Private · Local Guide · Your Osaka

Your Osaka, Your Way

A private walking tour of Osaka with a local English-speaking guide. You tell us what you like, and we build the day around your group.

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Local English-speaking guide
Private, your group only
Tour conducted in English

One Tour, Your Real Osaka

Most Osaka tours run the same fixed loop every day. We do not. You tell us your interests, must-visit spots and pace, and a local guide builds a private day just for your group. It is for travelers who want the real city, not the postcard.

Our Tours

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Most Flexible Osaka Castle and surrounding park

Custom Private Osaka Tour

5 to 9 hours · Walking + train · Any group size · Private

You design the day. Tell us your interests, must-visit spots, pace, and dietary needs, and your guide builds a route just for your group. From Shinsekai's retro alleys to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Den Den Town, Nakazakicho, and beyond.

  • Osaka Castle
  • Dotonbori
  • Shinsekai
  • Den Den Town
  • Kuromon Market
  • Nakazakicho
  • Umeda
  • + your picks
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Day Trip Red torii gates on a forest path at Fushimi Inari Taisha

Custom Private Kyoto Tour

Under 1 hour from Osaka · Walking + train · Private

Temples, shrines, and old wooden streets. Tell us what you want to see, and we plan a private day in Kyoto around your group, with an English-speaking guide from our team.

  • Fushimi Inari
  • Kiyomizu-dera
  • Gion
  • Arashiyama
  • Nishiki Market
  • + your picks
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Day Trip A sika deer and her fawn in Nara Park

Custom Private Nara Tour

Under 1 hour from Osaka · Walking + train · Private

Deer, the Great Buddha, and quiet shrine paths. We plan a private day in Nara around your group, with an English-speaking guide from our team.

  • Nara Park
  • Todai-ji
  • Kasuga Taisha
  • Naramachi
  • + your picks
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How It Works

Four simple steps. No accounts, no checkouts, just a quick DM and a Stripe link.

1

Pick Your Tour

A custom private day, or one of our three set routes. All run year-round.

2

DM @oss_osaka_travel

Send your dates, group size, and interests on Instagram. We reply within 24 hours.

3

Confirm & Pay

We send a Stripe payment link. Once it is paid, your slot is locked in.

4

Walk & Eat

Meet your guide on the day. Walk, eat, take photos, ask anything you want.

Your Guides

Meet Your Guides

Experienced local guides who know Osaka inside and out

Our guides are local Osaka experts. Some are Osaka natives, others are long-term residents from abroad who have called this city home for years. All of them speak fluent English, and every one of them is an experienced guide who knows Osaka from the famous tourist spots to the tiny backstreet bars and local diners that do not appear on any map.

"We want you to see the Osaka we know. Not just the highlights, but the real neighborhoods, the local food, and the stories behind it all."

Every tour is different because every group is different. We ask about your interests before we meet, and on the day, we go wherever feels right. No scripts, no rushing, just a relaxed walk through the city with someone who actually lives here.

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Local Osaka experts
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Fluent in English & Japanese
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Private tours only
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Questions, Answered

How do I book?

Send us your dates from the tour page, or DM us on Instagram @oss_osaka_travel with your preferred dates, group size, and interests. We reply within 24 hours and send a Stripe payment link once your date is agreed.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are paid as you go at each stop, so you choose exactly what and how much you spend. Most guests spend ¥1,500 to ¥3,000 on food during a custom tour.

Where do we meet?

For the Custom Private Tour, we confirm the meeting point with you after booking based on your chosen first area. Common spots include Tanimachi 4-chome (closest to Osaka Castle), Namba, Umeda, or your hotel lobby in central Osaka.

What language is the tour in?

English. Our guides are experienced Osaka locals, some born here and some long-term residents from abroad, and all of them are fluent in English. That means real insider access and help ordering at the counter.

Are children welcome?

Yes. Families are welcome, and the pace is fully adjustable for younger children. Children under 6 are free; ages 6 to 12 are 50% off.

What if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine. Much of central Osaka is covered by shopping arcades, so we adjust the route to stay dry. We only cancel for extreme weather like typhoons, with a full refund or free reschedule.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before the tour. 50% refund if you cancel 3 to 6 days before. No refund within 2 days of the tour or for a no-show. Refunds are minus the payment processing fee.

How far in advance should I book?

At least 3 days ahead, so we have time to confirm a guide and design your route. Last-minute requests are sometimes possible, just message us.

Can I book for 7 or more people?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp or Instagram with your group size and dates, and we will reply within 24 hours with availability and a quote.

Your Osaka Adventure Starts Here

Send us a DM with your dates and interests, and we will take care of the rest. We reply within 24 hours.

DM @oss_osaka_travel on Instagram
Stripe payment for direct bookings · Full refund if you cancel 7+ days before