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Experience Osaka like a local, (Namba and Umeda area)
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Joined 2025
Join me, a local from Osaka, for a delightful day of strolling through charming neighborhoods, snapping memorable photos, and soaking in some of the city’s most breathtaking views while discovering its authentic charm through a local’s eyes.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at your hotel lobby
- Pick up is available only within Osaka city
Dotonbori
Let’s take photos with Osaka’s iconic Glico sign in the background — while it’s still quiet and there aren’t many people around.
Exploring the Holy Land of Kitchen Tools: Doguyasuji
Osaka is known as “the nation’s kitchen” and “the city of kuidaore” (eating until you drop). It became a hub for trading ingredients from all over Japan. With this rich background, Osaka has nurtured a diverse and vibrant food culture.
Let me introduce Douguyasuji, which supports Osaka’s culinary traditions.
From kitchen equipment, tableware, food replicas, to traditional shop curtains (noren), just browsing here fills you with excitement.
Umeda Sky Building
At an altitude of 173 meters, it features an open-air rooftop observation deck. With no roof overhead, you can enjoy a refreshing breeze while taking in panoramic views of Osaka. The scenery varies with the seasons and times of day, making it an incredibly photogenic spot.
On a clear day, you can see Awaji Island, Mount Rokko, and the Seto Ohashi Bridge to the west; Universal Studios Japan to the south; Osaka Castle’s main tower to the east; and Expo ’70 Commemorative Park to the north.
Takoyaki restaurant
Why not try making and eating takoyaki — Osaka’s beloved soul food — all by yourself? It’s a uniquely fun food experience you can only have in this lively city!
Ending Point
JR Osaka Station or Takoyaki Restaurant
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up (Osaka city limitation), guide transportation fee, guide entrance fee, guide food and drink fee
Your transportation fee, your entrance fee, your food and drink fee
Public transportation: 500 yen - 1,500 yen (depending on your location)"
* Admission of the Umeda Sky Building is about 2,000 yen per adult.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* I can offer walking tours using public transportation. Train fare, admission fees, and lunch are not included in the guide’s fee.
*This is a walking tour using public transportation. Train fare, admission fees and lunch are not included in a guide's fee.
Important message from the supplier
Please take note of the following.
*This is a walking tour using public transportation. Train fare, admission fees, and lunch are not included in the guide’s fee.
*It’s a good idea to have some cash, since not all places in Japan accept credit cards.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Rina K.
Welcome to Osaka!
Hi I'm Rina and I’m truly delighted to guide you through the vibrant city of Osaka. As a native Japanese, I offer a personal perspective on Japan’s rich culture, traditions, and everyday life.
Wherever you’d like to go, I’d be honored to help you make it happen. Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to create a custom itinerary based on your interests.
As your guide, I’ll take care of the details, so you can simply relax and enjoy the day at your own pace.
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What we can enjoy together (if you’d like):
• Wander through peaceful backstreets and discover hidden local gems
• Visit high-quality “Made in Japan” shops for thoughtful souvenirs
• Enjoy delicious food—from street snacks to refined local cuisine
• Learn the stories behind temples, shrines, and everyday customs
• Explore at your pace, with a route designed to avoid crowds and long walks
• Have quiet cultural moments—like folding a simple origami piece or learning a local phrase
• Ask anything! I’m happy to help with travel tips, cultural questions, or just good conversation
Every tour is personal. I’ll take care of the details—so you can simply enjoy Japan, your way.
Reviews
Josef L.
“Guidance with Endurence”
Rina guided us with extodinary endurence for 8 hours , witout any break , through all interresting points of Osaka . Admirable Condicion and knowledge of Osaka . Hope to see her soon .
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Rina K.
Hi Josef, Thank you so much for your kind review. Guiding two such thoughtful and curious friends was a real pleasure. I truly appreciated your interest in Osaka’s history, culture, architecture—and even our quirky power poles (haha). I hope our paths cross again someday! Warm regards from Osaka, Rina
Xavier C.
“Enjoying Osaka”
We went on a tour with Rina and had a fantastic time. We really enjoyed seeing Osaka and learning about Japan and the culture. Rina was very knowledgeable and willing to share with us. Highly recommended
Rina K.
Hi Xavier, Thank you so much for your kind comment. Hope to see you on a real tour someday! Rina
Hans L.
“A truly caring and professional guide in Osaka – highly recommended!”
We were extremely fortunate to have Rina as our guide in Osaka. She is kind, professional, patient, and truly dedicated to her work. Originally, Rina had planned a full-day sightseeing tour for us, but unfortunately both my husband and I caught the flu and were unable to visit attractions. Instead, Rina devoted her day to helping us with all the practical matters of our trip — and she did it with remarkable care. She accompanied me to Osaka Station and patiently helped us buy all the train tickets for our entire Japan itinerary. She translated everything clearly, checked the train schedules, and made sure we got the correct tickets. Later, she took us to a pharmacy, helped us choose the most suitable medicines, and even found a convenient 7-Eleven currency exchange machine when we needed to exchange money — explaining everything in English so the process went smoothly. When she asked what else we needed, I mentioned we’d like to buy some local snacks, and she brought us to several popular shops that locals love, explaining each product with enthusiasm and insight. Even though we couldn’t go sightseeing, thanks to Rina we experienced something even more meaningful — the warmth, kindness, and professionalism of the Japanese people through her. Her English is excellent (she also teaches English part-time), and it was a joy to spend the day with her. We look forward to returning to Osaka someday, feeling much better, and having Rina guide us again — this time for a full and unforgettable Osaka tour. Thank you so much, Rina!
Rina K.
Hi Hans and Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. I’m truly glad to hear the tour was helpful, especially during such a challenging time. It was my pleasure to assist with the tickets, pharmacy visit, currency exchange, and shopping for your husband—I sincerely hope you two are feeling better now. Please continue to take good care of yourselves, and I wish you both a safe, relaxing, and joyful journey ahead through Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and beyond. It was an honor to be part of your day. Next time, let’s enjoy a full day of sightseeing—Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and many other wonderful places waiting to be explored! Thank you and warm regards, Rina
$141/ per group
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