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Joined 2025
Ryoko T.
Available Areas
Osaka (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 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!
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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
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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
Reviews
Steve M.
“Ryoko - Tour Guide Experience”
Ryoko was an amazing tour guide. She was super friendly, super nice and offered great insight into Japan/Osaka and the history that goes along with it. We went to the Osaka Castle and she told me all kinds of interesting facts along the way. I couldn't be happier with the experience. 5 Stars. 10 out of 10. Thank you, Ryoko.
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Ryoko T.
Hi Steve, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am so glad that you really enjoyed the day with me! I also really enjoyed spending the day with you and showing you around fish market,Osaka Castle, observation deck, and Miracle Osaka. It was such a pleasure sharing some of the history and stories of Osaka with you! Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a kind review. Your words really mean a lot to me and made my day! I hope you had a wonderful rest of your time in Japan, and I hope to see you again someday! Take care and safe travels! Ryoko
Josh K.
“Great guide in Osaka”
We spent a fun afternoon with Ryoko. She developed a custom itinerary based on our interests that we had to cut short due to complications in our group. Ryoko had good positive energy and lots of local perspective to share. She was not shy in pointing out typical tourist mistakes vs. what a local would do - much appreciated. She shared many aspects of Osaka food culture and gave us good advice for the rest of our visit. I wish we'd been able to spend more time with Ryoko. She is a great guide to Osaka.
Ryoko T.
Dear Josh, Thank you for your excellent review! I hope you are doing well. We only spent a short time but I am glad that it helped you learn and experience the local food and culture. Thank you again for having me as your guide. Kind Regards, Ryoko
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.
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
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