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Taste and Tradition: A Guided Food Walk near Osaka Tenmangu
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Joined 2025
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
Take local favorites like Takoyaki and Croquettes
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
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 (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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Rina K.
Welcome to Osaka!
Hi I'm Rina and I’m truly delighted to guide you through the vibrant city of Osaka. As a native Japanese, I offer a personal perspective on Japan’s rich culture, traditions, and everyday life.
Wherever you’d like to go, I’d be honored to help you make it happen. Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to create a custom itinerary based on your interests.
As your guide, I’ll take care of the details, so you can simply relax and enjoy the day at your own pace.
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What we can enjoy together (if you’d like):
• Wander through peaceful backstreets and discover hidden local gems
• Visit high-quality “Made in Japan” shops for thoughtful souvenirs
• Enjoy delicious food—from street snacks to refined local cuisine
• Learn the stories behind temples, shrines, and everyday customs
• Explore at your pace, with a route designed to avoid crowds and long walks
• Have quiet cultural moments—like folding a simple origami piece or learning a local phrase
• Ask anything! I’m happy to help with travel tips, cultural questions, or just good conversation
Every tour is personal. I’ll take care of the details—so you can simply enjoy Japan, your way.
Reviews
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
Rina K.
Hi Xavier, Thank you so much for your kind comment. Hope to see you on a real tour someday! Rina
Hans L.
“A truly caring and professional guide in Osaka – highly recommended!”
We were extremely fortunate to have Rina as our guide in Osaka. She is kind, professional, patient, and truly dedicated to her work. Originally, Rina had planned a full-day sightseeing tour for us, but unfortunately both my husband and I caught the flu and were unable to visit attractions. Instead, Rina devoted her day to helping us with all the practical matters of our trip — and she did it with remarkable care. She accompanied me to Osaka Station and patiently helped us buy all the train tickets for our entire Japan itinerary. She translated everything clearly, checked the train schedules, and made sure we got the correct tickets. Later, she took us to a pharmacy, helped us choose the most suitable medicines, and even found a convenient 7-Eleven currency exchange machine when we needed to exchange money — explaining everything in English so the process went smoothly. When she asked what else we needed, I mentioned we’d like to buy some local snacks, and she brought us to several popular shops that locals love, explaining each product with enthusiasm and insight. Even though we couldn’t go sightseeing, thanks to Rina we experienced something even more meaningful — the warmth, kindness, and professionalism of the Japanese people through her. Her English is excellent (she also teaches English part-time), and it was a joy to spend the day with her. We look forward to returning to Osaka someday, feeling much better, and having Rina guide us again — this time for a full and unforgettable Osaka tour. Thank you so much, Rina!
Rina K.
Hi Hans and Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. I’m truly glad to hear the tour was helpful, especially during such a challenging time. It was my pleasure to assist with the tickets, pharmacy visit, currency exchange, and shopping for your husband—I sincerely hope you two are feeling better now. Please continue to take good care of yourselves, and I wish you both a safe, relaxing, and joyful journey ahead through Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and beyond. It was an honor to be part of your day. Next time, let’s enjoy a full day of sightseeing—Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and many other wonderful places waiting to be explored! Thank you and warm regards, Rina
$166/ per group
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