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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Osaka: Sumo Experience & Audience Challenge

Experience the power and tradition of sumo wrestling in Osaka. Watch a live show with retired wrestlers, learn about the sport's history, and even step into the ring yourself.

4.71 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Osaka 2 Hours Walking Tour with Dotonbori Cruise

Enjoy a Dotonbori River Cruise, discover local street food, and learn about Osaka’s history as you explore the lively and energetic atmosphere of the city’s most iconic area.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2278 reviews

Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl

Top rated local foodie bar hopping tour in Japan! #1 food tour in Osaka on Airbnb 2023/2024/2025.Dive into deep local spot! Let's get away from TOURIST TRAPS Dotonbori Namba Shinsekai area!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 679 reviews

Experience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!

This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1192 reviews

Wagyu Steak & Sashimi with Japanese Sake Pairing

Enjoy an unique Teppanyaki dining experience with fresh sashimi, wagyu beef, and sake pairing in Osaka. The owner chef presents authentic and refined cuisine. Let's deepen our knowledge of sake!!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 906 reviews

Hidden Osaka Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure

The only in-depth tour of the Hidden Red Light District of Osaka with authorized tour guides, as well as retro theme parks of Shinsekai, followed with a local dish (skewers!) ※Small Groups of 8 People

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews

Osaka mountain hike and trout fishing

We climb a popular mountain in Osaka You won't follow the typical routes. I guide you through an adventurous course known only to locals. We also go fishing for rainbow trout and enjoy them for lunch

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 709 reviews

Taste 15 Osaka dishes & 3 drinks with expert local

Explore five unique, local spots for a taste of 15 tantalizing, authentic Osakan dishes & 3 drinks.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Handcraft Your Own Japanese Chopsticks in Osaka

Traditional Chopstick Making with a Local Artisan in Osaka. Guided by an English-speaking instructor, carve and finish your own unique set. A perfect, practical souvenir and cultural experience!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

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Osaka Tenma Deep Local Tour – Enjoy Real Osaka

Let’s enjoy deep Osaka in Tenma! We explore Tenmangu Shrine, alleys, bars, and local spots. If no English guide is available, or if you join solo, the tour will be in Japanese with simple support.

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Make Your Own Vintage Japanese Coin Ring in Osaka

Take home a unique piece of Japanese history you made yourself.

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Near Osaka: Kitchen Deity Temple & Snack Hopping

​Discover Kiyoshikojin near Osaka! Explore an 1,100-year-old temple, experience unique prayer rituals, and enjoy snack hopping with local sweets & light meals along a charming retro approach.

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Osaka Castle: Samurai Stories & Hidden Secrets

A 90-minute guided walk through Osaka Castle. From Otemon Gate, see the moats, stone walls, and Sakuramon Gate, then enter the Main Tower to learn about Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Siege of Osaka.

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Fushimi Inari Sacred Hike: Summit & 10,000 Torii

Go beyond the famous Senbon Torii into Mt. Inari's sacred trails. From JR Inari Station, pass thousands of vermilion gates and hidden shrines, then climb to the 233m summit with a local guide.

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Trek to Minoh Falls and Katsuo-ji

Follow a local culture guide along the forest trail, pause at the waterfall for photos, then visit Katsuo-ji Temple and learn about daruma customs.

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Make Ramen & Gyoza with All-You-Can-Drink Sake

You'll learn how to make ramen and gyoza—while enjoying unlimited Japanese sake in a relaxed local atmosphere. The experience takes place in a traditional izakaya where smoking is permitted.

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Japanese Tree Skin Lamp, matcha and sweets

Craft a unique lamp using natural Japanese tree bark, then relax with freshly whisked matcha and traditional sweets. Take home your glowing creation! Beginner-friendly and authentic.

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Handmade shiratama paired with five types of sake selected by a pastry chef and sommelier, plus desserts

You will experience making shiratama dango and enjoy a sake pairing with sweets made from Japanese ingredients.

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Explore Umeda like a local, with snacks—stay cool

Locals choose Umeda. Let's wander through the labyrinthine city, discover hidden gems, and enjoy three different snacks. You can learn about history and get ideas for places to shop. It's perfect for those who want to experience Osaka in more depth, not just Namba.

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