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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviewsOsaka: 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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2278 reviewsOff 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!
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsHandcraft 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!
4.72 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviewsOsaka 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.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 675 reviewsExperience 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, 1191 reviewsWagyu 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, 904 reviewsHidden 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
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 707 reviewsTaste 15 Osaka dishes & 3 drinks with expert local
Explore five unique, local spots for a taste of 15 tantalizing, authentic Osakan dishes & 3 drinks.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 504 reviewsUdon making class in Osaka
Make authentic udon —yes, you’ll even dance on the dough! Enjoy your fresh creation, and share laughs and stories with Japanese instructor and travelers. A fun, tasty memory you’ll never forget!
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsTraditional mochi pounding and tasting in Dotonbori, Osaka
Authentic traditional mochi pounding experience in Dotonbori, Osaka! You can taste the mochi made with a mortar and pestle on the spot.
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New place to stayGion Night Walk: Understanding Geisha Culture
Meet at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni for a 90-minute Gion night walk. A local guide explains geisha culture, history, and architecture in quiet streets. Includes temple admission fees.
New place to stayKyoto National Treasure Temple & Japanese Archery
Visit Daihoonji Temple’s main hall, a National Treasure, and treasure hall with a guide, then enjoy beginner-friendly kyudo (Japanese archery) with a master-level instructor.
New place to stayMake Your Own Vintage Japanese Coin Ring in Osaka
Take home a unique piece of Japanese history you made yourself.
New place to stayNear 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.
New place to stayKinkakuji: Behind the Gold - A Kyoto Walk
Behind Kinkakuji's golden pavilion lies a 600-year story: a shogun's dream, a 1950 arson, and Zen across three floors. See it in 90 minutes with a Kyoto local guide. Entry ticket included.
New place to stayOsaka 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.
New place to stayNijo Castle: Where the Samurai Era Ended
Stand where 260 years of samurai rule ended: in 1867 the last shogun returned power to the emperor at Nijo Castle. Walk the singing Nightingale Floors and koi-filled moats. Admission included.
New place to stayFushimi 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.
New place to stayArashiyama Wonders
Discover Arashiyama from Tenryu-ji Temple, Bamboo Grove, Okochi Sanso Garden, Arashiyama Park, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and finish at Kimono Forest.
New place to stayDiscover Hidden Kyoto: Food & Matcha Tour
Walk a hidden Kyoto street with a friendly local guide, meet family-run shopkeepers, feast on pickles, yuba, and saikyo-zuke at a miso shop, then craft matcha at a beloved Kyoto sweet and fruit.
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