Private Osaka 6-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup & Custom Itinerary
Explore Osaka on a six-hour private tour planned around your interests. Choose from places such as Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Shinsekai, and Umeda.
Whether you want to see Osaka’s major sights or enjoy its food, shopping, history, and neighborhoods at your own pace, I will create an itinerary based on your preferences. Before booking, tell me what you would like to experience, and I will suggest a comfortable route that takes travel time into account.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or Station Pickup
- Meet at your hotel in central Osaka, Osaka Station, or Namba Station. After meeting, we will travel on foot and by public transportation or taxi, depending on the itinerary.
Osaka Castle Area
Explore the castle grounds or enter the castle museum, depending on your interests.
Kuromon Market and Doguyasuji
Walk through Osaka’s food market and kitchenware district. Lunch can also be included in the itinerary.
Hozenji Temple and Dotonbori
Visit a small temple, explore the surrounding alleys, and walk along the Dotonbori canal.
Ending Point
Hotel or 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
• A customized itinerary based on your preferences
• Six hours of private guiding
• Transportation costs for guests and the guide
• Admission fees for guests and the guide
• Food and drinks for guests and the guide
• Shopping and other personal expenses
Tour Important Information
• Before booking, please tell me which places you would like to visit, what you would like to eat, how far you are comfortable walking, and your preferred pace.
• Pickup is available at hotels in central Osaka, Osaka Station, or Namba Station. Please contact me in advance if you would like to start outside central Osaka, at an airport, or at a port.
• Travel time from your hotel and between locations is included in the six-hour tour.
• The itinerary may be adjusted due to attraction closures, crowds, or transportation conditions.
• For groups of five or more, please contact me before booking. I will provide a separate quote based on the group size.
• Please contact me before booking if you use a wheelchair, have difficulty walking, have food allergies, or require any other assistance.
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 Aki O.
Hello! I’m a local guide based in the Kansai area, offering private and customized tours in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.
I enjoy helping visitors discover not only famous sights, but also the food, shops, neighborhoods, traditions, and everyday experiences that make Japan special. My tours are relaxed and flexible, with plenty of time for questions, conversation, photos, and spontaneous discoveries.
I also work as a Japanese language teacher, which has given me extensive experience communicating with people from different countries and explaining Japanese culture in a clear and approachable way.
Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time, traveling alone, or looking for places beyond the usual tourist routes, I can tailor the experience to your interests and pace. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, discover things you may not find on your own, and leave with meaningful memories of your time in Japan.
I look forward to exploring Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto with you!
Reviews
Abby S.
“Excellent!!!!!”
Thank you Aki for an amazing tour that was tailored to fit all my interests. My first time visiting Osaka and I am very happy with my trip~not to mention awesome companyand great planning. Thanks Aki I appreciate all your suggestions and hope to see you again next time!
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Aki O.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m truly happy that I could be part of your first visit to Osaka and that you enjoyed a tour tailored to your interests. I had a wonderful time with you too. I hope to see you again the next time you’re in Osaka!!
$321/ per group
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