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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.

Destination

Osaka, Japan

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 日本語, Français, Indonesian, עברית

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack & Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Lawson store, next to the main entrance - Osaka to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Illuminated Highlights

   With daylight coming to an end, Osaka lights by the sunset and street lights. With a spotlight on its main highlights, check out how different Shitennoji Temple, Tsutenkaku Tower and more look from day to night offering another perspective of Osaka

4. Take it Easy

   As the sun sets, the tourist crowds take a break, and the city goes back to its local filled atmosphere. Take in the local hustle and bustle as you move from stop to stop in a relaxed manner - in the evening, Osaka it’s for you, and the locals

5. The Grand Finale

   For a night to remember, your local host has left a great stop ‘til last. Whether it is a panoramic view of Osaka with a sunset in the background or a stop at a lively local hotspot for a undefined, your tour will end on a high note!

6. Where the Locals Go

   Keep your night going after saying goodbye to your host - there’s plenty of fun things to do in Osaka at night! Your local host will share with you up to date recommendations of where to go, what to do, and where to grab a bite after hours

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Nisa🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Naoki)

5 June 2025

The best guide I could wish for! Naoki-san is a true local with so much knowledge about traditions and culture, and besides he is such a kind and welcoming person :)

Victoria

(About local Naoki)

7 March 2025

We had a great time with Naoki. He was so knowledgeable and his information and passion was clear from the get-go! We enjoyed some wonderful kushikatsu at the beginning of our tour and then made our way through Namba to Dotonbori. We were shown both a Shinto and Buddhist shrine and educated about the difference between the two. Naoki accompanied us on the subway back towards our hotel and even helped us find a restaurant for dinner after. Cannot recommend him highly enough! Great, informative evening!

Sereni

(About local Jessica)

6 March 2025

It was the arrival day of our trip to Japan & the Osaka evening walking tour with Jessica was a great start! She shared with us some useful tips & insights about Japanese manners, typical foods of Osaka and restaurant suggestions. Jessica spoke perfect English and she was quick to respond to change of the meeting time. Informative & kind

Gerard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

13 January 2025

Max was just what we needed. We had already been exploring the area we chose for two days and Max was still able to bring us to spots we haven seen or heard of. He really worked with us to make it a great experience.

Natan

(About local Naoki)

1 January 2025

What a pleasure it was to tour various Osaka neighborhoods and sample local specialties with an interesting, kind and engaging Osaka native. Naoki steered us through the market where we tried fugu, and to simple and authentic local restaurants specializing in cabbage pancakes, octopus fritters and kashi-katsu (panko-breaded skewers). It was all delicious. He shared his knowledge and personal experience of Buddhist and Shinto beliefs and practices, and of what makes Osaka special and how it got this way. He ably accommodated our shopping requests on the fly, too. What made Naoki a truly outstanding guide was not just his expertise and comfortable communication skills, but his ability to exude compassion and patience in all interactions, quickly making everyone at ease with him. Naoki’s enthusiasm for Osaka was infectious, and as a result our day was filled with delicious food, laughter, and spectacular views. Our whole family (two high-schoolers and two college students) enjoyed our time with him very much and would strongly recommend him to other families.

Marco🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Jessica)

22 December 2024

We had a very nice time with Jessica. Thanks to her we experienced quite a few delicious local specialities and had a wonderful view of the city from the second tallest observatory deck in Japan. She is so kind and friendly! Magic evening in Osaka

Shareen🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands

(About local Hiromi)

1 December 2024

Hiromi was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly and energetic and knowledgeable. She was incredibly flexible with our changes to the tour and was quick to offer many options that might appeal to us. When we deviated from what we had discussed prior to meeting, she rolled with the punches perfectly and made every bit of the tour excellent and memorable. Even when asked to do something completely different she was immediately on board and did not hesitate to continue giving excellent information about every nuance and historical detail about where we were and what we were seeing. She was completely unfazed that it was raining and continued giving her all despite the weather. I cannot recommend her highly enough! If you have a chance to take a tour with Hiromi, you absolutely must! She is a treasure! I hope that we can come back and have another tour with her! Absolutely Terrific Tour!

Briana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

9 August 2024

We had a great tour with Hiro. She was friendly, knowledgeable and showed us some local areas and spots we wouldn't have stumbled upon otherwise. We learned a lot and had fun! Highly recommend. Great tour with local spots

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

15 July 2024

Naoki was such an amazing guide! He met us with a huge smile and showed us the exciting food stalls of Shisekai and Dotonbori. Naoki was very considerate of my hubby's slower pace and told us interesting facts and stories about each area. Naoki took us to a quiet acne serene temple in the middle of Dotonbori. He also offered to take many photos of us, which was a bonus, since we don't have many photos of the both of us. We had takoyaki, okonomiyaki and a refreshing drink at a delicious food establishment at the end of the tour. Naoki even took us to Osaka station and ensured we knew how to get back to our hotel in Kobe before parting ways. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Naoki and will refer him to our friends and family, and will request him on our next visit to Japan. Awesome tour with Naoki : )

mduckett394🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Naoki)

15 June 2024

My friend and I had a wonderful evening tour of Osaka with Naoki. He is a great tour guide, imparting excellent local knowledge. We saw some amazing sights in Osaka on our tour and would highly recommend Naoki.Wonderful tour with Naoki

Robin🇫🇷 France

(About local Naoki)

24 March 2024

Naoki came to our hotel so we didn’t have to figure out how to get to him. The royal treatment from the start! He was so friendly and really knowledgeable about his city. We loved getting to know Osaka with him and learning the traditions for entering the various shrines. This was actually super useful for our remaining days in the area when we visited other shrines and temples. At the end he got us a reservation at a great restaurant for okonomiyaki. It was delicious! Thanks for everything Naoki! Fantastic host!

Jennifer🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Naoki)

15 March 2024

Naoki was one of our favourite guides through out our whole Japan trip. He was passionate and personable with great knoeledge of Osaka. The tour was fun and informative. We only had a small amount of time in Osaka and this tour was the perfect taster for the city. The tour has made us want to come back and spend more time in Osaka.A great guide and a great tour

Ben🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Naoki)

1 February 2024

Spending the evening with Naoki was very nice. We were able to ask many questions about Osaka and the japanese culture. He also gave us many recommendations for the following days ☺️Very nice evening with Naoki

Penny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

27 January 2024

Naoki was a wonderful guide! He took us to some out of the way places and gave us a few history lessons. He also introduced us to a couple of yummy snacks. Naoki was fun, personable and a genuine great guy. We enjoyed our time with him very much.Great tour with Naoki!

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

17 November 2023

Naoki was very welcoming, willing to meet at my hotel since I knew nothing about Osaka. The delight he feels with his city was easily shared with me and we both had an enlightening evening discussing what it means to be a Japanese from Osaka. This gave me insight into this complicated country and people I've chosen to visit.PLWASED

Marta🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Naoki)

16 August 2023

Naoki was a very engaging guide who took us on a lovely nighttime tour of Osaka. He patiently answered all our questions and took us to a couple of great local restaurants to sample the city’s special cuisine. Highly recommended!Very pleasant nighttime walk around Osaka

Yehudit🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Naoki)

3 August 2023

Naoki listened to what interested us and customised the tour accordingly. He was very attentive friendly and courteous. He told us about Osaka, it’s history and customs and shared with us the culture of Japanese people and especially Osakens. As we love local food, he took us to two of his local haunts. This was one of the best tours we had.Great Guide and Tour

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

5 June 2025

We had an incredible private food tour in Osaka with Hiromi, a fantastic guide local to the city. She messaged us in advance to personalize the experience around the street foods we wanted to try, and every stop was both delicious and thoughtfully chosen. Hiromi shared fascinating cultural and historical insights along the way and knew exactly how to avoid tourist traps. When one vendor had a long line, she quickly pivoted to another great spot—she really knows her stuff! With 10 food items included, you’ll want to come hungry. This tour gave us an authentic taste of Osaka we wouldn’t have found on our own. Highly recommend!Tasting Osaka's street food like a local

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hiromi)

3 June 2025

I spent a great time with Hiromi strolling around Osaka tasting many different thingsVery entertaining food tasting

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

3 June 2025

Maria was great. Super personable. Great English. Had a lot of information and was able to adjust pace for our group.

Donatas🇱🇹 Lithuania

(About local Naoki)

2 June 2025

We have tested 5 guides in Japan an I can say Naoki was the best in terms of how good his english, knowledge about jaban and how easy it was to communicate with him. Alao very helpful - helped us on our journey to find lost phone :) Thank you fluent english and friendly

Dirk🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Sebastian)

2 June 2025

Great expierience ! Great insides to Japan from an outsider. D'ont hesitate : book

Dave🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Hiromi)

1 June 2025

Our group of five really enjoyed our time with Hiromi. From start to finish she took great care of us. We learned a lot about the history of each food item that we tried and honestly, the places we visited were all local places that we would never have found if left on our own. The pacing was perfect and the time passed too quickly. At the end of the tour we were all so full and happy. We highly recommend the food tour with Hiromi!A tour definitely worth taking

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ricky)

1 June 2025

We had a great time last on the tasting tour of Osaka with Ricky. He was happy to talk about the city and our shared love of trying new foods. Many of the selections we wouldn't have picked out of the huge selection of food in the area and we are so glad he was there to help. We appreciated bringing g us to authentic local shops and sharing the history of the foods. If you are in Osaka we strongly recommend you give this tour and Ricky a try. He also recommended restaurants at our next stop in Kyoto! THANKS RICKY!Ricky Rocks

Kay🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Allysa)

1 June 2025

We were totally disappointed with the quality and food offered on 10 tastings of Osaka. We were hoping to gain an insight into Osaka cuisine instead we went to two tourist traps heaving with foreigners. The cost of the tour was expensive and the quality of the offerings did not match our expectations having read the website description. We were underwhelmed and felt we had been ripped off by with locals. Save your money and go with another company. Total Ripoff - dissatisfied

Michelle

(About local Maria)

31 May 2025

We had a lovely day with Maria, showing us around Osaka. And besides her great guiding and storytelling about the sights, I will highlight three things: First of all, she was very thoughtful, and she was engaging actively with our 3 kids throughout the tour. This made it a great experience for us all. Second of all, she was very agile and was happy to adjust the plan, depending on the change of mood - especially with the kids, she easily adjusted our plan, as our kids needed some free time to play at a local playground after we saw a beautiful shrine, and at Osaka Castle she guided us to a small shop where our boys could throw ninja stars, which was a big hit. Thats is why, lastly, I will highlight that Maria is a extremely family friendly guide. Only good things to say about Maria! She gave us a memorable day in Osaka! Very family friendly guide

Gail🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Naoki)

30 May 2025

We would recommend a tour with Naoki to anyone visiting Osaka, not just for the excellent food but for the insight into Japan, its culture, history and traditions. We learnt so much, and enjoyed trying all the dishes in authentic restaurants….. the best gyoza we had in Japan. To Naoki…. “ We enjoyed our conversation”, it was a wonderful evening, a pleasure to meet you and thank you again. Excellent tour with the best guide

Meghan

(About local Maria)

29 May 2025

Veronique

(About local Jessica)

29 May 2025

Our tour with Jessica was wonderful. She was cheerful and enthusiastic. The tour was comprised of 3 different restaurants, all very different from one another allowing us to taste very diverse Japanese delicacies. Furthermore, Jessica was an excellent guide through the streets of Osaka, showing us all the highlights. We would highly recommend her to discover the city.Tasting tour in Osaka

Priya

(About local Allysa)

29 May 2025

Allysa was a wonderful guide who knew such in depth history and provided much knowledge to us as we walked through Osaka. She took us to delicious food spots and was very kind and attentive to our needs. I would highly recommend booking with her! You won’t regret it. A wonderful tour with a wonderful guide!

Irina

(About local Naoki)

27 May 2025

We had the most wonderful tour with Naoki. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Osaka food scene, the city, its culture and history. The food was delicious and was accompanied by Naoki's stories about Osaka, its culinary history, and very helpful tips that made our stay so much more enjoyable. Naoki's English is impeccable. We highly recommend this tour. In fact, we cannot wait to be back in Osaka and meet with Naoki again. Amazing Tour

Donald🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

26 May 2025

Maria was very knowledgeable and provided a great experience in Osaka. We modified our tour as we went to make sure we saw all the sites. She even helped us purchase train tickets.Great visit to Osaka

Puja🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

26 May 2025

Max was super engaging through out the tour. We were not bored for a second. Got to learn about the Osaka castle and Osakas rich history. He customized the tour so it covered the areas we were interested in. He was super easy to talk to and answered all our questions. He gave us a lot of a lot places to explore and eat in our free time which was great.

Barb and Marc🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Maria)

24 May 2025

Maria was so friendly and knowledgeable when it came to the food and cuisine culture of Osaka. She pointed out differences to other cities we visited and called out things we may be interested in trying. We walked around parts of the city that I don't think we'd have explored on our own so having. A guide to help up navigate (the city and the language) was very nice! We would have liked a bit more detailed history of Osaka as I called that out ahead of the tour and also asked on the tour but just got a high level description of Japan history that we were already familiar with. Maria did have a lot of fun and interesting facts about the markets and stalls we explored along the way! This was the highest price tour we did on our trip as we figured a private guide would be the best way to really eat like a local and from that perspective it was worth it.Ate so many tasty things!

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiromi)

23 May 2025

Hiromi provided an outstanding private food tour in Osaka. She was excellent at communicating ahead of the tour. She expertly accommodated our challenging dietary preferences while delivering an authentic taste of the city's incredible food scene. What made this tour special was her deep knowledge of Osaka's history and culture, which she shared throughout our evening, making each stop more meaningful. Hiromi's warmth and genuine passion for sharing her city made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. I would highly recommend Hiromi to anyone looking for an authentic, personalized introduction to Osaka's food culture. Thank you, Hiromi, for such a wonderful evening!Excellent Private Food Tour!

Unknown

(About local Max)

22 May 2025

He was friendly,ready to change the tour and showing us what we wanted to see. I will give him the highest rating I can give .Max was a fantastic guide

Martin🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Hiromi)

22 May 2025

Hiromi was a wonderful guide for the 10 tastings of Osaka we booked. She took us to eateries we wouldn't have found on our own which served wonderful food. We ate the best Sashimi of our time in Japan, drank Hiromi's favorite sparkling Sake and had the last stuffed buns (I forgot the name) of the day. She told us about the food, her life and Osaka in general. It was overall a very nice experience, and we where stuffed at the end of the night. Hiromi listend to our preferences and ended the tour with recommendations for drinks. A recommendation for sure. Thanks Hiromi 🙏Great taste in Osaka

Anne

(About local Hiromi)

22 May 2025

We had the pleasure of joining a food tour with Hiromi, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. She took us to a variety of local spots, some of which we would have never discovered on our own. A few places looked a little unconventional at first, but turned out to serve the best food we had during our stay—especially the sashimi, which was hands down the best of our entire trip! Hiromi is incredibly knowledgeable about local cuisine and shares great stories and cultural context along the way, which made the experience so much more than just eating. You can really tell she has a passion for food and for connecting people with authentic, local flavors. If you're looking to experience real local food beyond the typical tourist spots, we really recommend Hiromi!Amazing local food tour

Jake🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

22 May 2025

We went on a tour of Osaka castle with Maria, and she was very knowledgeable. She was able to point out and explain interesting things we would have never noticed, and was able to answer all of our questions. She also knew the best spots to take pictures and avoid crowds. She was also very friendly and generous with her time. She asked us what we have seen so far in Osaka, recommended a place to visit that we haven’t been yet, and even went out of her way to guide us there. Wonderful guide, would recommend.Knowledgeable and Friendly

Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ricky)

18 May 2025

Ricky was good at assessing our teams objectives. He is knowledgeable and fun.

Alexander

(About local Allysa)

18 May 2025

We had a great first day in Osaka with Allysa learning about Osaka and the why it is called the Kitchen of Japan. She not only brought us to some great bites but gave us some great insights into the culture and what it is like to live in Japan. Couldn't have asked for a better start to our trip even if it was raining.Not just about the food

Unknown

(About local Jessica)

18 May 2025

Jessica was good company, excellent English. She took us to a variety of restaurants and cafes in different locations and we enjoyed all the local foods. Jessica also gave us useful background and tips to get the most out of our time in Osaka.Okonomyakitastic

Unknown

(About local Naoki)

14 May 2025

Naoki was a wonderful guide. Excellent English and very knowledgeable. Set a walking pace that all could handle. Took us to a wonderful local restaurant as well. Walked over 6 miles.Ambitious walking tour of Osaka

Alexandra

(About local Allysa)

14 May 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with Alyssa! She was very friendly and accommodating. We particularly enjoyed learning about some of the local sites and history as she took us in between the tasting! All the food was great. Highly recommend!Fun and Delicious tour!

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

14 May 2025

Naoki led us on a wonderful walking tour thru Osaka. So much better than the big bus ship tours. We learned about the history of the Shoguns, saw castles, temples, walked the market and the knife/kitchen store market area. Also saw Running Man and the busy anime streets. He took us to a local restaurant and advised dishes to try. Same with the market strolls. He successfully helped us shop for 2 things we needed - cough drops and a lap top sleeve. Naolki handled all the subway tickets. He was very kind and open to adjusting to what we wanted to do. Be advised it is a walking tour and there is a lot of walking involved although there is always the option taxi. Great way to experiemce Osaka

Ken

(About local Maria)

12 May 2025

Maria was a great guide to Osaka and we enjoyed the food and history tour of Osaka with her. We tried food and locations we were unlikely to goto ourselves. I highly recommend it, especially if you only have one day in Osaka like we did. Great food and great tour with Maria

Rob🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Max)

12 May 2025

Max guided us on our first day in Japan/Osaka. He was very helpful. He speakes English fluently. Communication was perfect. He accomodated all our wishes easily. Kind regards, Rob and MirandaVery helpful guide

Stefanie🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Naoki)

7 May 2025

Naoki is an outstanding guide and is incredibly friendly and full of knowledge about the city, the country, history and much more. You can feel that he loves his job and you always get useful little bits of information in passing. He speaks perfect and clear English, which makes listening and communicating super easy. Thank you very much, Naoki, for the great time with you!Outstanding

Aaron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jessica)

5 May 2025

Jessica was a wonderful guide; we experienced amazing food and enjoyed her taking us throughout the city including a subway ride to a hidden gem of a restaurant. We loved our day with Jessica. Yum!

Anila

(About local Maria)

2 May 2025

Maria was nice enough & friendly but I felt she struggled with finding vegetarian friendly restaurants though one family run establishment she took us to, managed to understand that I don’t eat meat or fish products after I explained to the chef myself. Luckily he served up two nice dishes. Traveled on the train to a fast food sushi chain restaurant after but I can’t say we had much luck there either. We decided to give up and go back to our hotel & because travel was included in the deal Maria, paid for the taxi there. Was hoping the experience would be more personalised especially as had mentioned that I was vegetarian when I booked the tour. Overall disappointing & very expensive for what it was.Food tour not worth the money