You can explore hidden parts of Kyoto and you can customize your joinery as your wish. specially we focus to cover following places. You can select 4 places below 6.
Nanzenji
Fushimi Inari
Arashiyama bamboo forest
kinkakuji Temple
Ginkakuji Temple
Your local insider guide, will kickstart your Osaka adventure discovering both the highlights & secret spots.
We'll pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humour:)
You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR group tours (mixed with other guests).
Slip through the non-touristy bar/restaurant zones of Namba: hole in the wall establishments.
Shinsekai, the retro district, will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly street vendors.
Check out a traditional fish market where top chefs continue to shop today.
Osaka Castle will showcase it's immense role in the unification of Japan in 16th century(only 5hr tour)
After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.
Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate larger than life billboards in Dotonbori.
We hope it will be the absolute highlight of your Osaka trip!
It can be overwhelming to figure out what to eat on your first time in Osaka. Let an English-speaking guide take you and your friends on this small group street food tour. Discover new foods and flavors, and let your guide personalize the tour to your tastes. Taste foods like oden, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki, and down a few beers if you'd like, at food stalls recommended by your guide.
Whether you’re visiting Osaka for business or leisure, get things off to a good start with a private airport transfer. Your personal driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on. They will wait for up to 90 minutes at no extra cost. Relax on the journey into the city, enjoy the sights along the way. Arrive feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy Osaka.
Travel in comfort between Osaka Itami International Airport and Kyoto. Book a door-to-door private transfer with us and feel safe knowing the vehicle is disinfected before each passenger. An easy-to-find driver waits for you in the arrivals hall, ready to help you with your luggage. Depending on the size of your group, transit is by sedan or minivan, with seats for up to nine passengers.
Take the hassle out of getting to Kyoto city from Kansai Airport with this convenient private transfer. Your driver will track your flight and meet you on time in the arrivals hall. Be transported in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy the views en route and arrive feeling relaxed and ready to enjoy the city’s attractions.
Hire your own private driver to take you around the Osaka or Kyoto regions for the day. Customize your own itinerary with your driver and see the attractions that are of most interest to you such as the Osaka Castle, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and the Kiyomizu Temple. Select an English-, Chinese-, or Japanese-speaking driver and learn about the history of each location.
Take a private transfer from Itami International Airport to Osaka city center. Don't worry if your flight is delayed, our service includes a 90 minute wait time, in case things don't go according to plan. Our staff meet you at arrivals, and the driver will assist you with your bags to make your trip as smooth as possible. Spacious, comfortable vehicles can seat up to nine passengers.
Enjoy hiking in the nature outside Osaka without the risk of getting lost, on this guided hike at Minoo Park. You’ll be taken to a waterfall that has been called the most beautiful in Japan, as well as other cultural and natural sites. Your guide will explain the significance of the things you see. Active travelers will enjoy the approximately four-hour hike, although only moderate fitness is required.
Eat your way around Ura Namba, one of Osaka's best-kept secrets. This private food tour takes you into the area's hidden alleyways and hole-in-the-wall eateries, rustic izakayas, locals' favorite sushi dens, creative fusion restaurants, and quirky bars where you will sample specially selected local dishes, washed down with a couple of drinks.
Himeji Castle is one of the 12 Japanese castles well conserved with their wooden keeps. This Castle History starts from 1346 and we can see it as it was in 1618.
Nearby the castle, Engyo-ji temple, on Mount Shosha, has got a thousand years long history. Some scene from "The last Samurai" movie were taken there.
When we go back to Kobe, we can visit the Great Bridge of Akashi Kaikyo then Gigantor, statue of a robot, symbols of the revival of Japan, its technological genius and its pop culture.
Nara was once Japan’s ancient capital city, which means it has lots of historic sites and interesting stories to tell. With this private tour, you can save hours of research time, as a private guide takes you on a route that showcases the city’s key landmarks. Along the way, see Nara Park’s freely roaming deer, stroll past old merchant houses, and discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Todai-ji Temple.
Here we offer a luxurious tour in the afternoon that enables you to visit three of the most iconic tourist attractions in Osaka after spending a leisurely morning or getting rid of your jet-lag.
Osaka has thrived as a capital of samurai lords and merchants through centuries and you can feel its history and culture when you visit here.
We will get a commanding view of the city from the 8th floor balcony on top of Osaka castle, in the same way as samurai lords did when overlooking their fief.
As Osaka is renowned for its unique food culture, it is known as ‘Japan’s Culinary Capital’. Through this tour, you will encounter plenty of delicious local food including Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and lots more which originated in this hustle-bustle city.
If you want to party like they do in Osaka, this bar-hopping tour is perfect for you. Your local guide takes you to hidden bars that tourists often miss. If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t let language barriers get in your way. Your guide helps to explain the menus, and order for you. This is a fun tour for friends or couples, and makes a great start to a night out in Osaka.
Traveling internationally can be exhausting and stressful. With this convenient meet-and-greet service at Kansai International Airport, start your trip to Japan off on the right foot. Your personal, English-speaking assistant meets you in the Arrivals hall of the airport, helps you obtain your Japan Rail pass, and sees you to your taxi, train or bus for a hassle-free arrival in Osaka.
Osaka Castle was a part during the Japanese unification on the 16th century. In 1614-1615, was held the Osaka Battle where Toyotomis felt and Tokugawas totally established their autority as Shoguns of Japan. There are lots of Historical remains in the park. The Castle was rebuilt in 1931. It is outside a replica of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum about samurais and the siege of Osaka.
One sweet of your choice included. Then, visit the Sakai City Craft Museum and discover what this city is famous for. Finally, get the privilege to step into a real knife factory, with over 100 years of history, where the raw blades arrive directly from the Blacksmith. Visit the Sharpening Station and the main office. Observe the blades being turned into proper handmade cooking knives. Learn and practice the traditional Sharpening technics with a professional and get the chance to order your own customizable knife that you can watch being made in front of you. Isn't it amazing?.... We sure think it is!
The most off-the-beaten and atmospheric temples of the Kyoto/Osaka area are here!!
This private guided car tour takes you to magical temples and super-unique shrines in a comfortable car
A great temple with thousands of Japanese traditional dolls sitting literally everywhere, a shrine worshiping an enormous 1000-year-old camphor tree in an industrial area, and nostalgic paths of temples lit by countless lanterns at night
The local expert drives you to the spiritual world with his wide and deep knowledge of Buddhism and Japanese culture
Book this tour and you are promised to have an unforgettable day in Japan!
NINJA WiFi offers unlimited data, including 3GB per day of high speed internet! Viator users also get a FREE power bank (mobile battery) with any reservation. Use of Softbank's internet lines means you can stay connected not only in the big cities, but even in the countryside. Never worry about getting lost, or missing an important message from friends or family while travelling.
Osaka is a modern city with a rich history. Forget the shopping for this day! Doing a time slip, we will discover Osaka through its different steps from its origins to its contemporary time. We will explore Osaka's foundation, then its religion, political and cultural history.
Get ready for a night of fun in Osaka! This private customized tour is the ideal for first-time visitors to get their bearings and learn top tips about the city’s best nightlife spots. The tour is customized based on your interests, and you can even choose which district you explore, or leave it to your guide. The tour will take you to Japanese pubs (izakaya), standing bars (tachinomiya), and karaoke bars too! You’ll eat, drink, sing, and explore the best of Osaka in one evening.
Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!
Maximum 7 participants per tour.
Book your Arrival Private Transfer from Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka hotels.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.
We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any.
One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
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Osaka's Ura Namba Private Food Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized
"Experiencing Dotombori and trying some takoyaki….which was worth the wait. Being shown the history of the area and certain landmarks. Great food was found with no lines, especially kushiyaki and okonomiyaki. Taiga made this a very memorable visit."..."
"Experiencing Dotombori and trying some takoyaki….which was worth the wait. Being shown the history of the area and certain landmarks. Great food was found with no lines, especially kushiyaki and okonomiyaki. Taiga made this a very memorable visit."
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"I had the best tour guide! Fuji was such a nice guy and showed me the best of Nara. He tailored the trip to my interests. We had a great lunch and saw some amazing sites."
"I really enjoyed my tour with Ichiro. We spent a lot of time at Osaka-Jo learning so much about its history. He was very prepared and shared the history of 3 shoguns, Nobunaga the Fool, Hideyoshi the Monkey, and Ieyasu the Racoon and the conflict between them. Learning this little bit of history, let me enjoy the castle more. I loved hearing about it so much and exploring it that I requested we skip the other 2 places we were supposed to go to and spend all of our time there!"..."
"I really enjoyed my tour with Ichiro. We spent a lot of time at Osaka-Jo learning so much about its history. He was very prepared and shared the history of 3 shoguns, Nobunaga the Fool, Hideyoshi the Monkey, and Ieyasu the Racoon and the conflict between them. Learning this little bit of history, let me enjoy the castle more. I loved hearing about it so much and exploring it that I requested we skip the other 2 places we were supposed to go to and spend all of our time there!"
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"It will be better if you can get JR Pass collection so don’t need to que Overall Jeremy is great guide. He gave a lot of tip and help me to plan the trip"
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