Osaka Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Day in Osaka! Learning made easy with Akira! ”

We had such a fun time with Akira during our 3 days (Kyoto, Nara & Osaka) and would most definitely recommend him. Akira explained the differences about shrines and temples and their rituals in a way that was easy to understand and made our visit feel much more meaningful. He also shared such a lot of interesting information about Japanese culture and everyday behaviour. He thoroughly explained the fascinating history of Osaka Castle without overcomplicating it for us. We really appreciated being driven around Kyoto and Osaka in the comfort of his car. He was very kind and thoughtful in adapting to our needs. Akira took such great care of us, even offering invaluable help with our ongoing travels around Japan. His food recommendations were fab as I’m a ‘picky eater’. One of the best tour guides we have ever experienced worldwide! He made us feel very special. Thank you so much Akira! We highly recommend you!

Akira F.

(24 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed the three days we spent together, and I feel that our journey became a meaningful learning experience for all of us. Kyoto and Nara offered you so much history and inspiration, and the final day in Osaka was especially memorable. We shared joyful moments, visited Osaka’s oldest temple, tasted your first traditional okonomiyaki, and experienced the warmth, humor, and energy of the people of Osaka. I hope you will always remember Osaka—and also remember Akira—and that these memories will stay with you for a long time. I sincerely look forward to the chance to meet you again in Japan someday. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Regards Akira! Arigatougozaimasu!

“Great (but short) Visit to Osaka”

My wife and I had a 12 hour layover in Osaka and she had never been to Japan, so we wanted a tour guide to show us some highlights. Nikki was wonderful. She met us at the airport, took us to the castle. There was a snag on the railroad, and having a native to help us navigate that was a big asset. She showed us around town and arranged a traditional tea ceremony. It gave us a great feeling for the area and whetted our appetite for a longer and more thorough visit to the Osaka/Kobe area and Japan in general. I highly recommend Nikki, and would hire her again when we return.

Nikki K.

(12 reviews)

Thank you very much Bill for your wonderful and generous review. Your kind words mean a great deal to me and are very encouraging. With limited time, I did try my best to plan the day and I’m so happy that you both enjoyed your time in Osaka. It was also perfect timing that we happened to visit the Sumiyoshi shrine on a special festival day—I'm glad that this unexpected moment made your experience even more memorable.I hope you will have the opportunity to return to Japan for a longer stay next time. Look forward to welcoming you both again!

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Dana W.

5 / 5

Jan 15, 2026

Pick up at the ariport

Jan 15, 2026

Osaka

2 hours

Customized

“See and learn more about Japan”

Shuji San provide all over information on Osaka, Wakayama, Nara ++ We want to see the 2nd tier city like Wakayama this trip as we want to see and understand more on Wakayama. We have a good brief from Shuji San. Shuji San provides over all attractions information which attracts us to return.

Shuji O.

(60 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure meeting such intelligent people. I'm so excited to share my thoughts, and I was so surprised by your profound understanding of Japanese culture. I look forward to seeing you again!