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Experience the Spirit of the Samurai — an authentic Iaido journey. Watch a live samurai sword performance by a practicing Iaido master using a real katana and witness the precision and spirit of this traditional martial art up close. After the show, enjoy a guided introduction to Iaido and learn basic sword movements under professional supervision using training swords. Guests can also see and hold an authentic Japanese blade. Iaido is a traditional martial art focused on drawing the sword, striking, and returning it to the scabbard in one smooth motion, preserving the philosophy of the samurai even after their era ended. Optional Wagyu Sukiyaki dinner and Halal-certified Wagyu plan available.

Learn about the winemaking process while experiencing the passion and expertise that go into every bottle. What makes this tour special is the direct guidance from a skilled wine craftsman, offering insights you won’t find elsewhere.

Nobody in Osaka rent moped we are the only ones ! Walking and cycling tours are good but Osaka is big and there is much to discover in a short time. Moped benefit a faster and less tired system to enjoy the city with out losing much energy and time so you can enjoy the night life too. Taxi system is really expensive so with a Moped you can focus in food and the beauty of Osaka and enjoy at your own pace.

You’ll have the rare chance to observe an authentic morning practice session at a prestigious sumo stable, In the over 1,500-year history of Japanese sumo, only 72 Yokozuna (Grand Champions) have ever been born. Watching the intense sumo practice up close allows you to truly feel the passion and energy of the wrestlers. The area surrounding this Osaka lodging is also renowned for its rich history, including Japan’s largest burial mound of Emperor Ojin and numerous ancient historical sites. It is a place blessed with abundant nature and historic landmarks. If you are traveling from Kyoto, rest assured that Kyoto and Osaka are not far apart. We will provide detailed instructions on how to reach the meeting location, so you can feel at ease. This tour offers a valuable chance to directly experience the spirit of sumo and its cultural significance. Join us on this truly unique adventure!

This experience is not just about relaxing, but actively engaging with sound. You will not only listen, but also touch and play the instruments, making it a hands-on and memorable experience. The layered sounds of crystal singing bowls and handpan create a deeply immersive atmosphere. The combination of sound, vibration, and Japanese matcha offers a unique cultural experience you can feel with all your senses. Perfect for beginners, solo travelers, and anyone looking for something different from typical sightseeing.

• Visit local spots that only locals know for a more authentic experience. • Explore at least 3 bars and end the tour. • Make new friends while exploring Osaka at night. • Enjoy a welcome shot and bar crawl through Osaka American village. This is a tour where you can visit bars in Osaka American village where both locals and tourists can enjoy, with all-you-can-drink, free karaoke, and signature cocktails. Enjoy the night in Osaka without any confusion and create the best memories.

This is a hands-on sound experience where you can both listen and play instruments. You will explore unique instruments such as crystal singing bowls and handpan, feel their vibrations, and create your own sounds in a simple and enjoyable way. The experience is beginner-friendly and requires no musical background. Combined with matcha and a relaxed atmosphere, this offers a unique cultural experience that engages all your senses.

Ammona stands out as truly international—DJs weave together global hits and J-HIP HOP rhythms, drawing a culturally diverse crowd and igniting cross-cultural connections. [1] VIP Experience Plan (¥30,000) Includes: Admission tickets for all guests + 1 bottle of champagne Last entry: Until 1:00 AM Usage time: 120 minutes [2] VIP Premium Plan (Weekdays ¥50,000 / Weekends ¥60,000) Includes: Admission tickets for all guests Comes with a mixer set + snack set + choice of one from below: 　・Champagne worth ¥50,000 (1 bottle of NIR) 　・Japanese whisky (Yamazaki or Hibiki) Last entry: Until 1:00 AM Usage time: 120 minutes

This 2–3 hour food and barhopping tour explores Osaka’s authentic nightlife in the lively Namba district. A local guide leads you through hidden backstreets and alleys to a curated mix of bars, izakaya and long-loved eateries. At each stop, you enjoy one drink and one dish, making it easy to sample regional flavors without extra charges. Expect cozy standing bars, atmospheric izakaya and local hangouts, spending about 40 minutes at each spot. Depending on the night, the tour may include an optional visit near Hozenji Temple. Along the way, your guide shares insights into Osaka’s food culture, bar traditions and Namba’s history. Designed for small groups, the tour offers a smooth, inclusive introduction to the city’s deep local food scene.

-Experience Japan’s iconic sumo culture inside a real training arena. -Step onto an authentic sumo ring normally closed to the public. -Explore exclusive areas used by professional wrestlers for practice and matches. -Try basic sumo rituals like salt tossing, foot stomping, and pose on the dohyo. -Receive an original sumo towel souvenir for a memorable cultural visit.

「The XR RIDE - The Magic Words 'OSAKA-BEN' Bus Tour-」 A new type of entertainment bus show created by OUGI in Osaka in the summer of 2025. You can board a bus equipped with cutting-edge XR (VR/AR) technology and enjoy an AI-guided Osaka sightseeing show while visiting multiple tourist spots in Osaka. The guide show with interactive AI guides who like to interact will create a different experience every time you participate!

Kendo is one of the few martial arts that even beginners can experience, and involves actual combat. Experience bushido, etiquette, samurai, and Japanese culture! Experience content 1. Changing into a dogi and hakama 2. Etiquette 3. Demonstration 4. Putting on kendo equipment 5. Mini-game 6. Japanese kendo form (iaito) 7. Certificate presentation 8. Commemorative photo The sizes of kendo equipment, uniforms, and hakama range from approximately 100cm (15kg) to 200cm (120kg). Rental items such as bodysuit, hakama, and protective gear may not fit depending on the size. Kendo towels are provided as a gift.

Prime location: Just a 3-minute walk from Namba Station and 5 minutes from Shinsaibashi. Highly rated staff: The bar is well reviewed on Google for its hospitality, and the same high service standards are used for the cooking class. Memorable experience: Enjoy food culture quizzes, photo time, and a focus on creating great memories, not just cooking. Safe & easy cooking: Simplified cooking methods make it fun and safe for both children and adults. Convenient schedule: Three daily sessions make it easy to join. Small group setting: Intimate, home-style classes starting from just two participants.

Prime location: Just a 3-minute walk from Namba Station and 5 minutes from Shinsaibashi. Highly rated staff: The bar is well reviewed on Google for its hospitality, and the same high service standards are used for the cooking class. Memorable experience: Enjoy food culture quizzes, photo time, and a focus on creating great memories, not just cooking. Safe & easy cooking: Simplified cooking methods make it fun and safe for both children and adults. Convenient schedule: Three daily sessions make it easy to join. Small group setting: Intimate, home-style classes starting from just two participants.

Private & Personalized Enjoy a seamless experience with hotel pickup and a dedicated English-speaking guide who offers deep cultural insights. Authentic Sumo Access Observe the intense morning training of rising sumo stars in a real, working sumo stable—an experience rarely open to the public. Local Charm & Warm Atmosphere Feel the nostalgic vibe of a traditional Japanese neighborhood and the welcoming spirit of the wrestlers in an intimate, homey setting.

Join the Osaka International Party – Shuffle Fun Chat in Shinsaibashi and experience the best of Osaka nightlife for foreigners! This event is perfect for travelers, expats, and locals to meet new friends and enjoy lively conversations. Reception starts at 19:00, and the party runs from 19:30 to 22:00 at a stylish bar in Shinsaibashi. Enjoy social activities designed to help you connect. Groups are shuffled at 20:15, 20:45, and 21:15, so you meet many new locals and internationals—ideal for a true Osaka friend making event. Practice Japanese with native speakers, join an English-only event, or mix both languages in a relaxed atmosphere. Even if you come alone, you'll feel right at home. Our host will take photos throughout the night to capture your memories. This is more than a party—it's a chance to network, share tips, and discover Osaka’s local gems. If you want to meet Japanese friends in Osaka or enjoy a fun Osaka night party, this is the place to be.

Experience the joy of “hanami,” or cherry blossom viewing, like the locals do. A private host helps you enjoy the cherry blossom season in Osaka on this customizable tour. Share a traditional Japanese picnic under the blossoms as the petals drift down, while your host accompanies you to typical spots as well as places off the tourist trail.

We are proud to present the sake made in Izumisano's traditional sake brewery, blessed with clean water and soil. You can experience sake tasting and tour the brewery. We will show you how sake is made in this traditional brewery. We will also show you inside the brewery where the sake is made.

The Great fairs that can be enjoyed by both children and adults! From classic attractions such as shuriken throwing, archery, ring toss, coin tossing, goldfish scooping, and super ball scooping, to unique events such as "extreme somen noodle catching" and "extreme water gun archery," there will be something for everyone! It's so fun!! We have prepared an all-access pass that allows you to enjoy 11 of the 12 festival fairs at the Gourmet Expo venue in the Osaka Castle Park. (The pass excludes the fireworks.) You can purchase this pass at a special price of 2,500 yen, down from the regular price of 3,500 yen.

[2025 Osaka Cherry Blossom Forecast] Blooming: March 26 Full Bloom: April 2 Osaka’s cherry blossom forecast is here! Sakura bloom times vary by weather, tree type, and location. Even if peak bloom has passed, hidden spots still showcase stunning flowers. No matter when you visit, we’ll guide you to secret sakura locations—think of this as a Sakura Hunting Adventure to find the season’s most beautiful blossoms! We'll walk around Kema Sakuranomiya Park where an uncountable number of sakura—cherry blossom—trees exist. There will be many food stands, and you can buy anything you want to bring to my hanami—an outside sakura viewing party—one of the most popular activities in Japan. We'll enjoy full-blooming sakura trees and the sakura party atmosphere with picnic style. We'll go to "Sakura Tunnel" which hundreds of different Cherry blossom trees planted street if it is open. 【For A Private Group】 If you need to arrange a private Sakura party, I'm happy to support you. Please ask us.

The area between Shinsaibashi and Namba, known as Minami, is one of Osaka's most popular shopping districts. It has hundreds of years of history where geisha gather. It is also famous as a drinking district, where people from all over the Kansai region gather at night. In this tour, your tour guide will introduce you to some of the best restaurants in the back streets and alleyways that only the locals know. You will be sitting close to other customers, so you'll have a great time talking to the locals. You can visit the bar beside the temple to enjoy whiskey, and enjoy cruising through Minami's nighttime cityscape and the classic ramen as a last meal on the day.

Step into Osaka’s authentic after-work culture on this private evening bar hopping tour in Umeda. Far from the crowds of Dotonbori, Umeda is where locals gather after work—descending into underground passages and slipping into cozy izakayas to unwind over drinks and shared plates. During this 2-hour experience, you’ll visit two carefully selected local izakayas that reflect the character of the district. You’ll enjoy a ¥1,500 food and drink credit at each venue (¥3,000 total), allowing you to order what interests you—from grilled skewers and small plates to beer, sake, or a classic highball. Your guide introduces Osaka’s casual dining etiquette, explains regional specialties, and shares insight into the customs behind the city’s evening culture. Because this is a private tour, the pace is relaxed and tailored to your group, creating a personal way to experience one of Osaka’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Recommended cherry blossom viewing route: Osaka Castle Park (historic city + surrounded by cherry blossoms) Kema Sakuranomiya Park (5,000 cherry blossoms along the coast) Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (serene Japanese garden) Expo '70 Commemorative Park (large cherry blossom forest)

Located in central Osaka's Shinsaibashi district, we invite you to this exclusive Ochasēki (Honorable Tea Gathering) to deeply immerse yourself in the supreme aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chadō). The session is hosted by a professional Tea Master from the Omotesenke school, with instruction available in Chinese, English, and Japanese. The Omotesenke school is the foremost among the Three Houses of Tea, recognized for its orthodox style, having historically served the Imperial Court and nobility. Highlights: Witness a Rare Demonstration (Gotemae): Observe the Master perform a meticulous "Tea Preparation Ritual"—a ceremony only showcased in professional gatherings. Exclusive Serene Time: Savor your private tea time within the quiet elegance of our Japanese-style (Washitsu) room. Savor the Five Senses: Engage all your senses with the rich flavor of the tea, the grace of the sweets, and the exquisite craftsmanship of the utensils.