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Osaka Like a Local: 8-Hour Custom Tour & Food Night
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Joined 2025
Want to experience Osaka your way? Your itinerary is 100% customizable! Beyond must-sees like Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, I can take you to exclusive local experiences. Past guests have enjoyed a Takoyaki party at my shared apartment, an authentic samurai class at a hidden dojo, shopping at Japan's longest 2km street, and hopping through secret neighborhood izakayas. Tell me what you love, and let's create your ultimate day!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick you up at your hotel
- Please tell me your hotel.
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping street (My Top Recommendation!)
Discover Tenjinbashisuji, Japan's longest shopping street at over 2km (1.2 miles). It's a tourist-free hidden gem for delicious local street food!
Osaka Castle (Flexible!)
We can head to Osaka Castle next, but honestly, we can go wherever you want! If you have another spot in mind, just let me know and we'll change the plan on the spot.
Dotonbori & Anywhere You Want! (Fully Customizable)
Beyond Dotonbori’s neon lights, we can go anywhere! Explore hidden backstreets, trendy Shinsaibashi, anime paradise Otaro, or head to Umeda for the Nintendo Store. This evening is yours—just let me know your vibe!
Ura-Namba Izakaya Hopping (Local Hidden Alley)
The walking-distance contrast between touristy Dotonbori and local Ura-Namba is mind-blowing! The vibe completely changes at night. See the dazzling neon my guests call 'Times Square,' then dive into the deep local drinking culture with me!
Ending Point
I will tell you how to go back your hotel.
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
English Guide
Making itinerary
Meals (Per Person):
Lunch: Around 2,000 JPY
Dinner: Around 6,000 JPY
Guide's Meals: I kindly ask that you cover the cost of my meals when we eat together during the tour.
• Transportation: I also ask for 2,000 yen in cash on the day of the tour to cover my travel expenses.
[Optional Activity]
Samurai Experience & Sword Purchase: 15,000 JPY per person.
Tour Important Information
Special Option: Samurai Experience & Sword Purchase
For our time in Osaka, I have a very special suggestion! A close friend of mine runs a Samurai Dojo, where you can have an authentic Samurai Experience. If you are interested, you can even purchase a genuine Japanese sword here to take home as a lifelong souvenir!
Please note that there is an additional fee of 15,000 JPY per person for this specific activity.
Since my friend’s English is limited, I will be there as your personal interpreter to guide you through the history, techniques, and the sword selection process, ensuring you have a seamless and meaningful experience.
If you would like to add the Samurai Experience, please let me know. I will check the dojo's availability and get back to you!
Important message from the supplier
Feel free to reach out with your travel dates or places you'd love to visit!
I'll create a customized itinerary for you, but since this is a private tour, we can always adjust it flexibly on the day depending on your mood and pace—so no worries at all!
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 Miyu S.
I'm Miyu. I'm from Osaka.
I studied abroad US for 4 months.
I'm working as a tour guide in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara for 5years.
If you are with kids, old people no problem.
My youngest guest is 0 years old. My oldest guest is over 90years old.
If you wanna change your plan during the tour.
No problem!
This is a private tour. I can change the destinations whenever you want.
I like history, anime, and games.
I like to see many people from all over the world.
Reviews
Narelle P.
“3 days with Miyu”
We had 3 days with Miyu, Which made our stay so much more Enjoyable. She was able to help us with the trains and bus to the airport. Miyu showed us around Osaka and when we stayed in Nara she meet us there and took us for a bike ride and took us around for the day.
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Miyu S.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I had such a fantastic time exploring Osaka and cycling around Nara with you. Helping you navigate the trains and buses so you could travel smoothly was truly my pleasure. I hope you brought back lots of unforgettable memories from your trip. Wishing you safe travels, and I’d love to see you again the next time you visit Japan:)
Coach G.
“Miyu was fantastic!”
She listened to our preferences and made sure we squeezed in as much as we could in our short cruise port visit! We highly recommend!
Miyu S.
Thank you for your kind words! Cruise stops are always a fun challenge to fit everything in, so I'm so glad we made the absolute most of your time here. Thank you for the recommendation, and wishing you safe and happy travels ahead!
May C.
“Tours with sisters ”
We had wonderful time with Miyu, she is attentive to our needs, brought us to a local restaurant we had skewed pork, shrimp and asparagus. We will recommended her to everyone that need a tour guide.
Miyu S.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so glad to hear that you all had a great time. If you ever need any help while you're in Japan, please feel free to text me anytime! :)
$405/ per group
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