Experience the best of Osaka with Withlocals

"Max was a wonderful guide, who, having grown up in both Japan and England, speaks perfect English (I can’t really speak to his Japanese, but it seemed excellent!). He was incredibly helpful when we unfortunately left a bag on the subway, helping us navigate the train lost-and-found and the police, all resulting in the successful return of our bag! "

"We had a wonderful time exploring Osaka with Naoki. Thank you so much for being so flexible with our situation. We truly appreciated your kindness and understanding throughout the day. Our children had a great time, and that meant a lot to us. Naoki was very patient with them and knew exactly how to engage with kids in a calm and thoughtful way. His flexibility made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable for our family. We’re very grateful for the experience and would happily recommend him to other families visiting Osaka"

"Fay was delightful and showed us places in Osaka that we never would have seen on our own. We had a great time with her"

"We had a wonderful experience touring Osaka with Naoki. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Osaka, he pointed us to the best places to try the foods of Osaka, and he expertly guided us using various trains, so that we could see as much as possible during the length of our tour. He was kind to us throughout. He even met us at a different starting point and dropped us off at the same spot because we are not familiar with the train system in Osaka. I would highly recommend hiring Naoki!"

"From the beginning, Fay made me feel completely at ease—our time together felt less like a formal tour and more like spending time with an old friend, who just happens to be a native Osakan with deep local knowledge. Her personality is warm and engaging, and spending time with her was a lot of fun. She also speaks excellent English, which made everything—from logistics to deeper conversations—easy and natural. During our two days together, Fay put together an experience that was thoughtful, well-paced, and clearly tailored to my interests. She struck a great balance between showing me the historical and cultural sights I should see and focusing on the things I personally wanted to explore, without anything ever feeling rushed or scripted. Fay consistently brought the city to life through small, thoughtful choices—places and moments I never would have found on my own. One highlight was a small museum featuring a life-size reconstruction of historic Osaka, where you can walk through houses, shops, and narrow back alleys and really get a sense of what the city was like in the past. She also led me down a tucked-away alley decorated with murals depicting Osaka’s history—something I easily would have walked past without ever knowing it was there. When it came to food, she made sure I experienced Osaka’s classics like takoyaki and kushiage, but the standout was maguro nakaochi—something I’d never heard of before and, without question, the best tuna I’ve ever had. Fay was an outstanding guide, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience as a solo traveler. She’s knowledgeable, flexible, easy to spend time with, and genuinely passionate about what she does. I would not hesitate to recommend Fay to anyone visiting Osaka who wants a truly personalized, memorable, and—most of all—fun experience."

"Maria was the ultimate guide and made our day extremely fun and educational! She took us through the nooks and crannies of Osaka sharing entertaining stories and tales along the way. The day was perfect for our first trip to Osaka! If you are looking to kickstart your vacation, Maria is the perfect choice!"

"Highly recommend Fay! We’re a family from Melbourne with two teenagers, and this tour was the perfect way to start our time in Osaka. From history and temples to hidden streets, kitchenware, vending machines, and Osaka’s “Times Square,” Fay covered it all with amazing local knowledge and great energy. Thank you, Fay!"

"Had a great time on our tour with Fay. Took us round some markets and food spots and gave us the low down of the area as well as some history. Would highly recommend "

"Naoki was awesome. So knowledgeable, kind, interesting, and just chill. We explored at the city at our own pace, using Naoki as an expert who could help us find our favorite things in the city. Great day. Highly recommended!"

"Simone was our guide for a 5 hour tour of Osaka. Our request to him was that we do not do anything touristy. (Except for the Castle). And he delivered on our request like we could not have expected. Took us to portions of the city that survived the bombings and explained the history of the city. Took us to a local market frequented only by locals. We bought produce from a booth and they were so excited to meet foreigners as they do not get any at that location. Lunch was at this family business he knew that we would not have been able to find on our own. Amazing food and atmosphere. Allowed us time to explore shops that we saw along the way. But more important, it was great conversation about Osaka, life in Japan, culture, entertainment, etc. He immersed you not only into the tour but Japan in general. His sense of humor made the tour that much more fun as well. If I could give more stars I would! Looking forward to our next trip so we can utilize him again. And will recommend him to our friends travelling there as well."