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4.7 164 experiences from JP¥ 1,200 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Osaka Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 5 Local Eateries
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Osaka Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 5 Local EateriesTaste 15 Osaka dishes and 3 local drinks across 5 neighborhood eateries on a 3-hour walking tour with a guide who knows where locals actually eat.★ 4.90 (3,910)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 13,000per person
Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 tastings with a local guide
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Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 tastings with a local guideTaste 15+ Osaka street foods across five eateries in Shinsekai (takoyaki, karaage, kushikatsu, udon, oden) with three drinks and a local guide who knows the hidden spots.★ 4.98 (3,525)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 13,000per person
Osaka Food Tour: 17 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries in Shinsekai
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Osaka Food Tour: 17 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries in ShinsekaiWalk through Shinsekai's retro streets with a local guide, sampling 17 dishes of kushikatsu, takoyaki.★ 4.95 (3,510)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 12,350per person

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Osaka Go Kart Tour in Funny Costume: Drive Dotonbori & Tsutenkaku
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Osaka Go Kart Tour in Funny Costume: Drive Dotonbori & Tsutenkaku★ 4.96 (3,211)1hfromJP¥ 11,025per person
Osaka Castle: Walking Tour & Tower Entry with Local Stories
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Osaka Castle: Walking Tour & Tower Entry with Local Stories★ 4.97 (2,384)1h 30mfromJP¥ 5,225per person
Osaka Walking Tour: Dotonbori, Castle & Local Markets
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Osaka Walking Tour: Dotonbori, Castle & Local Markets★ 4.92 (1,968)3h–7hfromJP¥ 6,500per person
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show & Ring Challenge
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Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show & Ring Challenge★ 4.97 (1,665)1h 30mfromJP¥ 5,000per person
Sushi Making Class Osaka: Roll and Nigiri with English Instructor
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Sushi Making Class Osaka: Roll and Nigiri with English Instructor★ 4.97 (1,635)1h 40mfromJP¥ 7,000per person
Osaka Night Walking Tour with Food Tasting & Optional Dinner
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Osaka Night Walking Tour with Food Tasting & Optional Dinner★ 4.88 (1,430)3hfromJP¥ 8,000per person
Osaka Food Tour: 12 Dishes, Izakaya & Street Food
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Osaka Food Tour: 12 Dishes, Izakaya & Street Food★ 4.96 (1,401)2h 30mfromJP¥ 10,000per person

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Osaka: Samurai Kendo Training & Full Armor Experience
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Osaka: Samurai Kendo Training & Full Armor ExperienceLearn authentic Kendo in a real Osaka dojo with English instruction, full protective gear, and Samurai artifacts on display. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed.★ 5.00 (601)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 19,800per person
Osaka: Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Class with Sommelier
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Osaka: Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Class with SommelierLet a sake sommelier guide you through 10+ Japanese sakes in Osaka, then cook takoyaki with secret ingredients like wagyu. Includes tools, tasting, and local stories.★ 5.00 (167)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 11,000per person
Osaka Private Tour: Local Guide, Castle & Shinsekai Experience
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Osaka Private Tour: Local Guide, Castle & Shinsekai ExperiencePrivate walking tour of Osaka with an English-speaking local guide covering Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai.★ 5.00 (100)3h–5h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 17,000per person
Osaka: Home Cooking Class Okonomiyaki & Miso Soup with Lunch
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Osaka: Home Cooking Class Okonomiyaki & Miso Soup with LunchStep inside an Osaka home for a relaxed cooking class: learn okonomiyaki, miso soup, and taiyaki from a local instructor. Includes lunch and optional sake.★ 4.99 (308)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 15,700per person
Osaka Early Morning Walking Tour: Castle, Markets & Dotonbori
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Osaka Early Morning Walking Tour: Castle, Markets & DotonboriOsaka walking tour of Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori. Includes English-speaking guide, street food sample, and one drink. Around 4 hours.★ 4.99 (130)4h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 11,500per person
Osaka Cooking Class: Market Visit & Make Okonomiyaki, Gyoza, Sake
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Osaka Cooking Class: Market Visit & Make Okonomiyaki, Gyoza, SakeStep into Osaka’s food culture: shop local markets, cook okonomiyaki & gyoza, and taste sake. Includes all ingredients, lunch, and a friendly English-speaking guide.★ 4.99 (123)4h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 12,000per person
Matcha Making Class in Osaka: Learn & Taste with Sweets
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Matcha Making Class in Osaka: Learn & Taste with SweetsLearn to whisk matcha tea step-by-step in Osaka near Dotonbori with an English-speaking instructor, then taste it with two types of Japanese sweets.★ 4.98 (865)1h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 3,300per person
Osaka: Modern Taiko Drum Live Show & Japanese Instruments
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Osaka: Modern Taiko Drum Live Show & Japanese InstrumentsFeel the energy of Osaka’s UTAGE live show: traditional taiko drums, shamisen, and visual effects. Interactive stage moments and entrance pass included.★ 4.98 (166)45m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 8,000per person
Osaka: Traditional Mochi Pounding & Tasting for Adults
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Osaka: Traditional Mochi Pounding & Tasting for AdultsLearn mochi pounding history, pound rice by hand with traditional tools, taste five Japanese toppings with tea in Osaka. Adults 13+, small groups, English & Chinese.★ 4.98 (127)1h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 4,900per person
Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Kuromon Market
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Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Kuromon MarketFull-day Osaka walking tour covering Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, and Den Den Town. Includes lunch and train ride. 5-7 hours. TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2025.★ 4.97 (1,277)5h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 10,000per person

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Chopstick Making Workshop in Osaka Castle Area: Choose from 15 wood types
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Chopstick Making Workshop in Osaka Castle Area: Choose from 15 wood typesMake your own chopsticks in Osaka with 15 wood types and traditional Japanese tools, then engrave them to take home the same day.★ 4.96 (341)1h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 1,200per person
Osaka & Kyoto: Play Volleyball with Locals, Meet New Friends
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Osaka & Kyoto: Play Volleyball with Locals, Meet New FriendsJoin friendly volleyball games in Osaka or Kyoto, connect with locals and expats, all skill levels welcome. Includes equipment and local guidance, easy access.★ 4.83 (23)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 1,450per person
Osaka: Chopstick Making Workshop & Matcha with Local Hosts
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Osaka: Chopstick Making Workshop & Matcha with Local HostsFeel the calm of Osaka’s chopstick making class, try matcha tea with sweets, and bring home your handmade souvenir. Includes English-speaking instructor.★ 4.96 (918)1h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 1,500per person
Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise: Glico Sign & Neon Lights
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Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise: Glico Sign & Neon Lights20-minute Dotonbori River cruise from Minatomachi Pier with views of the Glico sign, neon streets & Nippombashi Bridge. Small groups, lounge seats, bring your own drinks.★ 4.64 (171)20m✓ Instant confirmationfromJP¥ 2,000per person
Umeda Sky Building Observatory: 360° Osaka Views
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Umeda Sky Building Observatory: 360° Osaka ViewsUmeda Sky Building's open-air rooftop at 173m offers unobstructed 360° views of Osaka. Entry included, no queues on arrival day. Wheelchair accessible.★ 4.77 (13)2hfromJP¥ 2,200per person
Osaka Night Food Tour: Street Eats & Hozenji Alley Walk
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Osaka Night Food Tour: Street Eats & Hozenji Alley WalkLet Osaka surprise you with a night walking tour through lively food streets, Hozenji Yokocho’s old-world charm, and local flavors. Includes English guide.★ 4.93 (640)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 2,880per person
Osaka Nightlife: Pub Crawl Shinsaibashi Bars & Club Entry
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Osaka Nightlife: Pub Crawl Shinsaibashi Bars & Club EntryStep into Osaka’s buzzing nightlife with a guided pub crawl through Shinsaibashi, drink discounts, club entry, and a crowd that feels like instant friends. Includes shots & party games.★ 4.80 (371)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 3,500per person
Tokyo: Private Handmade Ring Workshop with Tsuchime Design
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Tokyo: Private Handmade Ring Workshop with Tsuchime DesignShape your own traditional Japanese hammered ring in Tokyo, guided by local craftsmen. Includes all materials, hands-on support, and same-day pickup of your finished piece.★ 4.93 (92)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 3,850per person
Osaka Walking Tour: Dotonbori, Kuromon Market & Street Food
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Osaka Walking Tour: Dotonbori, Kuromon Market & Street FoodWalk through Osaka's Dotonbori and Kuromon Market with a local guide who explains the food culture and everyday stories behind the neon lights and stalls.★ 4.92 (218)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 3,875per person
Osaka Dotonbori Tea Ceremony: Learn from Expert Instructor
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Osaka Dotonbori Tea Ceremony: Learn from Expert InstructorLearn traditional Japanese tea ceremony from a 10+ year instructor in central Osaka. Understand the culture and history while preparing matcha tea with sweets.★ 4.94 (871)45m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 3,900per person

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Himeji Castle & Akashi: Private Day Trip from Kyoto
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Himeji Castle & Akashi: Private Day Trip from KyotoPrivate day trip from Kyoto to Himeji Castle and Akashi. Includes castle entry, Koko-en Garden, seafood lunch, and bridge views. Hotel pickup.10h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 98,823per group
Osaka: Daruma Temple & Cup Noodles Museum Private Tour
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Osaka: Daruma Temple & Cup Noodles Museum Private TourPrivate 5-hour Osaka tour with Katsuoji Temple, Daruma dolls, and Cup Noodles Museum workshop. Includes pickup, entry fees, English-speaking guide.5h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 17,000per person
Himeji Castle & Lavender Park Taka: Private Day Tour from Osaka
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Himeji Castle & Lavender Park Taka: Private Day Tour from OsakaPrivate day tour from Osaka to Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, and Lavender Park Taka with English guide. Includes entry fees, lunch, and transport. 10 hours.10h 15mfromJP¥ 11,400per person
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Osaka at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16

  • Most booked: Osaka Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 5 Local Eateries, JP¥ 13,000 (3h, 4.90★ · 3,910).
  • Top rated: Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 tastings with a local guide, JP¥ 13,000 (3h, 4.98★ · 3,525).
  • Best value: Osaka Food Tour: 17 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries in Shinsekai, JP¥ 12,350 (3h, 4.95★ · 3,510).

Of the 164 experiences: 156 with free cancellation, 146 with instant confirmation, 39 with hotel pickup and 96 last-minute.

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