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Tours in Osaka

Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Osaka to the max with the best things to do in Osaka with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!

Tours in Osaka

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  • Feel like a local, not a tourist

    Always private. It's just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.

  • More you, less checklist

    Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.

  • Travel that feels good

    Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.



Top 10 things to do in Osaka

Make your stay in Osaka complete with these things to do

  1. 1Experience image
    Portrait from local Naoki - The Japanese Kansai Local
    Portrait from local Syed Atif - Classroom Survivor, City Explorer
    Choose your favorite local

    Withlocals Your Way! - Osaka City Tour

    950 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Osaka

    Did you know that the Osaka tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

    €61.03 per person
    Explore
  2. 2Experience image
    Portrait from local Sebastian - Your Kyoto & Osaka Local Insider
    Portrait from local Max - The Osaka Stroll Specialist
    Choose your favorite local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Osaka

    900 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Osaka

    Want to see the best of Osaka? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Osaka!

    €52.21 per person
    Explore
  3. 3Experience image
    Portrait from local Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Portrait from local Yacine - The Osaka Walking Guy
    Choose your favorite local

    Essential Osaka: From Sky Towers to Street Markets to Castles Full Coverage Tour

    782 reviews
    5 hours | City highlights tours | Osaka

    Embark on an immersive exploration of Osaka's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From towering views at Umeda Sky Tower to the historic grandeur of Osaka Castle, and the vibrant street life of Dotonbori, this tour promises an unforgettable dive into the heart of Osaka. Discover Osaka in all its multifaceted glory on this comprehensive city walk.

    €124 per person
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    Portrait from local Jessica - Story Teller & Wanderer
    Portrait from local Yacine - The Osaka Walking Guy
    Choose your favorite local

    A Magical Evening in Osaka: City Tour

    766 reviews
    2.5 hours | City highlights tours | Osaka

    As the sun sets, Osaka lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Osaka.

    €53.31 per person
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    Portrait from local Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Portrait from local kalid - The Osaka Experience Maestro
    Choose your favorite local

    Osaka in a Day: Private City Tour by Public Transport

    713 reviews
    8 hours | | Osaka

    See Osaka like a local! Hop on trains and stroll lively streets with your private guide to explore Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, and Tsutenkaku — discovering the city’s flavors, history, and humor along the way

    €122 per person
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    Portrait from local Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Portrait from local Fay - Feel Osaka Through a Local’s Eyes
    Choose your favorite local

    Nara Highlights in Half a Day by Train

    677 reviews
    4.5 hours | | Osaka

    Big Buddha, gentle deer, and tranquil temple paths. We zip in by rapid train, thread quiet park routes to Tōdai-ji, greet a bowing deer, and glide past Kōfuku-ji and Kasuga-taisha before you’re back in Osaka with time to spare!

    €78.68 per person
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    Portrait from local Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Portrait from local Fay - Feel Osaka Through a Local’s Eyes
    Choose your favorite local

    Nara & Uji Day Trip from Osaka with a Local

    531 reviews
    9 hours | | Osaka

    Step beyond Osaka for a day of temples, deer, and matcha. Your local host handles the trains and timing—Tōdai-ji & Nara Park in the morning, Uji’s tea lanes & Byōdō-in in the afternoon—plus smart snack stops and crowd-dodging routes. You’ll be back in Osaka by dinner, lighter on logistics, heavier on unforgettable moments (and maybe a pocket of tea).

    €134 per person
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    Portrait from local Sebastian - Your Kyoto & Osaka Local Insider
    Portrait from local Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Choose your favorite local

    Kyoto Highlights by Train: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Gion

    483 reviews
    8 hours | | Osaka

    Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Kyoto? Let a local show you around! On this private day trip, experience Kyoto from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit while in Japan. Bamboo paths, Zen gardens, and vermilion gates—then a graceful finish in Gion’s historic streets. We zip in by JR from Osaka, weave through Tenryū-ji and the Arashiyama grove (Ōkōchi Sansō optional), climb among Fushimi Inari’s torii, and round out the day with a photo-friendly stroll in Gion.

    €121 per person
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    Portrait from local Syed Atif - Classroom Survivor, City Explorer
    Portrait from local Naoki - The Japanese Kansai Local
    Choose your favorite local

    Day Trip to Himeji by Train: Himeji Castle & Local Gems

    445 reviews
    8 hours | | Osaka

    Hop on a train and journey beyond Osaka to explore Japan’s most breathtaking castle! Discover Himeji’s iconic white fortress, stroll its peaceful gardens, taste local flavors, and uncover stories of samurai, serenity, and everyday life in this charming historic town

    €121 per person
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    Portrait from local Hiroki - The Passionate Local Guide
    Portrait from local Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Choose your favorite local

    City Explorer: Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Trip from Osaka by Shinkansen

    397 reviews
    12 hours | | Osaka

    Blink and you’re in Hiroshima. In ~90 minutes you’ll swap Osaka’s buzz for a powerful Peace Park visit, shrine-in-the-sea views on Miyajima, and a sizzling okonomiyaki lunch—back in Osaka by evening, right on time. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Hiroshima and be back in Osaka the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

    €195 per person
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Explore Osaka with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Osaka with locals

  • Fay

    Feel Osaka Through a Local’s Eyes

    70 reviews
    English
  • Maria

    Local Osaka Hidden gems and Food host

    109 reviews
    English
  • Hiromi

    Local Gourmet Assistant

    126 reviews
    English・日本語
  • Jessica

    Story Teller & Wanderer

    49 reviews
    English・Indonesia・日本語
  • kalid

    The Osaka Experience Maestro

    37 reviews
    العربية・English・日本語
  • Sebastian

    Your Kyoto & Osaka Local Insider

    52 reviews
    English・Español
  • Syed Atif

    Classroom Survivor, City Explorer

    3 reviews
    English・हिन्दी
  • Max

    The Osaka Stroll Specialist

    36 reviews
    English・日本語
  • Yacine

    The Osaka Walking Guy

    7 reviews
    English・Español・Français
  • Tom

    Local Osaka Guide

    1 review
    English
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Things to do in Osaka

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Osaka has to offer

  • Withlocals Your Way! - Osaka City Tour
    Naoki - The Japanese Kansai Local
    Syed Atif - Classroom Survivor, City Explorer
    Choose your local

    Withlocals Your Way! - Osaka City Tour

    4.9
    950 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €61.03 per person
  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Osaka
    Sebastian - Your Kyoto & Osaka Local Insider
    Max - The Osaka Stroll Specialist
    Choose your local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Osaka

    4.9
    900 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €52.21 per person
  • Essential Osaka: From Sky Towers to Street Markets to Castles Full Coverage Tour
    Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Yacine - The Osaka Walking Guy
    Choose your local

    Essential Osaka: From Sky Towers to Street Markets to Castles Full Coverage Tour

    4.9
    782 reviews
    5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €124 per person
  • A Magical Evening in Osaka: City Tour
    Jessica - Story Teller & Wanderer
    Yacine - The Osaka Walking Guy
    Choose your local

    A Magical Evening in Osaka: City Tour

    4.9
    766 reviews
    2.5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €53.31 per person
  • Osaka in a Day: Private City Tour by Public Transport
    Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    kalid - The Osaka Experience Maestro
    Choose your local

    Osaka in a Day: Private City Tour by Public Transport

    4.9
    713 reviews
    8 hours •
    from €122 per person
  • Nara Highlights in Half a Day by Train
    Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Fay - Feel Osaka Through a Local’s Eyes
    Choose your local

    Nara Highlights in Half a Day by Train

    4.9
    677 reviews
    4.5 hours •
    from €78.68 per person
  • Nara & Uji Day Trip from Osaka with a Local
    Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Fay - Feel Osaka Through a Local’s Eyes
    Choose your local

    Nara & Uji Day Trip from Osaka with a Local

    4.9
    531 reviews
    9 hours •
    from €134 per person
  • Kyoto Highlights by Train: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Gion
    Sebastian - Your Kyoto & Osaka Local Insider
    Pere Ignasi - The Foodie Captain
    Choose your local

    Kyoto Highlights by Train: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Gion

    4.9
    483 reviews
    8 hours •
    from €121 per person
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  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



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  • Withlocals Your Way! - Osaka City Tour

    4.9
    · 950 reviews
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    Naoki - The Japanese Kansai Local
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    Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

    • 5.0

      Best Rainy Day in OSAKA!

      "Kalid is a super star! It absolutely down poured the day we connected for our tour, but the smiles, laughter and good times never stopped. It is clear Kalid knows Osaka and took guided me all around the town, keeping us under cover as much as possible while we figured out our next move. So kind, generous and easy to be with. I'd tour with him again in a heart beat. I think one of the most valuable things spending time with him gave me was navigating the train system. The tips he showed me has made moving about the city SO MUCH EASIER! The best! "

      local kalid
      guest Jim
      JimAbout local kalidOsaka, September 10, 2026
    • 5.0

      Rain or Shine

      "Rained almost the entire time of our 5 hour tour, and it was still great. Fay was so helpful and knew everything! She went at our pace and we did stuff that we wanted (mostly her ideas though). Only spent 1 full day in Osaka and felt like we saw and ate a lot of it thanks to her!"

      local Fay
      guest Craig
      CraigAbout local FayOsaka, September 3, 2026
    • 5.0

      Lovely Tour of Osaka

      "This is the first time we booked a guide through WithLocals, and it was a fantastic decision! Max provided an excellent, engaging tour of some of the key areas of Osaka. He was funny, kind, and great company. We would highly recommend him as a tour guide in Osaka for anyone visiting!"

      local Max
      guest Tamara
      TamaraAbout local MaxOsaka, August 30, 2026
    • 5.0

      Kalid was a great guide

      "We had a great afternoon - kalid was on time and knowledge - we everything on the list - he was a great ambassador for the city "

      local kalid
      guest John
      JohnAbout local kalidOsaka, August 25, 2026
    • 5.0

      Such a help in Osaka!

      "We were so worried that we were going to be late with a rain delay and miss our trip in Osaka. When we arrived late and in the rain, Jessica was there and ready to take us on an foodies tour and to a scenic spot afterwards. It was a great pivot for what had been a rather miserable day. Thank you so much! "

      local Jessica
      guest Jeremy
      JeremyAbout local JessicaOsaka, July 10, 2026
    • 5.0

      Lovely Family Tour in Osaka

      "We spent 3~4 hours with Maria today. She took us on the train and subway, to Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka Castle, and showed us many other shops and food places on the way, dropping us off at a lovely Ramen place for lunch (Kamukura). Maria is absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable, and she was very interactive and playful with our 3 children (14,13 & 8). Would highly recommend Maria as a guide!"

      local Maria
      guest Inga
      IngaAbout local MariaOsaka, July 1, 2026
    • 5.0

      Brilliant

      "David is extraordinary-knowledgeable, fun and a delight. "

      local David
      guest Michelle
      Michelle About local DavidOsaka, June 24, 2026
    • 5.0

      Fay is wonderful

      "We booked Fay for two consecutive days while docked in Osaka for a cruise. She could not have been more helpful, getting us situated with local transit and meeting us at our port. She has a happy, friendly, energetic personality that immediately put us at ease, and her English is excellent. The pacing of her tours never felt rushed, but we saw SO MANY THINGS in our days with her. I cannot recommend her enough. ❤️"

      local Fay
      guest Andrew
      AndrewAbout local FayOsaka, June 22, 2026
    • 5.0

      Fay is wonderful

      "We booked Fay for two consecutive days while in Osaka as part of a cruise. She went above and beyond for us, meeting us at the port and guiding us through adding Japanese transit cards to our phones, on top of being a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The pacing of our days never felt rushed, but we saw the same things as some of the official cruise tours, in half the time and for half the price, while also getting a personalized experience and a private guide for the 4 of us rather than being stuck on a full day bus with a hundred other people. Our only regret is that we can’t take Fay with us for the other stops on our cruise. ❤️"

      local Fay
      guest Andrew
      AndrewAbout local FayOsaka, June 22, 2026
    • 5.0

      Review about Maria

      "Maria was an exceptional guide! She showed us Osaka in a very memorable way. She was very accommodating as I was travelling with my elderly mother & would take us via the elevators and ramps & also showed us Vegan/Vegetarian restaurants in Dotonbori Street, which my mother could enjoy. We took many brilliant pictures which will remain forever in our memory. Thank you, Maria :)"

      local Maria
      guest Sunny
      SunnyAbout local MariaOsaka, June 15, 2026