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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, Indonesian, 日本語, Français, עברית, Español

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

Sandra

(About local Sebastian)

6 September 2025

We had a great trip with Sebastian to Ōsaka on our way back to the airport. Everything went smoothly - from the planning and communication in advance, the pick up at our hotel in Kyōto, the impressions of Ōsaka we were able to get to the drop off at Ōsaka airport. Sebastian shared much of his rich knowledge with us so that we got a lot of new impressions. It is not the cheapest way to explore Ōsaka but yet highly recommended!Great trip to Osaka

Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Max)

2 September 2025

We chose an evening walk through Osaka because of the heat, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. From modern to quirky, from bright and flashy to calm and relaxed, we got to see many different sides of this exciting city and even picked up some great tips for the next day. Max is friendly, open-minded, shared his knowledge with enthusiasm and gave us an authentic impression of Osaka. Thanks.Exploring Osaka’s Many Faces at Night

Dominique🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Max)

30 August 2025

We had a lovely tour with Max. He took us to various hidden gems and could response to all our questions. We had a very good time and can recommend him to anyone. Tour with Max

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

Jiri

(About local Hiroki)

12 September 2025

Yesterday my group and I did a great tour of some highlights of Ósaka. Hiroki is an excellent tour guide. Very well informed. Enthusiastic about his job. He is a local guide so he knows Ósaka perfectly. We are a large group so it needed patience :-) Thank you once more Hiroki for the tour.A city tour of Ósaka

Monica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

8 September 2025

Maria was absolutely fantastic! Be sure to arrive with an open mind and an empty stomach. She met promptly on time and guided us through an incredible food adventure—trying everything we wanted and even more surprises along the way. From wandering hidden alleys to enjoying freshly made takoyaki (octopus balls) and stumbling upon cats at a secret shrine, every moment felt special. This was easily one of the most memorable experiences we had in Osaka. I would happily book another tour with her, just to discover more spots or simply to enjoy the city again with such a wonderful guide. Along the way, we also had the chance to meet locals and learn fascinating history about different neighborhoods. Maria is knowledgeable, warm, and fun—10 out of 10, highly recommended!Phenomenal Food Tour of Osaka

Julie 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Naoki)

5 September 2025

We had the absolute best time with Naoki, he really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy. We will definitely be going for another tour with him next time we are in Japan. Oh and he knows all the best spots to eat, if he makes a recommendation go there. Best time

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

3 September 2025

We really enjoyed our street food tour with Hiromi! She took us to some great places with great food and drink! We really enjoyed our conversations and learning about the various food we got to try. Thank you so much for a wonderfully memorable experience!Amazing Experience

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

3 September 2025

We truly enjoyed our time together with Max. He showed us many different and interesting sides of Osaka. Many were quite surprising. He’s very knowledgeable and very kind. He has a very calm demeanor which was greatly appreciated in the Osaka chaos. He was very easy to talk to and very helpful. We highlight recommend this experience. Fun and interesting discoveries of Osaka!

Caroline🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jessica)

2 September 2025

Jessica was very kind and gave me a bottle of gluten free soy sauce to take on the rest of my trip. We had a sake tasting in a very special little place and tried some Kobe beef as well. Jessica explained customs and etiquette to us as we went. We learned a lot on our tasting tour. Fabulous and catered for gluten free

Mary🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Naoki)

28 August 2025

My husband and I loved our time in bustling Osaka with Naoki. Naoki designed a tour with the weather and out mobility in mind. We delighted on local specialities and saw several different areas of Osaka with Naoki generously providing cultural perspectives,insider tips, and information as we made room for more! Exceeded expecations!! Discovering Delicious Osaka

Chris🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Naoki)

28 August 2025

Es hat super viel Spass gemacht mit Naoki die Stadt zu erkunden. Er hat ein super Wissen über Stadt Kultur und Bräuche. Hat uns sehr geholfen uns in der Stadt besser zurecht zu finden. Können wir nur jedem empfehlen. Mit Naoki Kyoto erkunden

anne

(About local Hiromi)

25 August 2025

We had a fantastic food tour with Hiromi. We booked the tour for our first day in Japan. We ate delicious food, saw part of Osaka and she told us lots of interesting things. It was great fun and a perfect start to our holiday in Japan.fantastic!

Stepan🇷🇸 Serbia

(About local Hiroki)

23 August 2025

Hiroki-san gave me a really good insight on the Osaka cuisine, there are two options of the tour: Dotonbori and Shinshibashi (I picked the first). I got to try quite a few different meals, and even though a few things didn’t go as planned - Hiroki-san swiftly managed to save the day, which amazed as it showed his good knowledge of the area.Great tour!

Jack🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiroki)

18 August 2025

Me and my wife had an amazing food tour around Osaka with Hiroki. We tried a number of specialities of the city, and Hiroki’s knowledge of the food scene led us to some really special places to eat, some of which we would not have experienced without this tour. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to throw themselves in to the cuisine of Osaka.Fantastic experience with Hiroki

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

18 August 2025

Hiromi showed us the best restaurants in Osaka. We had so much fun and ate SO well. Osaka is considered “The Kitchen of Japan.” Do not take a chance with any other tour guide if you want to eat the best food in the city. HIGHLY RECOMMENDIf you want the best food go with Hiromi!!

Fanny🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Yacine)

17 August 2025

Merci à Yacine de nous avoir fait découvrir le « centre » d’Osaka. Lors du départ à 9h beaucoup de commerces étaient encore fermés et les rues un peu trop tranquilles mais le marché était très coloré et dynamique. Yacine nous a aussi donné de bons conseils pour le lunch de midi et je recommande ce tour avec lui pour avoir un bon aperçu du centre d’Osaka et ce ses points d’intérêt. A pieds à travers le centre d’Osaka

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(About local Sebastian)

16 August 2025

Sebastian helped us to know the city and realize the culture and meanings behind everything. The bicycle was comfortable and we enjoy the ride. Beautiful views. The tour could be a little bit shorter. Great experience!!!

Harry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jessica)

6 August 2025

Jessica was fantastic & the food was great. Highly recomend.What a great wvening

Tony🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiromi)

4 August 2025

We did the 10 tastings of Osaka tour with Hiromi on the second day of our 2 week trip to Japan. We were two adults and two teen boys (15 and 14). It was fabulous. Hiromi was so lovely and took us to places we would never have dared to step into, full of locals and cuisine we may not have tried. She took into account our likes and one of the boys’ less adventurous palates and taught us so much about Japanese culture. The sushi was the best ever and she taught us how the Japanese eat it (I had been doing it wrong for years!). It really set us up for our whole trip and we experienced far more cuisine as a result. Really recommend this. Pro tip: don’t eat too much before the tour, we were stuffed!! Thank you Hiromi we will always remember you xxxHighlight of our trip to Japan

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

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(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