Osaka Traditional Food Tour in Shin-Sekai & Dotonbori area
Joined 2022
*Shin-sekai is a retro downtown area famous for Tsutenkaku-tower, Janjan Yokocho Alley
and the giant blowfish lantern sign where you can try many types of
Osaka traditional food in a very nostalgic good-old days atmosphere!
*Dotonbori is one of the biggest food districts located in the centre of Osaka
where giant-dimensional neon signs shining along the river
you can enjoy not only Osaka local food as you walk
but also a local temple with a buddha statue covered in beautiful moss!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or a particular spot
Pick up at your hotel or a particular spot
Hotel pick up
*if your hotel is within Osaka city
Meet up at a particular spot
*If you hotel is outside Osaka city
Shin-Sekai in Osaka
*Shin-sekai is a retro downtown area famous for Tsutenkaku-tower, Janjan Yokocho Alley
and the giant blowfish lantern sign where you can try many types of
Osaka traditional food in a very nostalgic good-old days atmosphere!
* To get here we take a local train from the nearest station after we meet at your hotel or a particular spot
Train fee is not included in the price and it is usually around 300 yen per person if your hotel is within Osaka city main area
Dotonbori in Osaka
*Dotonbori is one of the biggest shopping & food districts located in the Centre of Osaka
lined with famous giant-dimensional signs along the river where you can enjoy not only traditional Osaka food
but also a local temple with a buddha statue covered in beautiful moss!
* To get here we take a local train from Dobutsuen-Mae to Namba after we enjoyed Shin-sekai
Train fee is not included in the price and it is 190 yen per person
We say goodbye at Shinsaibashi subway station
*We say goodbye at Shinsaibashi subway station
after I make sure that you understand how you get back to the hotel
Ending Point
at Shinsaibashi subway 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, Pick up fee (at hotel or a particular sport within Osaka city)
Transportation fee, food, drinks, entrance fee
Tour Important Information
Local small shops do not always accept credit cards Please bring enough cash.
Important message from the supplier
Plans, Time & Location can be all flexible based on your request.
please feel free to contact me!
Best Regards
Naoki
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 2022
About Tour Guide Naoki H.
Hi! My name is Naoki,
I was born and bred in Osaka. I have a reliable and friendly personality and always enjoy making people smile.
I am a full time Experienced Tour Guide organizing and managing tours, not just in Osaka but all over the Kansai-area including Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Hiroshima.
I have experience in directly managing groups of over 500 travelers so far and also designing specific itineraries for different needs and sights. If you have any specific sights that you would like to see then please let me know and I will accommodate as many sites as possible into any tour.
Outside of my tour guiding, I have had a career over 15 years in Japanese car logistics taking care of lots of international businesses which allows me to have a professional manner in face to face communication.
Osaka is a brilliant city with long history, amazing street food, unique accent (so we have lots of comedians here!) and also known as the most friendly city in Japan. I would love to be the perfect companion for your visit to one of the best cities in Japan! I look forward to seeing you soon!
Best Regards
Naoki
Reviews
“The best introduction to Osaka”
Naoki’s tour was the perfect start to our family holiday in Japan. Naoki’s itinerary was a great balance of historical sites, contemporary culture and practical tips for navigating our way around Osaka. Naoki has a very calm manner and he is very knowledgeable. Naoki ensured that he included areas that our teenage boys would enjoy, and the tour was a highlight of their trip.
Naoki H.
Dear Kirsty, Thank you so much for posting a great review! Your kind words are much appreciated. I am really really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a great honor for me to guide you all around in Osaka. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if anything I can do to help while you are in Japan! Please share my application with your wonderful family too!! Best Regards Naoki
Emily F.
<December 26th> Osaka City Highlights Walking Tour
Customized
“BEST Guide and highly recommend”
The most unforgettable adventure: BEST tour guide EVER!! Highly recommend Naoki, he went above and beyond for my family and I even prior to flying into Japan. Very knowledgeable, informative helpful and the most genuine and humble human being we have ever met. He assisted us with our trains, transportation and took us the best sites in Osaka and Kyoto and made our trip to Japan the most relaxing and enjoyable time. We are from Australia and his ability to speak both English and Japanese made our experience the best! Thank you sooooo much Naoki for everything, we highly recommend you and I will be sure to refer you to all my friends when return to Australia. We hope to cross paths again! Orkini Arigato Gozaimashita we cannot thank you enough for your hospitality and great customer service. The most caring man you will come across. Love always Sam, Sienna and Emily
Naoki H.
Dear Emily, Thank you so much for posting a great review. I am so glad to hear that you all enjoyed the tours in Osaka and Kyoto. I had a wonderful time enjoying local trains, sites, food and the animal cafe together. It was such a pleasure and great honor for me to guide you all around. Please share my appreciation with your wonderful family as well. Okini-Arigato-gozaimashita! Best Regards Naoki
Emily F.
<December 27th> Kyoto City Highlights Walking Tour
Customized
“BEST tour guide EVER!! Highly recommend ”
Naoki went above and beyond for my family and I even prior to flying into Japan. Very knowledgeable, informative helpful and the most genuine and humble human being we have ever met. He assisted us with our trains, transportation and took us the best sites in Osaka and Kyoto and made our trip to Japan the most relaxing and enjoyable time. We are from Australia and his ability to speak both English and Japanese made our experience the best! Thank you sooooo much Naoki for everything, we highly recommend you and I will be sure to refer you to all my friends when return to Australia. We hope to cross paths again! Orkini Arigato Gozaimashita ️
Naoki H.
Dear Emily, Thank you so much again for another great review! Again I am so happy to hear that you made good memories here in Osaka and Kyoto. You are all kind and wonderful people and I will always remember you and your family. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if nothing I can do to help while you are in Japan!! Okini-Arigato-gozaimashita. Best Regards Naoki
$154/ per group
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