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Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour -

Japanese Sake tasting & Sushi night walk tour

Food & Drink
Osaka Tour Guide - Ryoko T.

Joined 2025

Ryoko T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
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Osaka
English, Japanese (Native)
3 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Ryoko T.)
Up to 5 people

Discover Japan through food, drink, and nightlife! Begin with a guided sake tasting, sampling three varieties paired with a traditional obanzai dish. Then, enjoy authentic sushi crafted by an itamae, experiencing the artistry of fresh nigiri. Finally, dive into Japan’s nightlife: choose a lively New Half karaoke bar or a cozy local snack bar, both offering unlimited drinks and singing. A night of flavors, fun, and unforgettable memories awaits!

Itinerary

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06:30 PM

Meeting Point

Exit 14 of Namba Station

- We will meet at Exit 14 of Namba Station. The closest and easiest access is from Osaka Metro Namba Station (Midosuji Line, Yotsubashi Line, or Sennichimae Line). Namba is a large station served by several lines, including Osaka Metro, Kintetsu, Nankai, and JR. If you are arriving from a different line, please follow the signs toward the Osaka Metro area and look for Exit 14.

06:40 PM

Dotonbori Glico Sign

Let’s visit the famous Dotonbori Glico Sign for a photo opportunity.

Here, you’ll also learn about the origin of the town’s name and discover stories about the vibrant city of Osaka.

07:00 PM

Japanese Sake Bar

At this cozy sake bar, you’ll enjoy a tasting of three different types of Japanese sake. You can choose according to your preference—from sweet to dry—or simply leave it to the bartender for a surprise. Depending on the season, you might also get to try limited seasonal sake.


My personal recommendation is to ask for the bartender’s choice—they’re great at finding the perfect match for your taste! Along with the sake, you’ll also enjoy obanzai, a style of home-cooked Japanese small dishes, giving you a true taste of local flavors.

07:40 PM

Sushi Restaurant

Next, we’ll visit an authentic sushi restaurant where a skilled itamae (sushi chef) prepares your sushi right in front of you. Depending on the group size, you may be seated at a table.


If there are no strong dislikes, we recommend trying around 10 pieces of the chef’s selection, with the option to order more. Pairing your sushi with delicious sake or other drinks is also highly recommended.


While enjoying your meal, you’ll learn about what sushi truly is, its history and modern evolution, the beauty of Japanese cuisine, as well as insights into Japanese culture and daily life. It’s a dining experience that’s both delicious and enlightening.

08:30 PM

Hozenji temple

Hozenji Temple (法善寺) is a small but famous temple located in Osaka’s Namba area, just a short walk from Dotonbori. Its highlight is the moss-covered statue of Fudō Myō-ō, a Buddhist deity. Visitors can pour water over the statue while making a wish, which has become a popular tradition.


Around the temple, you’ll also find Hozenji Yokocho, a narrow stone-paved alley with traditional restaurants and bars, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of old Osaka.

08:50 PM

Karaoke Bar

Finally, we’ll visit a karaoke bar, either a lively New Half karaoke bar or a cozy karaoke snack bar run by a “mama”. If you have a preference, please let us know in advance, as we may be able to accommodate your choice.


Here, you can enjoy all-you-can-sing karaoke and all-you-can-drink. These are true hidden gems that tourists rarely find, but locals in Osaka are very friendly, so you’ll often get the chance to sing and have fun together with them.

Ending Point

At the last stop

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Food and Drinks of about 8000yen/per person

Transportation fee

Tour Important Information

Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

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
Osaka Tour Guide - Ryoko T.

Joined 2025

Ryoko T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Ryoko T.

I was born and raised in Osaka, so I’m a true local! I love traveling—both around Japan and overseas—and discovering new places, cultures, and of course… delicious food!


In addition to being a guide, I also run my own office as a certified labor and social security attorney in Japan. Thanks to this professional background, you can feel assured that I’m a trustworthy and responsible guide who can flexibly arrange tours to fit your needs.


Before starting my own practice, I also worked as a tour conductor for domestic bus tours, traveling all around Japan for a year. This experience gave me the chance to visit many regions and learn how to take care of guests in different travel settings.


I can take you on food tours to hidden local bars and restaurants loved by Osakans, or guide you through Japan’s rich history with visits to shrines, temples, and castles. Whether you want to experience Osaka like a local foodie or dive into cultural traditions, I’ll create a tour that’s perfect for you.


I’m also a photography enthusiast, so you’ll get some great photos taken by me as a souvenir from our tour!


Let’s enjoy Osaka together—just like locals do!

Reviews

Ryoko Was a Wonderful Guide

Ryoko was a wonderful guide, and we are very happy we booked two days in Osaka with her. We were four people, two couples, and from the very beginning she made the whole experience feel easy, warm, and well organized. She met us at our hotel and guided us beautifully through Osaka. Even though it rained on the first day, she adjusted everything smoothly and still made it a lovely experience. Thanks to her, we were able to see the main highlights of Osaka in two days without feeling rushed. We also wanted to experience Osaka through its food and local atmosphere, and Ryoko made that part especially memorable. We tried strawberry mochi, fluffy Osaka cheesecake, Osaka-style okonomiyaki, enjoyed a local restaurant where we grilled meat ourselves at the table, and she also took us to a small boutique sake bar, which was a really nice touch. What made the tour even more special were some of the fun and unique moments she included along the way. We visited the Japanese photo booth machines and had a lot of fun taking funny pictures together. At our request, she also reserved a cat café for us, where we could spend some relaxing time with the cats. To finish our two days in Osaka, we went to a sushi chain restaurant where we ordered on a tablet, and the sushi and beer arrived on a conveyor belt, which was such a fun experience. At Osaka Castle, she shared interesting history with us, including stories about the samurai, and throughout the tour she was always kind, thoughtful, and helpful. Ryoko is warm, professional, and truly knows Osaka well. She gave us not just a tour, but a very enjoyable and memorable experience. We would gladly recommend her to anyone visiting Osaka.

Domen D.

Ryoko T.

Hi thank you so much for this wonderful review. It reminds me the lovely two days that we spent together. I am so happy you really enjoyed the days, also I felt like I am the one who's traveling with you all together. You all were so nice, invited me all things especially taking pictures and videos in the group made me feel so special more than just a guide. I guess Diana wrote the review, thank you Diana. Also I had that chocolates with pumpkin seeds that Domen gave me, I appreciate that you all thought about me before we meet. It was extremely so nice of you. If I visit Slovenia, definitely I would love to come to your restaurant and say hi to you one day! Kind Regards, Ryoko

Outstanding Tour Guide and Tour of Osaka

Ryoko was an absolute delight. She was well prepared, organized, knowledgeable, and easy to chat with. We saw so many sights and wasted little time on extra transportation. Such a professional. I asked for help with arranging local reservations outside the tour and she helped me with that as well. I would book every city with her if I could- she was just wonderful.

Andrea Z.

Ryoko T.

Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for your kind and excellent review. It made me so proud, and I am very happy you had a wonderful day with me. I hope that you spent great days after our tour in Osaka and now you're doing well. Also I appreciate you posted lovely pictures with this excellent review which helps others imagine how the tour was. Please let me know when you come to Japan again! Kind Regards, Ryoko

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