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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, Español, 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

   View on Maps

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

Sergiu🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hiroki)

27 July 2025

I had an incredible time exploring Osaka with Hiroki! His knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems made the tour truly unforgettable. Hiroki was friendly, engaging, and tailored the experience to our interests, ensuring we saw the best of Osaka. From the vibrant Dotonbori to serene temples, every moment was well-planned and enjoyable. I highly recommend booking with Hiroki for an authentic and memorable Osaka adventure! Thank you for an amazing experience!Thank you for an amazing experience!

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

Steven🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

29 July 2025

First day in Osaka and hoping to get a quick overview of city as only had a couple of days. Naoki was truly enjoyable to be around and learn more about him and this wonderful city. We ended the day with local favorite foods at a place he and his friends hung out at when younger and the food was great. Highly recommend.Wonderful day around Osaka

z5wn9w6gkh

(About local Hiroki)

27 July 2025

Today we had our food tour and had an absolutely fantastic time! From start to finish, the experience was well-organized, fun, and—most importantly—delicious. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. He worked to find options that worked well for all of us. We had chatted in advance and confirmed our needs. Each stop on the tour offered something unique, from hidden gems to popular favorites. We sampled everything from seafood to matcha ice-cream for dessert.Delicious and Memorable Food Tour

Pernille🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Hiromi)

25 July 2025

We had a great food Tour with Hiromi in Osaka😊 She showed us fine local foods and drinks. Since she is borned and raised in Osaka, she told us many interesting facts😊Great evening with Hiromi in Osaka

Zac🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

23 July 2025

Sebastian sabe mucha historia local y todos los detalles del castillo. Además él supo conectar con la gente del grupo menos inspirado por la historia, contando temas japoneses interesantes para ellos para que todos se lo pasaran muy bien. Sebastian fue fantástico!

Luca🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Maria)

22 July 2025

I have been using Maria services to guide my girlfriend in Osaka while I was busy for business. My gf was absolutely enthusiastic about her as she was very helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Strongly recommend her.Geeat experience

Vladmir

(About local Hiroki)

20 July 2025

Thank you Hiroki for amazing experience. We were looking for guided culinary tour as a family (2 adults and 3 teenagers). We started through busy Namba area, and Hiroki took us to very special and diverse restaurants, each very different from another with special atmosphere and delicious food. Calmly navigating through the crowded streets, Hiroki made us feel cozy and comfortable. We also had a lot of question about the culture and Hiroki was eager to share his insight, which made our experience even more meaningful. Thank you again. Amazing culinary experience in Osaka

Katja🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Hiroki)

20 July 2025

We loved the foodtour with Hiroki. He was very kind and let us try many different kind of foods. From trendy to traditional. We loved to make our own okonomiyaki. He also gave us some tips for the rest of our trip. Thank you so much, Hiroki. Fantastic foodtour

Kristian🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Hiroki)

19 July 2025

Nice easy going guidance by Hiroki taking us to places we wouldnt go / find ourselves. Easy to talk to and nice likable personality. We had a great time. Great local knowledge and special places

Jeppe🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Max)

8 July 2025

We had a super great tour of Osaka with Max. The whole family, both the adults and the two teenage boys, where very happy with the experience. Max' personality fit out family, and he was very good with the boys, and engaging them with the tour. We can greatly recommend a tour with Max!Great tour of Osaka with Max

Laura

(About local Maria)

5 July 2025

Maria’s food tour was the perfect way to spend our first night in Osaka. Our family of 5 loved her sense of humor and local knowledge. She tailored our experience for what our interests were. Perfect evening with Maria

Nell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

4 July 2025

Naoki was outgoing, engaging, spoke excellent English and has great information about Japanese foods and life in Osaka. I highly recommend him. He took very good care of us. Fantastic guide

Danupa🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Allysa)

3 July 2025

Allysa is such a wonderful lady. She’s very polite and helpful. She talking care of the client very well. You will feel like you travel with yoir friend that taking really good care of you. Thank you for the great service! Friendly and helpful service.

Anthony🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiromi)

1 July 2025

A fantastic private food and drink tasting tour with Hiromi. She was very informative and the tour was fun and tailored to us as a group based on our initial hat and discussions throughout the tour. A great way to spend an evening.Delicious Delights of Osaka

KAREN🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Hiromi)

30 June 2025

Hiromi took us to places visited by locals that we will probably have never notice or have known of. The food was absolutely delicious and she was very relatable. She also made suggestions for future visits to Osaka. Love Hiromi!Love Hiromi, the food and the experience

Brandon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

25 June 2025

Naoki is an amazing tour guide for Osaka. It started even before the trip where we wanted to know more about the family. Naoki has grown up in Osaka and showed us an amazing time. Not only did he explain the history of each stop, but also talked about some his past experiences. Each restaurant we stopped at was amazing. From Takoyaki to Gyoza and more, each one was delicious. What my family found most impressive was his attentiveness. It happened to be hot and Naoki catered the tour to make sure we didn't get too hot. Even though it was a a tasting tour, my family really loved how he shared Shinto and Buddhism beliefs in Japan. I highly recommend Naoki for an amazing experience in Osaka. Tastings of Osaka for Family from US

Sienna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

21 June 2025

Walking the city of Osaka with Hiromi was one of the highlights of our trip. She took us to many eateries we would not have found on our own and we tasted so many of Osakas famous dishes. However, my favorite part of the tour was getting a chance to spend relaxed time chatting with a local and comparing notes about our respective cultures. Hiromi was a great guide and a great hang! Highly recommend! Delicious and Informative

jan.hunek🇨🇾 Cyprus

(About local Jessica)

17 June 2025

Jessica is wonderful guide, and I had a great tour with her. Great time in Osaka

Teresa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Allysa)

17 June 2025

We had a really nice time on our tour. We were able to try some local food vendors that we would not have had the courage to do on our own! It was fun and informative.

Christina

(About local Ricky)

16 June 2025

We had a great time out with Ricky. He was able to explain some of the mysteries of what we had seen on our own in Japan. He very knowledgeable about the area we were touring as well as other cities we had visited. I admired the care he showed for locally owned businesses. One of the things I love about guided tours is the deeper level of understanding what is around me. He did a great job taking us below the surface level of things. Friendly, fun and knowledgeable

Mitch and Melissa, Ryan and Paige🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Jessica)

9 June 2025

I would say that this kind of tour’s success is really based on the person you choose to lead this tour as restaurant selection is really based on the personal opinion of your guide. Jessica was friendly but not originally from Japan. She took us to many local restaurants but the food was just ok. Where she came in handy was for general communication with the restaurant staff. We did eat lots of food that night so go on an empty stomach but I wouldn’t say it was the best food. We did get to try most of what was on our list but we had some line ups so be prepared for that as well. Lots of walking and subways to various areas. Not sure it is a must!Was just ok

Amna

(About local Allysa)

9 June 2025

I generally dont write reviews but with Allysa it was nothing but a wonderful experience. Never i felt that i was with a guide but a friend. She makes your trip your way and goes extra mile for you. She was so helpful and amazing that i can again book with her when in Japan. I think ive found a great friend in Japan. Wonderful person

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hiromi)

8 June 2025

We had the The 10 Tastings of Osaka food tour with Hiromi and it was excellent. Hiromi is a brilliant guide, lots of local information and we went to places that only a local would know - all really good quality food! Thank you Hiromi!Brilliant Foof Tour by a Brilliant Guide!

Mariette

(About local Hiromi)

7 June 2025

Leuke food tour. Goed om dit aan het begin van je verblijf in Osaka te doen dan heeft ze nog leuke tips om te zien en waar je kunt gaan eten. Heerlijke hapjes gehad die we nog niet eerder hadden geproefd en leuk in lokale restaurantjes zonder toeristen Food tour Osaka met Hiromi.

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