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Highlights of Osaka-Dotonbori, Shinsekai, Umeda and Osaka Castle
Explore the best of Osaka in just one day!
From the historic Osaka Castle to the retro charm of Shinsekai, taste local street food by Tsutenkaku Tower, and enjoy sweeping city views in Umeda. Feel the energy, savor the flavors, and experience Osaka your way.
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
- Only within Osaka City
Dotonbori
Let’s take a photo in front of the famous Glico sign, then stroll through the shopping arcade and enjoy one of Osaka’s popular cheesecakes.
Shinsekai
Let’s snap a quintessential Osaka photo with Tsutenkaku Tower in the background, indulge in the local favorite kushikatsu, and try our luck at the classic game of Smart Ball.
Umeda
Walk through the newly developed Grand Green district and head toward the iconic Umeda Sky Building.
Take in the sweeping view of Osaka from the top of the Umeda Sky Building!
Osaka Castle
Let’s take a walk around Osaka Castle and soak in its history.
Ending Point
JR Osaka Station
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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: 600 yen - 1,000 yen (depending on your location)
* The admission fee for the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory is 2,000 yen per adult.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*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
About Tour Guide Rina K.
Hi, I’m Rina!
Thank you for your interest, and welcome to Japan.
I was born and raised in Osaka, and I still live here with my husband and our son.
I love English and traveling, and I started tour guiding in July 2025. I regularly play tennis, and I enjoy listening to Fuji Kaze — he’s my favorite artist. Of course, I also love eating and drinking; enjoying good food and drinks is a big part of my life.
Osaka is full of amazing food and fun places to explore.
I’m always thinking about how to create routes that feel comfortable for each guest and what kind of scenery will make them fall in love with this city.
I love seeing guests react with surprise and joy to the little things in everyday Osaka — those moments are truly rewarding for me.
My hope is simple: I want you to enjoy Osaka with ease, and I want you to leave feeling even more connected to this place.
I’m confident in my stamina — I’ve guided an eight‑hour tour without lunch — but I also offer slow‑paced, relaxing tours.
Together, we’ll create a plan that matches your interests and energy level, so you can enjoy the day without stress.
You can count on me for the best timing to avoid crowds, truly delicious local spots, and places only Osaka residents know.
My goal is to give you a warm, memorable experience that makes you think, “I want to come back to Osaka again.”
I look forward to guiding you through an Osaka you’ll want to return to.
Reviews
Benjamin T.
“Awesome Tour!!!”
Rina is the best tour guide for sightseeing around Osaka 100/10 I would definitely recommend if you’re a first timer!
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Rina K.
Hi Benjamin, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, and for coming all the way from Alabama! My child was so happy with your thoughtful gift! You are truly kind. I'm sorry we couldn’t find the sword gift for your brother, but I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan! Arigato! Rina
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
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Rina K.
Hi Xavier, Thank you so much for your kind comment. Hope to see you on a real tour someday! Rina
$246/ per group
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