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Taste and Tradition: A Guided Food Walk near Osaka Tenmangu
Experience the heart of Osaka in this immersive half-day walking tour that blends history, culture, and local life
9:30: Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
10:00: Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street Walk
Include local favorites such as croquettes, taiyaki, and a variety of sweets.
12:00: Explore Nakazakichō for a taste of old Osaka charm and retro vibes.
*If we have time, let’s do some shopping in Umeda!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at your hotel lobby
- Pick up is available only within Osaka city
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Visit the historic Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and explore its cultural significance, admire the traditional architecture
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street Walk
Begin walking through Japan’s longest shopping street
Enjoy local street food, shop at charming stores, and experience everyday Osaka life
Explore Nakazakicyo area
Step into Nakazakichō and discover its nostalgic streets, vintage cafés, and quiet charm.
Ending Point
Tour concludes at Nakazakicyo 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
Guide fee, hotel pick-up (Osaka city limitation), guide transportation fee, guide entrance fee, guide food and drink fee
Your transportation fee, your entrance fee, your food and drink fee
Public transportation: 500 yen - 1,000 yen (depending on your location)"
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, including a 2.6-kilometer stroll through Japan’s longest shopping street, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions
* I can offer walking tours using public transportation. Train fare, admission fees, and lunch are not included in the guide’s fee.
Important message from the supplier
Please take note of the following.
*This is a walking tour using public transportation. Train fare, admission fees, and lunch are not included in the guide’s fee.
*It’s a good idea to have some cash, since not all places in Japan accept credit cards.
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 Rina K.
Hi, I’m Rina!
Thank you for your interest, and welcome to Japan.
I was born and raised in Osaka, and I still live here with my husband and our son.
I love English and traveling, and I started tour guiding in July 2025. I regularly play tennis, and I enjoy listening to Fuji Kaze — he’s my favorite artist. Of course, I also love eating and drinking; enjoying good food and drinks is a big part of my life.
Osaka is full of amazing food and fun places to explore.
I’m always thinking about how to create routes that feel comfortable for each guest and what kind of scenery will make them fall in love with this city.
I love seeing guests react with surprise and joy to the little things in everyday Osaka — those moments are truly rewarding for me.
My hope is simple: I want you to enjoy Osaka with ease, and I want you to leave feeling even more connected to this place.
I’m confident in my stamina — I’ve guided an eight‑hour tour without lunch — but I also offer slow‑paced, relaxing tours.
Together, we’ll create a plan that matches your interests and energy level, so you can enjoy the day without stress.
You can count on me for the best timing to avoid crowds, truly delicious local spots, and places only Osaka residents know.
My goal is to give you a warm, memorable experience that makes you think, “I want to come back to Osaka again.”
I look forward to guiding you through an Osaka you’ll want to return to.
Reviews
Benjamin T.
“Awesome Tour!!!”
Rina is the best tour guide for sightseeing around Osaka 100/10 I would definitely recommend if you’re a first timer!
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Rina K.
Hi Benjamin, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, and for coming all the way from Alabama! My child was so happy with your thoughtful gift! You are truly kind. I'm sorry we couldn’t find the sword gift for your brother, but I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan! Arigato! Rina
Josef L.
“Guidance with Endurence”
Rina guided us with extodinary endurence for 8 hours , witout any break , through all interresting points of Osaka . Admirable Condicion and knowledge of Osaka . Hope to see her soon .
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Rina K.
Hi Josef, Thank you so much for your kind review. Guiding two such thoughtful and curious friends was a real pleasure. I truly appreciated your interest in Osaka’s history, culture, architecture—and even our quirky power poles (haha). I hope our paths cross again someday! Warm regards from Osaka, Rina
Xavier C.
“Enjoying Osaka”
We went on a tour with Rina and had a fantastic time. We really enjoyed seeing Osaka and learning about Japan and the culture. Rina was very knowledgeable and willing to share with us. Highly recommended
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Rina K.
Hi Xavier, Thank you so much for your kind comment. Hope to see you on a real tour someday! Rina
$152/ per group
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