Osaka by Day: A Personalized Lunch, Café & Sightseeing Experience
This daytime experience offers a relaxed way to explore Osaka through lunch, cafés, and sightseeing, all personalized to your interests. The route and pace are tailored to you, whether you prefer iconic spots, local neighborhoods, or quiet cafés. Based on your tastes, walking comfort, and travel style, we create a flexible itinerary that allows you to enjoy Osaka naturally, without rushing or following a fixed tourist route.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at Namba Station
- Meet at Namba Station or a nearby convenient location depending on your accommodation. Brief introduction and overview of the day.
Explore the Namba Area (Local Streets & Sightseeing)
Explore the Namba area, combining local streets and popular sightseeing spots at a relaxed pace.
Depending on your interests, this part of the tour may include:
Kuromon Market – Osaka’s kitchen, with local food stalls and lively atmosphere
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street – traditional kitchen tools, Japanese knives, and tableware used by local chefs
Hozenji Yokocho & Hozen-ji Temple – a quiet stone-paved alley and historic temple
Dotonbori Area – iconic Osaka scenery and street culture
Lunch in Namba or Umeda
Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected restaurant in Namba area, featuring Japanese cuisine or Osaka comfort food.
Lunch can also be arranged in the Umeda area, or other with options ranging from casual local dining to more refined restaurants.
Café Break in Shinsaibashi or Horie
Relax at a local café in Shinsaibashi, located next to Namba and popular with both locals and visitors.
Alternatively, enjoy a café break in Horie, known for its stylish and refined cafés, boutique shops, and modern design atmosphere.
Osaka Castle Park or Other Sightseeing Destinations
Visit Osaka Castle Park, one of Osaka’s most iconic landmarks, offering open spaces, historical scenery, and seasonal views.
Alternatively, this stop can be replaced with other sightseeing destinations depending on your interests, such as:
- Shitennoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples
- Sumiyoshi Taisha, known for its distinctive bridge and traditional atmosphere
- Nakanoshima Park, a riverside area surrounded by historic buildings and greenery
- Umeda Sky Building, for city views and modern architecture
Ending Point
On site, or I can walk you to the nearest 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
- Public transportation fees for both you and the guide
- Taxi fares, if used
- All food and drink expenses, including lunch or dinner
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Entrance or admission sample fees below
*Osaka Castle Main Tower: approx. ¥600 per person
*Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory: approx. ¥1,500 per person
*Shitennoji Temple (Inner Precinct): approx. ¥300 per person
*Sumiyoshi Taisha: Free (some special areas may require a small fee)
*Nakanoshima Museum of Art Osaka: approx. ¥1,500–¥2,000 per person (depending on exhibition)
Tour Important Information
*Please let me know in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions
*Would also appreciate knowing your comfort level with walking and whether you enjoy walking, as the experience can be adjusted accordingly.
*The pace and route can be customized to suit your preferences and physical comfort.
Dates and times are flexible. Please feel free to message me to discuss availability and adjust the schedule to your plans.
Important message from the supplier
I mainly guide in Osaka, but depending on your request, I can also do in Kyoto, Nara, or Hyogo.
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 Aya N.
Hello! This is Aya, born and raised in Hokkaido and now based in Osaka. I am passionate about food, history, and traditions, and I enjoy sharing Japan’s hidden sides through both local insight and a global perspective.
Having lived in 6 cities in three countries (Japan, the US, and Canada) and bring an international background that helps me connect with guests from all over the world.
My tours are tailored to your interests, preferences, and cultural background whether that means exploring Osaka’s food scene, uncovering historical sites, or enjoying authentic everyday experiences.
P.S. I've lived in Hokkaido, Vancouver, Upstate New York, New York City, Tokyo, and Osaka
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