Osaka Private Tours and Osaka Small Group Tours

Osaka Tours and Experiences Hosted by Local Experts

Osaka is much more than the capital of the Kansai region—it's a lively, colorful and nocturnal haven filled with some of the best cuisines in the whole of the country.
Serving as an economic hub since its days as a 4th-century port, Osaka is steeped in tradition and history. The city's intriguing past is best explored through its temples, shrines, and the famous Osaka Castle. More recently, Osaka has emerged as a lively cultural metropolis, known for its bright lights, bustling markets, and perhaps the most famous gastronomy in all of Japan. This is where you will find some of the best street food in Japan, from takoyaki (balls of battered octopus) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) being local specialties. Explore Osaka yourself with Context's private guided tours.

Osaka Private Tours and Osaka Small Group Tours

While our private guided tours in Osaka range from history to cuisine, they remain consistent in our commitment to quality. When you book an Osaka tour, you will visit Osaka Castle with a religious expert on our Introduction tour. If you're eager to taste local delicacies, you'll visit Kuromon Market with a local culinary expert on our Osaka Food Tour. However you approach it, our private tours in Osaka offer a substantial dive into the Kansai region and this spectacular city, often nicknamed 'the Nation's Kitchen'.
What Context Osaka Travelers Say
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Our tour with Lillian was fun. We climbed up a castle and saw fields of plum blossoms (gorgeous), while learning about Japanese culture and the city along the way. At our request, we were directed to a few other important Osaka institutions, like the famous Don Quixote and ramen shops. We really enjoyed our time with Lillian.
Yoko was wonderful. She provided us with a safe environment to try the puffer fish, which was a real treat. She also shared with us her culinary knowledge, which was extensive. She tailored the tour towards our interests and requests and added in special stops she thought we may enjoy, including meeting a famous calligrapher who made something special for our children. Yoko (as we learned from other guides as well) is an authority of cooking, having her own cook book that has been translated into different languages. We enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her as a guide for others.
He guided us through both the castle and the relevant history with just enough detail before introducing some of the more notable current cultural icons. We had a great time.