All Osaka Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Escape the hustle of Osaka and discover the serene beauty of Minoh City on this full-day walking and public transport tour with your expert guide. Begin at Katsuoji Temple, a hidden gem adorned with hundreds of colorful Daruma dolls symbolizing perseverance and good luck. Stroll through its peaceful gardens and take in the tranquil atmosphere of traditional Japanese architecture. Then, embark on a scenic hike through forest trails leading to the spectacular 33-metre Minoh Falls, where the cascading water and fresh mountain air create a perfect moment of calm. Along the way, pause to enjoy a picnic lunch or sample local foods at charming roadside stalls. This off-the-beaten-path tour blends cultural history, natural beauty, and a touch of adventure, offering a uniquely refreshing glimpse of Osaka beyond the city. Be aware there are two start times (9:20 and 10:20). They are the same but the 10:20 starts and ends one hour later. When 9:20 is full or almost full we open the 10:20 option.

(1,933)

from $33

Osaka's Secret Adventures: Daruma Magic and Minoh Falls

6 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(18)

from $134

Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori, Gems & Lunch

Go beyond sightseeing with a walking tour that highlights Osaka’s history, food scene and unique blend of old and new. In addition to sites like Osaka Castle, you’ll learn about areas like Kuromon Market, also known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” and Amerika-mura, where youth culture in Osaka thrives. You can sample delicious local street food and see hidden areas of the city that preserve elements of traditional Japan.

Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori, Gems & Lunch

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,176)

from $64

【Journey into Eternity: Kumano Kodo Tour Information】 Step into a world of moss-covered cobblestones, towering ancient trees, and the soul-stirring roar of the falls. Your extraordinary journey begins at Daimon-zaka, celebrated as the most beautiful approach within the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, leading you toward the sacred Mount Nachi. To suit your travel style, we offer two convenient meeting options: ①If you plan to depart from Osaka, please meet your assistant at Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen central gate). Please note that the assistant will not board the JR train with you. Your guide will be waiting for you at Kii Katsuura Station. ②If you plan to depart from Kii Katsuura Station, you can customize your departure time.

Kumano Kodo Half Day Daimonzaka and Nachi Taisha Tour

Kumano Kodo Half Day Daimonzaka and Nachi Taisha Tour

4 to 6 hours

4.0

(1)

from $128

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

teamLab, Resonating Microcosms in the Common Camellia Garden - Solidified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(18)

from $28

Kansai KIX Airport: Private Transfer to/from Osaka or Kyoto

Enjoy a comfortable and convenient private transfer from the KIX airport to your accommodation in Osaka or Kyoto. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and get assistance with your luggage. • Your Time is Secure: We start your 60 mins free waiting time as per your selected time slot. • Choose Your Direction: Select a pickup from KIX to Osaka or Kyoto, or Osaka or Kyoto to KIX. • Transparent Coverage: Service to Osaka or Kyoto city center is included. For other zones outside the city center, a small extra fee applies.

Kansai KIX Airport: Private Transfer to/from Osaka or Kyoto

46 minutesFree Cancellation

3.9

(11)

from $30

Namba after dark has bars with no English menu and no room for a tour group, six seats at a counter, the owner two feet away. We get you in. First stop's on us: two drinks, sake, a highball, or a Japanese sour, however the night calls it. We don't force you into expensive, pre-set drink packages. Pay only for what you actually want to drink at local prices Your guide knows the owners well enough to seat you where a walk-in tourist wouldn't get past the door. From there expect local craft beer, more sake, and whatever the bar's actually known for. What makes this different: we keep groups small on purpose, max 8 guests. A 20-person crawl can't fit into a 6-seat izakaya. We can. That's the whole idea, and it's why the bars let us in at all. Good fit for: ・Travelers who want a real night out, not a photo-op crawl between chain bars ・People who like being handed a drink they've never heard of and told why it's good ・Last-minute bookings ・Anyone who wants Osaka as it actually runs

Osaka Bar Hopping: Real Izakayas, Pay Local Prices

Osaka Bar Hopping: Real Izakayas, Pay Local Prices

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

(37)

from $38

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Create your own Japanese chopsticks in the heart of Osaka! This relaxing, hands-on experience lets you discover Japanese craftsmanship while creating a unique souvenir to take home. Your booking includes our Standard Wood option, and you can customize your chopsticks on-site for an additional fee. Choose your favorite wood, add a wooden gift box, or explore other options to make your chopsticks truly your own. With friendly English-speaking instructors and no experience required, it’s an easy and memorable way to experience Japanese culture just 5 minutes from Shinsaibashi Station.

(270)

from $77

Chopstick Making Osaka: Customize Your Chopsticks

Chopstick Making Osaka: Customize Your Chopsticks

Experience Osaka like never before on a private, fully personalized walking tour with a passionate local host. From vibrant districts to serene shrines, uncover hidden gems, rich history, and dynamic culture—all tailored to your interests. Enjoy immersive stories, cultural insights, and spontaneous discoveries that reveal the city's true essence, making for an unforgettable adventure beyond the guidebooks.

(635)

from $10

Osaka Private Guided Tour with a Local and a Custom Itinerary

Osaka Private Guided Tour with a Local and a Custom Itinerary

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(618)

from $80

Discover Japan’s second-largest city on a full-day walking tour with a private guide. Visit highlights like Dotombori District, Osaka Castle, Shitenno-Ji Temple, Shinsekai, Koromon Market, and the peaceful Keitaku-en Garden, a traditional Japanese landscape garden offering a serene retreat. Customize your itinerary to your interests while your guide shares insights on Japan’s history and culture.

Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(195)

from $96

Discover Shinsekai, an Osaka neighborhood filled with neon lights and old-school charm, through its food on this walking tour. Visit eateries beloved by locals, each offering a different taste of Osaka’s food culture and atmosphere—from lively kushikatsu spots to cozy neighborhood favorites. Enjoy over 15 dishes, sampling a range of dishes from freshly made takoyaki to handmade gyoza.

Special Offer

Osaka Food Tour: 17 Delicious Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

Osaka Food Tour: 17 Delicious Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Create your own chopsticks in Osaka with a hands-on workshop. Choose from 15 types of wood, use traditional tools, and personalize your chopsticks with an engraving. ・Craft your own chopsticks from a selection of 15 types of wood ・Use traditional Japanese tools to shape and polish your chopsticks ・Personalize your chopsticks with an engraving in Japanese or your language ・Enjoy a hands-on experience with English-speaking staff to guide you ・Take home a special souvenir with a Japanese aroma oil-infused sachet

Chopstick Making Workshop with Souvenir in Osaka Castle Area

Discover Osaka’s highlights on this quirky Go Kart tour. Be photo-ready, as there are plenty of funny character costumes to choose from. It’s a hassle-free tour as Go Kart rental, costume rental, insurance, and fuel are included. See lots of Osaka’s top sites like Tsutenkaku Tower, and Kitashinchi area, and you won’t have to worry about losing your group, as it’s a small-group tour. A valid driving license and international license with Japanese translation is required.

(248)

from $8

Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

Craft your very own knife in this immersive workshop in Osaka, where Japanese masters will share their secrets in a friendly and interactive way. Select your preferred blade type, sharpen it with bilingual expert guidance, and attach a customized handle to create a unique piece. Personalize your knife by engraving your name in Japanese on the handle, or even add a design of your choice. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with tea and snacks, while learning about the rich history of Japanese knives from an English-speaking local master. This is not just a hands-on experience; it's a chance to connect with Japanese culture and engage in meaningful conversations with the friendly crew, all while polishing your knife-making skills.

(3,082)

from $71

Make Your Own Knife in Osaka (Sharpening and Engraving)

Make Your Own Knife in Osaka (Sharpening and Engraving)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

(71)

from $160

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,090)

from $108

I am not only a licensed guide with over a decade of experience guiding more than 1,000 private tours across Kyoto, Nara, and western Japan—I am also the author of The Hidden Language of Beauty: A Journey through Western and Japanese Ways of Seeing. My tours go beyond explaining temples and shrines. Together, we explore the deeper ideas that shaped Kyoto: why Japanese gardens feel so peaceful, how architecture creates harmony with nature, why simplicity can be more powerful than decoration, and how Japanese aesthetics differ from those of the West. Rather than rushing from one famous attraction to another, I invite you to slow down and experience Kyoto through stories, history, art, and quiet observation. You'll discover not only the city's iconic landmarks but also hidden places that many visitors never find. My goal is simple: by the end of the day, you won't just have seen Kyoto—you'll understand it in a completely new way of seeing.

Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(7)

from $480

Per group

Sample a variety of sakes in small servings.

Sake "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(29)

from $86

Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation

Special Offer

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Kendo, a Japanese martial art, descends from the ancient fighting methods of samurai. In this small-group class, immerse yourself in the world of samurai through practicing kendo in a real dojo. You'll even get to wear an authentic uniform as you learn proper form and practice striking with a bamboo sword. The dojo also doubles as a museum with a variety of samurai artifacts and memorabilia.

Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka

Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the best of both worlds on this half-day Osaka walking tour, designed to reveal popular attractions and hidden gems. Tick off icons such as Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) and Tsuruhashi Market, and explore the Dotonbori district, famed for its Japanese snacks and neon signs. Plus, explore lesser-known neighborhoods such as Shin-Sekai—full of unique charms. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour.

(583)

from $127

Osaka Highlights: 4-Hour Walking Tour with Castle

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(177)

from $59

Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

No need to waste time taking trams or buses, saving you a lot of precious time! Solve the trouble of having a lot of luggage and provide the most comfortable pick-up and drop-off service! Special car pick-up: Private space in a special car, saving you worry and effort! Carefully selected drivers: Standard service specifications, giving you a better service experience! Free waiting time of 30 minutes for airport drop-off and 90 minutes for airport pick-up, full refund 24 hours before departure!

(1,577)

from $45

Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Kansai Airport

Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Kansai Airport

While exploring Osaka, take your sightseeing outdoors: by bicycle. This small-group tour introduces visitors to popular attractions as well as local hangouts such as Nakazaki-cho and America Town. Your guide selects the safest route with as little traffic as possible—difficult to do on your own. Enjoy plenty of stops including Osaka Castle, Nakanoshima Park, Nipponbashi Denden Town, and Shitennoji.

4.9

(21)

from $109

Per group

Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

(259)

from $57

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NganLiz_N, Aug 2026

Wonderful Experience

One of the best things we did was go on this tour while our stay in Kyoto. Our guide Amy was wonderful. She even brought a variety of goodies, very thoughtful of her. Our bus was comfortable with AC. We hit a lot of different stops which made it all worth the trip.

Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

NW_F, Aug 2026

Great food tour with Dylan

I went here with my family of four and our tour guide was Dylan. He was very accommodating and very passionate with telling us all sorts of facts about Osaka which we would have never known otherwise. He made the tour very fun whilst also being informative, Dylan took us to some great food places. Definitely would do again and recommend to others visiting Osaka.

Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

Luvymarie_M, Aug 2026

Taka is food guru

It was a great food tour. I will say Taka the tour guide is food guru. He was very knowledgeable and well experienced. He taught some words to say in Japanese to be thankful and appreciate the cook. This tour is highly recommended.. I appreciate what I learned in this tour.

Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tour

Laura_T, Aug 2026

Dom was amazing. He was...

Dom was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and adjusted the pace of the tour to fit what our 12 year old could handle. He was friendly, showed us what we wanted to see and gave us suggestions for further into our trip. Highly recommend this tour and Dom

Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation

Miquel_M, Aug 2026

Fantastic day trip in Kyoto, perfect for cruise

We were on Celebrity Millennium and decided to explore on our own. Taikai helped us have A truly Remarkable and enjoyable day exploring all the beautiful sites, shrines and temples, a magnificent experience in Kyoto! Taikai was excellent in all aspects, and went the extra mile for us.

Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available

Lisa_W, Aug 2026

We had such a magical...

We had such a magical experience visiting Nara. Our guide, Shin, was incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable and seemed to delight sharing information about the city and its history. Despite the heat, my group and I were so thankful to have had this experience. The deer were also so cute! 🦌😍

Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka

David_F, Aug 2026

Many Thanks Kane!

Although this is a long day, it is well worth it. Our guide Tokane (Kane) was very engaging and informative and provided us with many details even when on the transfers between sites. Hiroshima was very sobering and interesting and Miyajima was stunning - the walk was nice even though it was a blisteringly hot day and the lunch of traditional Okonomiyaki was outstanding.

Osaka Food Tour: 17 Delicious Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

Stacey_C, Aug 2026

Delicious and fun!

This was a fun activity to do, and we really enjoyed our guide. We got to try a lot of food, and it was fun to walk around the Shinsekai neighborhood and learn about some of the local icons and history of the area. Two suggestions: 1) it would help if the guide had a sign or something (we walked back and forth past him at the meeting point a couple times before we connected), and 2) there was too much food. Maybe have smaller tasting samples. We didn’t want to waste but.couldn’t eat everything!

Osaka Sumo Experience with Live Show and Audience Challenge

David_C, Jul 2026

Excellent experience

Was an excellent experience. Started off with some historical information around sumo to get you into the mood. Then the wrestlers come out and demonstrate the various strategies. This is then followed by audience participation, which was the highlight of the session. Thoroughly recommended.

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

Pol_P, Jul 2026

A fantastic experience...

A fantastic experience discovering a lesser-known, non-touristy area in northern Osaka, away from the usual tourist routes. Our guide was fantastic: energetic, friendly, and incredibly engaging. She gave us explanations that were clear, useful, and easy to follow, without ever making the tour feel overwhelming. A great way to discover a more authentic and local side of Osaka. Highly recommended!