Osaka Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“An Excellent Guide & Wonderful Evening”

As our first time to Japan and a culture as alien as can be considered as an Englishman, my partner and I agreed that we would benefit from a local guide, not just to places of interest but also about life in Japan and the Japanese culture from J-Pop, Otaku, Izakaya, Work, Life, Beer and Sake! Using the GoWithGuide website, Kazu’s profile caught our eye. We messaged him with a high-level outline of what we were looking for. Within 30 minutes we got a reply with an initial hello and welcome, which was really nice and comforting, and further information about him and what he could do for us. This combined with the information on his profile and subsequent interactive messages, confirmed Kazu would be the ideal personal guide for us and confirmed the booking through the GoWithGuide website. Over the next couple of days, Kazu remained in contact with us feeling like he was going the extra mile to make sure we had thought of everything and offering suggestions for consideration. On the day of our session, Kazu kept in contact and he met us at the hotel. From then he was super attentive, making sure we were happy, enjoying ourselves, experiencing the local culture and etiquette. The Japanese know how to provide a service and Kazu’s tailor-made service was second to none. He took us to all the places and local experiences we wanted to savour including pop culture, arcades, Izakaya Experiences, Beer, Sake and shopping. We felt he gave us a super overview and understanding of everyday life in Osaka. It was as though we were out with a friend for the evening. We can highly recommend Kazu’s personal guide service and Kazu as a professional & an individual. We are planning to come back to Osaka in 2025 and will look up Kazu to book another personal guide. To “Kazu”: “Thank you so much for the experience, we feel we have made a friend and we hope to catch up next time, Damian & Quango”.

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“Great day with Atsuko ”

Our group of 7 had an amazing experience with Atsuko on her tour in Osaka! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, making the entire experience both enjoyable and enriching. Atsuko’s deep understanding of Osaka’s history, culture, and hidden gems truly brought the city to life. Whether we were exploring historic landmarks, bustling markets, or peaceful neighborhoods, she shared fascinating stories and insights that made each stop memorable. What stood out most was Atsuko’s ability to tailor the tour to the group’s interests and pace, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and engaged. Her warmth and genuine enthusiasm for Osaka shone through, making it feel like I was exploring the city with a close friend. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover the authentic charm of Osaka. Atsuko’s passion for her city is contagious, and I left with not only incredible memories but also a deeper appreciation for this vibrant city.

Atsuko T.

(57 reviews)

Hello Ms. Susan, Thank you for joining my tour yesterday. I really appreciate your kind words and review. I enjoyed the Osaka tour with you, your family, friends, and your ship's friends. We changed the Kyoto tour to Osaka tour. Your decision was great for us. Everyone relaxed and had a wonderful time in Osaka. I am happy to hear you truly enjoyed this tour. Please visit Kyoto next year as you mentioned. I am looking forward to seeing you next November. Please the rest of your journey and say hello to everyone. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko

Robert L.

4 / 5

Nov 16, 2024

Chihayagawa Trout fishing tour

Osaka

8 hours

Customized

Nov 16, 2024

“A fishing trip to remember...”

Thanks to Tomo my interest in going fishing in the mountains in Japan came true. Thankfully the autumn colours were on show surrounding the fishing location which was a bonus as we had not seen much colour during our tour of Japan. Tomo was a great help in arranging the entry to the fishing ponds and after we had caught enough then arranging for the fish to be prepared three ways for lunch, which was very delicious. Tomo has excellent English language skills, and is someone who is very easy to chat with, which made for a very enjoyable day. In terms of the overall day, I didn't plan enough after the fishing to get full use of the time available, although a detour to a shopping centre on the way back did allow us to stock up on packaged food items to bring back as treats. Overall, we were very happy that we had Tomo as our guide and the trout fishing and it's setting were very memorable. Whilst Tomo's passion is the outdoors (of which Japan has truly exceptional tracts of it), I would strongly recommend him as a guide for a range of tour options. Thank you Tomoe for a memorable day.