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Kinsley_C, Oct 2026
This was a great...
This was a great stress-free way to visit so many different attractions in a short amount of time! Our guide, Anson, was very informative and helped suggest great spots to eat, shop, and tips for the trip to see the most in a short amount of time. My family and I did not need to worry about figuring out public transportation, which was nice in unfamiliar areas. Anson taught us a lot while we took the bus to our next stop as well as when we arrived at our destination!
Franci_M, Oct 2026
Walking tour
Our walking tour with Daniel was amazing. He is very fun and made the day very enjoyable. We say the Osaka castle and learned some history around that time.
Moving through the neighborhoods was very interesting. Daniel also stayed in touch offering restaurant suggestions.
orthreenaks, Oct 2026
Memorable Osaka Food Tour
We really enjoyed our Osaka food tour. Dylan did a fantastic job providing the history and fun facts behind all of Osaka’s iconic foods and beverages. He was very personable and informative. We took the same tour last year with another couple (Anna was our guide) and we enjoyed it so much that we booked the same tour for our extended family trip (9 adults). Thanks again to Dylan for a very memorable experience!
Miriam_M, Oct 2026
Wonderful family day trip
This was a wonderful day trip with kids, probably my favourite day in our Japanese holiday. Peggie, our guide, provided plenty of clear information about the locations and activities, and was excellent. The day was divided across 3 locations, and although some suggestions were given as to how much time we might like to spend at various activities in each location there was also a lot of freedom to spend more time at the parts we were most interested in, adjust the amount of walking/stair climbing etc. The bus driver was excellent and the bus was comfortable. There was also a scheduled restroom break on the long drive back which is always useful travelling as a family. Ine is a beautiful village, the fishing houses are charming and the scenery is gorgeous. We really enjoyed the sightseeing boatride feeding the seagulls and watching the kites fly close over the boat. Amano-hashidate also has stunning scenery, the chairlift was easy and fun with spectacular views, and there were plenty of interesting things to see such as the rotating bridge. All in all a great day.
ABIGAIL_C, Oct 2026
Beautiful tour
It was a great tour; we saw some beautiful places. My favorite part was traveling across the lake by boat and feeding the seagulls. I really enjoyed all the places we visited, and our guide, Vivi, was very patient and provided us with a lot of information about the locations we saw.
Tania_K, Oct 2026
Dom made our private tour extremely enjoyable
Had a wonderful day with Dom, our guide, very knowledgeable about the history not only of Osaka but Japan, and funny too. Exceeded our expectations, and made our very first time in Osaka memorable. Will highly recommend this private tour for a small group.
Michaela_W, Oct 2026
Great day in Kyoto!
The tour itinerary was very well planned out. The instructions were clear and I felt like it was a good combination of guided tour and time to explore on your own.
Chris was an exceptional tour guide. Very personable, funny and considerate of everyone’s different abilities. He was also a wonderful photographer! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone’s first trip to Kyoto.
Patrick_L, Sep 2026
Highly recommend
My daughter and I had an amazing time on the Osaka Backstreet Nightlife and Street Food Walking Tour! Our guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Osaka. We loved exploring the lively streets and hidden back alleys while sampling delicious local food and drinks along the way. It was a fun, authentic experience and one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the real Osaka!
Stanka_G, Sep 2026
I had a wonderful private...
I had a wonderful private four-hour Osaka tour with Terumi. She was very knowledgeable, and because Osaka is her hometown, she knew exactly how to help me make the most of my time. We moved quickly between trains and explored many sights on foot, fitting so much into four hours. There was lots of walking and train-hopping, but it was absolutely worth it! Terumi was friendly, organized, and an excellent guide. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to experience as much of Osaka as possible in a short time.
David_B, Aug 2026
Osaka Day with Ramen
Great overall tour of Osaka. Taka-San was great! We highly recommend him! Highlights include Osaka Castle, best ramen yet in Japan with view of Osaka Castle and two very cool temples - people’s temple and Tenryuzen Hizenji. These had great stories! Street food and markets were also highlights!
Tim_C, Jun 2026
A bit like GTA IRL, we loved it
The tour is exactly as advertised: very gritty and real. We wanted to see the darker parts of Osaka and we did. There were prostitutes and pimps, gambling, dirty games, swinging clubs and secret gay bars. We even saw two men beating up a third on a back alleyway, causing the group to quickly shuffle away. I don’t think we were ever in real danger because our expert guide knew how to keep us safe. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed it and would do it again!
Emily_G, Jun 2026
Our guide was in English,...
Our guide was in English, however, for a majority of the tour, she spoke in her native language and it would translate into English onto your phone. This is a great tool, the information was a little misleading and reading on a phone while on a moving bus can sometimes make people sick. Relaying this information prior to booking would have been helpful.
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Japan's second city, Osaka, is an exciting destination in its own right, and it provides a base for exploring beyond the city. Osaka day trips are often themed to suit a particular interest or niche activity, from food tours to exploring backstreets that you might not otherwise find. Tours beyond the city visit some of western Japan's most beautiful and iconic landmarks, including ancient temples and castles, traditional villages, and sites of spiritual significance. Whatever your reason for taking a day trip to or from Osaka, you'll find a suitable tour.
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