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Joined 2025
Ryoko T.
Available Areas
Osaka (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Ryoko T.
I was born and raised in Osaka, so I’m a true local! I love traveling—both around Japan and overseas—and discovering new places, cultures, and of course… delicious food!
In addition to being a guide, I also run my own office as a certified labor and social security attorney in Japan. Thanks to this professional background, you can feel assured that I’m a trustworthy and responsible guide who can flexibly arrange tours to fit your needs.
Before starting my own practice, I also worked as a tour conductor for domestic bus tours, traveling all around Japan for a year. This experience gave me the chance to visit many regions and learn how to take care of guests in different travel settings.
I can take you on food tours to hidden local bars and restaurants loved by Osakans, or guide you through Japan’s rich history with visits to shrines, temples, and castles. Whether you want to experience Osaka like a local foodie or dive into cultural traditions, I’ll create a tour that’s perfect for you.
I’m also a photography enthusiast, so you’ll get some great photos taken by me as a souvenir from our tour!
Let’s enjoy Osaka together—just like locals do!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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Hidden gems in South part of Osaka, Kishiwada castle and cultural day tour
Visit Kishiwada Castle, a quiet castle in Osaka, offering a peaceful alternative to crowded Osaka Castle. See nearby shrines and temples and learn about Japanese culture. Enjoy a Japanese set lunch by a Japanese garden, appreciating the beauty of each dish. Finish at Kishiwada Danjiri Hall, where you can see festival floats up close and, depending on timing, try playing the Japanese drums.
Hidden gems in South part of Osaka, Kishiwada castle and cultural day tour
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Osaka Castle park and visiting a shrine
This tour lets you see, walk, and experience history: Explore the castle tower and museum Walk the stone walls and park Ride a historical Gozabune Visit the shrine honoring Hideyoshi You will learn about Japan’s leaders, castle architecture, and cultural beliefs in one visit.
Osaka Castle park and visiting a shrine
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Katsuo-ji Temple, Minoh Falls Hiking Day Tour
Start the day by taking a bus from Minoh Kayano Station to Katsuo-ji Temple. Explore the temple’s history, hidden spots, and learn how to purchase a daruma doll. Trying an omikuji (fortune slip) is also recommended. Next, enjoy a hiking trail to Minoh Waterfall, ending at Ryuanji, where you can soak in the refreshing natural atmosphere. This walking tour includes 100min hike in total. Please note that wear comfortable shoes.
Katsuo-ji Temple, Minoh Falls Hiking Day Tour
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Japanese Sake tasting & Sushi night walk tour
Discover Japan through food, drink, and nightlife! Begin with a guided sake tasting, sampling three varieties paired with a traditional obanzai dish. Then, enjoy authentic sushi crafted by an itamae, experiencing the artistry of fresh nigiri. Finally, dive into Japan’s nightlife: choose a lively New Half karaoke bar or a cozy local snack bar, both offering unlimited drinks and singing. A night of flavors, fun, and unforgettable memories awaits!
Japanese Sake tasting & Sushi night walk tour
Reviews
Robyn F.
“Enjoyable Day Trip from Osaka to Kyoto”
Ryoko took great care to assist us in the planning of our day trip from Osaka To Kyoto. Prompt and helpful communication throughout. Ryoko took as to historic places and we had a wonderful ride on the Romantic Train (open air experience) through beautiful landscapes and running along the river. A memorable experience! Ryoko looked after us throughout, as we are seniors she made sure everything was possible for us. We highly recommend Ryoko to you as your Osaka and Kyoto guide.
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Ryoko T.
Dear Robyn, Thank you for your excellent review, this review reminds me that day we spent together. I hope you both are doing great. I appreciate that you had me as your guide to your Kyoto day trip. Also I am so happy you enjoyed that lovely train ride (Romantic train & Aoniyoshi train too) If you have opportunity to come back to Japan again, or when I visit your country, I would be happy to meet you again! Kind Regards, Ryoko
Vijey S.
“Our fabulous time in Osaka”
Our guide, Ryoko was lovely and very informative. She did everything we requested and covered all the places we wanted to visit. We enjoyed our time in Osaka, especially the Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park. Thank you for making our visit amazing.
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Ryoko T.
Dear Vijey, I hope you're doing well. Thank you for your great review with these lovely pictures! I am pleased that you had a great time with me. It was the best timing to visit Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park to see such a beautiful flowers. Thank you again for having me as your guide. (Chocolates were sooo good! thank you too.) Kind Regards Ryoko
Linh H.
“A truly Osaka experience with Ryoko!”
As a first timer in Japan traveling with my recently Graduate son, I wanted someone that will help us start our Japan experience on a high note. I was nervous going to Japan and have done some research about each area but wanted someone that knows Osaka and show us around. I found Ryoko on gowithguide and thought she would be a good fit. After meeting her and asking her to show us some local places, shops, and shrines, she did just that. We got to experience our first few Goshuin stamps at a few shrines, took the train and learn how to use our suicca card for the first time, went to a local fish market and tried some sashimi and sea urchin. She then took us to a big shopping area in Umeda to check out the eyeglass shop that can make your glasses in 30 mins and a stationary store. We had some ramen noodle for lunch and then head back to do some vintage shopping in America-mura. We ran out of time and wished we had more time to explore with Ryoko. She was an excellent guide and knew exactly where we wanted to go. Wished we had more time in that area to see more things. Maybe next time….Arigato Ryoko!!!
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Ryoko T.
Dear Linh, Thank you very much for your excellent review, and pictures too. I appreciate you that having me as your local guide for his celebration. It was so much fun for me showing you around the city such as local quieter shrines than tourist spots, and shopping area where we Japanese people often go. Also pictures in Kyoto, Fuji, and Kamakura that you sent me looked so lovely! I hope you had a great time here in Japan. Please let me know when you come back to Japan. Arigato!
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