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Only Japan experience at local place with local people!
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Joined 2025
You can experience only-Japan things, especially in Osaka!!
Making Okonomiyaki and "cup ramen" brings you a lot of amazing memories. Let's have some fun together!!!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Osaka station
- Hotel meet-up is also arrangeable upon request.
Cup Noodle Museum
Located in the birthplace of instant ramen (noodle), this free-entry museum lets you explore its history, see unique exhibits.
You can design and decorate your own cup noodle (additional ¥500) to take home. Availability for this option is not 100% secured depending if it is the peak season of tourism.
Local Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka
I will take you to one of my best recommendation places. Here, you can make Okonomiyaki on hot plate by yourself if you would like to!!!
The restaurant info:
-Regular Closing Days:
Tuesdays and the 3rd Wednesday of each month
-Weekday Operation Hours (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri):
11:00–14:00 (L.O. 13:30), 17:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
-Weekends & Holidays Operation Hours (Sat, Sun, Public Holidays):
11:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
Ending Point
Osaka Station
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
Lunch for you and your guide
Cup ramen museum for you and your guide
(500 yen per person for making your own cup noodle)
Public transportation fee
Tour Important Information
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
-Cup Noodle Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
-There may be a long line to enter Cup Noodle Museum when it is the peak season.
Important message from the supplier
Even if something comes up last minute, I can usually make it work!
Ask me anything!!!
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 Leo A.
Hi, I’m Leo!! your local-friendly tour guide in Japan. Easy to talk to, fluent in English, passionate about Japanese history, and always ready to show you hidden local spots. Whether you're here for travel, filming, or just good conversation!! I help you connect naturally and deeply with Japan.
Let’s explore the real Japan, together.
Reviews
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Jeff B.
“Leo had the energy and knowledge for a top notch host!”
Leo was an amazing host for our day in Kyoto! He had a ton of great energy and knowledge! He made us feel welcomed and like real locals! We went to local establishments for food and beverages and he also translated for us. We were able to talk to the shop owners and locals through Leo which was very fun! We would highly recommend Leo for a tour!
Emily P.
“Great energy!!”
Leo was a great tour guide. He speaks very good English and was super friendly and welcoming. We had a great time at the okonomiyaki restaurant that he recommended to us, he helped us chat with the owner and translate for us. Leo has an amazing infectious energy, he was always so excited to help us out and he encouraged us to try practicing what little Japanese he knew and never made us feel like we should be embarrassed. He totally made our night!!
Zoie E.
“Great for an Immersive Experience in Japan”
I toured solo today, and I usually do well on my own, but I wanted more thorough explanations and a deep dive into the history and cultural significance of the place I was exploring. Leo was awesome with explaining the rich history and the meaning of the differents parts of the temple, and broke things down for me in "American equivalents" when I couldn't properly grasp it. He's kind, thinks ahead, has great communication and listening skills (utilizing English very well) and really made an effort to put my wants and satisfaction first. Highly recommend it him to immerse you in Osaka.
$99/ per group
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