond our scheduled time with her she was a great friend - helping us see and do amazing things for the rest of our trip. It is because of Aki that Osaka was our favorite of the five Cities we visited. If you’re in Osaka, make sure you start your visit with a day with Aki!

    July 2018

    Megan H

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