Osaka Private Tour Guides

“Western perspective, Japanese Insight”

Shawn brings a level of insight and experience that comes from decades of living in Japan, along with his personal skills and talents of being an effective communicator, a life long skill set of identifying and listening to customer needs and a spirit of entrepreneurship that he brings to life. He is constantly monitoring every person in the group to access their level of comfort and safety and responding to their needs. And on top of all this he shares cultural myths and the Japanese story. And did I mention an ability to guide you through the experience you are looking to have filled with information and lore about the sites you are visiting. This is a level of guide that I have only dreamed about. And just a good person to know.

Shawn D.

(1 reviews)

Marty, thank you for such thoughtful words. Spending two days with you and the group in Kyoto and Osaka was a genuine pleasure. From the moment we met at the port, everyone brought great energy and curiosity, which made my job easy. Wishing you, your wife, and your friends safe travels for the rest of the voyage, and I hope our paths cross again in Japan or Hawaii!

“Donton Sake pairing with Hawk”

We really enjoyed the Sake pairing with Hawk! He’s awesome and it was liking hanging with an old friend. This was definitely one of the highlights of our day in Osaka! We will definitely come back to see him next time we’re in dontonbori area! Thanks for teaching us so much and sharing some laughs! See you next time! Tom and Chelsea from Denver

Richard 'hawk' H.

(151 reviews)

Thanks guys! Appreciate your review and hope you made your boat!!! From one sake lover to the next… Iyasaka!

“Osaka Tour”

Despite the heavy rain, we had such a great experience on the Taste & Tradition: A Half-Day Journey Through Osaka tour with Atsushi. He truly made the best of the weather and still gave us an amazing introduction to Osaka. From showing us Osaka Castle, guiding us through the local market, and introducing us to one of Osaka’s staple dishes, to ending the tour with a treat at one of the best ice cream spots. everything was thoughtful and enjoyable. Atsushi was incredibly patient, kind, and accommodating throughout the tour. His positive attitude and hospitality really stood out and made the experience memorable. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Atsushi as your guide!

Atsushi T.

(8 reviews)

Thank you so much for such a heartwarming review! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the tour despite the heavy rain. Honestly, you were absolutely wonderful guests, and your positive energy made it so easy to make the best of the weather! I had a great time showing you around Osaka Castle, exploring the local market, and sharing some of Osaka’s soul food (and that amazing ice cream!) with you. Reading your kind words really made my day. Thank you again for choosing to spend your day with me. I would love to welcome you back to Osaka anytime—hopefully with clearer skies next time! Warmly, Atsushi