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Osaka Off the Guidebook: A Hidden Gem Even Locals Recommend!

American tourists and local Japanese

Awaji Shopping Street

Okonomiyaki local restaurant

Italian tourists and Japanese people

Okonomiyaki local restaurant

okonomiyaki

yakisoba

Awaji Shopping Street

Osaka Off the Guidebook: A Hidden Gem Even Locals Recommend!

Food & Drink

Joined 2025

Leo A.

5.00 / 5

(37 reviews)

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Osaka

English, Japanese (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Leo A.)

Up to 8 people

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!

05:00 PM

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!!

05:30 PM

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.

06:30 PM

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

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

Leo A.

5.00 / 5

(37 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Christian L.

5 / 5

Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

Kyoto

5 hours

“Amazing day in Kyoto with an amazing guide!”

I thoroughly enjoyed the Kyoto tour with Leo. He picked us up early at our hotel and guided us through the city. It wasn’t just the historic stories that were interesting, in between the historic sites he also took us to some places that were interesting to our teenagers in the group. He also engaged with everyone in our large group to see what they’re interested in, what they had seen so far in Japan and just making sure we are having a good time and stay hydrated. At the end of the trip it turned out our planned lunch stay was on the way to his train station, so he was kind enough to take us there as well.

Rachel R.

5 / 5

Jul 6, 2026

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Jul 6, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

“Wonderful. Book him he’s great!”

Leo is awesome. So knowledgeable and connects with everyone in your group. My 17 year old twins and 20 year old loved him! He was adaptable to the groups needs. Great food spot recommendations and we loved spending the day with him seeing the sights in kyoto. Would use him again! Makes it stress free and fun.

David B.

5 / 5

Jun 20, 2026

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Jun 20, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

“Very good host ”

Leo was great and so knowledgeable and helpful and patient with us. We enjoyed our two days w him ! And he knows so much and it felt like being w one of our own family !