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"Hiromi was an excellent host who was adaptable and informative. She took things at our pace and we never felt rushed. We would thoroughly recommend her."

"Our time with Hiromi was great; we saw and learned so much! Her warm and inviting demeanor made us feel welcome and her expertise on the local history and culture left us with a rich appreciation of our visit. We would highly recommend touring with Hiromi!"

"María was a fantastic guide. We had a wonderful experience walking through different areas of Osaka. She introduced us to food we probably would not have tried on our own. She’s very knowledgeable and knows her way around taking us through the non touristy areas. We were a family of six traveling with a toddler and she was very accommodating. We would definitely recommend Maria. You won’t be disappointed. "

"My family and I had a great food tour with Hiromi. We stopped at a bunch of locations enjoying the best that Osaka had to offer. Hiromi provided some quick info and highlights of Osaka along the way. We hit up some of the less touristy locations to avoid the heavy food traffic by Dotonburi. It was great fun and well worth it! "

"Naoki was an incredible guide. So friendly and knowledgeable. Not only did he accommodate some dietary restrictions, he went above and beyond by altering the tour last minute when we made a request to visit Osaka Castle. He was a wealth of information and a pleasure to be with. I would recommend him to anyone visiting Osaka"

"We had the absolute pleasure of having Naoki as our guide for our Samurai Heritage tour in Osaka, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From the very beginning, Naoki’s warm personality, deep knowledge, and passion for history made this tour truly special. Instead of visiting the Osaka Museum of History, we explored Osaka Castle, and Naoki made the visit incredibly engaging. He shared fascinating stories about the castle’s history, the samurai legacy, and little-known details that brought the past to life. Beyond the historical insights, Naoki was incredibly accommodating, adjusting the pace and content of the tour to match our interests. His recommendations for other sights and local food spots were also fantastic! If you’re considering booking a tour with Naoki through WithLocals, do it! His expertise, enthusiasm, and genuine kindness will make your Osaka experience unforgettable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the city’s rich history with a knowledgeable and engaging guide."

"We absolutely loved taking the food tour with Naoki! He is such a kind and friendly person, and he took us to truly amazing places to eat while sharing great local recommendations. On top of that, his tour was filled with fascinating insights about Japanese culture, which made the experience even more special. If we ever come back to Osaka, we would definitely love to book another tour with him!"

"Naoki was a lovely, softly spoken, humble person, who took us across at least 4 locations in the city giving us a holistic perspective. As someone who grew up in the centre of the city, he knows every part of it. He took us from the Town Hall, local Shinto Shrine, Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, and Dontonbori. He was so generous with his time, that we went past the 3 hours. (Just make sure you have an ICOCA card for the trains, we travelled by train between locations). We learnt a tremendous amount about the history of Osaka, the Shinto and Buddhist religions, the culture of the city, shopping areas, and of course food. Aoki, as someone who has spent his lifetime in the city, is a great person to lead a With Locals experience. "

"We had 10 tastings experience with Hiromi and I can highly recommend it. We have read so many posts and watched many videos about Osaka eateries and street food, but it is so different to what Hiromi showed us. The food was amazing with every place and dish carefully chosen to wow us. I would definitely do it again if I come back to Osaka. "

"We finished our tasting tour with Hiromi, last night. She was knowledgeable and an excellent teacher throughout the experience but what really made it special was that she customised the experience on the fly as she learned about what we wanted to get out of it. We got to try new things and Hiromi kept taking us to better and better spots as the night went on. She delivered a truly wonderful tour."