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Osaka Off the Guidebook: A Hidden Gem Even Locals Recommend!
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Joined 2025
Just have fun eating Okonomiyaki and sipping sake with Osaka local people! I’ll be your translator so you can ask anything when we socialize with Japanese guests at the same restaurant. If you don’t prefer Okonomiyaki, no problem—I can recommend Takoyaki, Ramen, or Kushikatsu, and even arrange a visit to an Izakaya-style restaurant. After dinner, we’ll stroll through a lively local shopping street, where you can explore hidden gems, discover unique shops, and soak up the everyday life of Osaka.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
- Meeting at a train station in also an option. - Depending on your travel plan, we can make a decision of where we actually meet!!
Awaji Shopping Street
Awaji Shopping Street is a lively local arcade where you can truly feel the authentic vibe of Osaka. Filled with family-run eateries, cozy cafés, and traditional shops, it’s a place where locals shop, eat, and chat every day. The nostalgic atmosphere mixed with warm smiles from vendors makes it easy to connect with people and discover hidden gems. Walking through this street is not just sightseeing—it’s experiencing the real heartbeat of Osaka.
Okonomiyaki restaurant in Awaji city, Osaka
You can talk and drink with local people at a local place that only Japanese local people know!! This is one of my favorite places where you can stay cozy with full of local mood.
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
At Awaji Station (or else)
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
Hotel pick-up
Meals and drinks for you and guide
Public transportation fee
Tour Important Information
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
The mentioned Okonomiyaki restaurant is closed at 9:00pm.
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
Makai W.
“We highly recommend Leo for your visit to Osaka!”
We had an excellent afternoon with Leo as our guide! Everything was very smooth and planning was easy, and we’re grateful for how accommodating he was of our requests. Leo was super personable and enthusiastic and made our tour fun and informative. It wouldn’t have been the same at all without him, and I would happily hire him again on our next trip!
Tsuyoshi H.
“Great trip in Kyoto!!”
We booked tourguide Leo who has good reputation for that,turned out that made our day! Thank you for taking us to many places and being kind to us!!
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Leo A.
Thank you for your kind review!!! I had so much fun exploring fun spots in Osaka with your group, and I’m so happy to have made a good experience for you guys in Japan! Safe travels, and wishing you luck in the future!!
Rodney M.
“A fun-filled experience with a friendly, knowledgable tour guide”
Choosing from among so many people advertising as tour guides wasn't easy, but in the end I chose Leo and I have no regrets whatsoever. My experience with him is absolutely five stars. It truly felt like hanging out with a buddy and having a great time. His enthusiasm and knowledge of Japanese history and culture added so much meaning to the various sites we were able to visit around the Osaka area. I'm already thinking about doing another tour with him at a different location, perhaps Kyoto. To top it off, he took me to an amazing okonomiyaki restaurant after the tour and it was amazing. The food was very delicious, and the atmosphere had a very pleasant and somewhat retro-vibe which I really loved. I've had okonomiyaki before, but the okonomiyaki at this restaurant, especially with motsu toppings, was the best I've had since coming to Japan. I highly recommend Leo as tour guide.
Leo A.
Thank you so much for taking my tour!!! I had such a fun time with you!! I’m so glad to hear that you got to experience what you really like and loved the okonomiyaki :):) I’m also happy to know that you felt like it was the best you’ve had in Japan!!!! I know more about the best restaurant in Japan so next time let’s do the best food experiences:D
$65/ per group
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