Enjoy Osaka with a Knowledgeable Local Guide! List of Tours by Magical Trip
Rediscover the charm of Osaka with Osaka Tours by Magical Trip! Expert guides will show you around the city of Osaka, where you can enjoy tours that let you taste delicious cuisine, learn about Osaka's culture, and explore the city in various ways.
Since Osaka has numerous tourist spots, planning an itinerary on your own can be challenging. With Osaka Tours by Magical Trip, guides with extensive knowledge of Osaka will lead you, allowing you to visit recommended spots that you might miss when traveling independently.
If you want to create unforgettable memories in Osaka, let's enjoy it together!
Table of Contents
-Best Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
-Food Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
-Walking Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
-Experiential Tour in Osaka by Magical Trip
-Bike Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
-Private Tours from Osaka by Magical Trip
Best Tour in Osaka by Magical Trip
Highly rated by foreign travelers, Magical Trip won the Best of the Best award on TripAdvisor, known as one of the world's largest travel platforms, in both 2024 and 2025. Here, we introduce tours that received particularly high ratings among those that let you enjoy Osaka.
Experience an unforgettable journey through Osaka with knowledgeable guides.
Osaka Bar Hopping Night Tour in Namba
If you want to enjoy bar hopping in Namba, known as one of Osaka's premier entertainment districts, join this tour. With a friendly local guide, you can enjoy Namba, where attractive Izakaya gather.
On the tour, you can bar hop through shops in the back alleys of Namba where you can taste Osaka specialties such as Kushikatsu, Sushi, and Takoyaki. While it's difficult to visit local Izakaya on your own, on the tour you can visit them together with an experienced guide.
On the tour, visit Izakaya carefully selected by the guide and enjoy interacting with local people. Please join the tour to discover what kind of experiences you can have at local Izakaya and Bars.
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Meeting Point: Namba Station Subway Exit 15-B
Tour Area: Namba, Dotonbori Area
Tour Start: 18:00, 19:00
Food Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
On Osaka food tours, you can taste various Osaka specialty dishes while local guides introduce shop information. It's not just about tasting food—you can experience the city's history while exploring, so it's recommended if you want to deeply savor Osaka's charm.
If you participate in a food tour, you're more likely to encounter charming shops among the many establishments that you would miss by simply walking around on your own.
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Why not participate in a gourmet tour where you can taste Osaka specialties in Dotonbori and Shinsekai, known as representative gourmet spots of Osaka? This tour is a gourmet tour where you can taste 8 types of Osaka specialty dishes carefully selected by the guide.
In Shinsekai, where there are numerous Kushikatsu restaurants, you can enjoy Kushikatsu while hearing interesting stories about Osaka's history from the guide. Afterward, walk through the back alleys of Dotonbori and feel as if you've time-slipped into old Osaka.
Finally, visit shops where you can taste Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki recommended by locals and enjoy interacting with local people. If you join the tour, you can visit shops that you wouldn't find on an independent trip, so please participate!
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Meeting Point: FamilyMart Sanno Zoo-mae
Tour Area: Dotonbori, Shinsekai
Tour Start: 11:30, 16:30, 17:30
Osaka Michelin Food Tour: Taste Elegant Kaiseki and Iconic Takoyaki
Why not savor Osaka's elegant kaiseki cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant? On this tour, you can visit a sophisticated kaiseki restaurant in Osaka Honmachi. At the restaurant, the guide will explain the dishes, their order, and seasonal aspects, so feel free to enjoy the cuisine.
Afterward, visit America-Mura, known as a young people's town, and taste delicious Takoyaki. Here, sit in the eat-in space and enjoy your meal casually, in contrast to the kaiseki dining experience.
Finally, enjoy sweets at a cafe, then walk through the streets of Dotonbori to fully experience the lively Osaka night. You can enjoy both sophisticated and casual atmospheres at the same time, so you're sure to have a wonderful time!
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Meeting Point: 7-Eleven Osaka Kutarocho 4-chome Store
Tour Area: Honmachi, Shinsaibashi, Namba
Tour Start: 11:30
Walking Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
For those who want to explore Osaka's famous spots on foot, we recommend tours where you can stroll through the streets of Osaka with a guide. Magical Trip offers tours where you can explore while sampling Osaka's specialty dishes.
During the tour, knowledgeable and friendly guides will explain the tourist spots you visit while providing full support to help you enjoy the city of Osaka more deeply.
Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour in Osaka
Kuromon Market, lined with fresh seafood shops, is a popular spot representing Osaka with over 100 years of history. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide, let's explore Kuromon Market while eating your fill of local cuisine.
At Kuromon Market, there are plenty of shops where you can enjoy street food such as grilled seafood skewers and Takoyaki. The quality of the cuisine is consistently high, and you'll be captivated after just one taste.
After the food tour, you'll enjoy exploring Doguyasuji, which sells unique kitchen supplies, and strolling through Dotonbori to savor Osaka's gourmet offerings. While enjoying street food, experience the depth of Osaka's food culture.
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Meeting Point: In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Bank ATM near Kintetsu Nihonbashi Station
Tour Area: Kuromon Market, Doguyasuji, Dotonbori
Tour Start: 10:00, 11:00
Experiential Tour in Osaka by Magical Trip
If you want to have a special experience in Japan beyond just sightseeing, join the Experiential Tours hosted by Magical Trip through Osaka Tours by Magical Trip.
In this tour, you can actually visit a Japanese supermarket to procure ingredients, then use those purchased ingredients to cook. Additionally, you can not only cook but also enjoy chatting with tour participants while drinking alcohol when eating the meal after cooking.
Since you can learn how to make various Japanese dishes, this is recommended for those who want to learn about the depth of Japanese cuisine.
Osaka Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit
Together with a friendly guide, let's shop for ingredients at a local supermarket and enjoy cooking. In the tour, you can enjoy making authentic Osaka cuisine together with fellow travelers and your guide while savoring the dishes you made with sake.
During shopping, the guide will explain the characteristics of Japanese supermarkets and where the ingredients used in cooking are sold. Afterward, visit the cooking studio prepared by the guide and enjoy cooking under the chef's guidance.
Once the cooking is complete, gather around the food with participants and enjoy a home party. The recipes are downloadable, so you can recreate the dishes you made even when you return home.
Even those without cooking experience can enjoy this, so if you love Japanese cuisine and want to actually cook Osaka's specialty dishes, please join us.
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Meeting Point: FamilyMart Minamimorimachi Station South Shop
Tour Area: Minamimorimachi
Tour Start: 10:00
The Osaka Home Feast: Cooking, Culture & Sake Discovery
Participate in an izakaya-style cooking class and experience Japan's unique home drinking culture. This tour begins with shopping for ingredients at a supermarket together with a friendly guide.
Overseas, home drinking is typically done on special occasions like birthdays, but in Japan, it's common to relax and enjoy alcohol with friends and family at the end of the day. In this tour, you can experience this unique Japanese home drinking culture.
During shopping, the guide will explain the characteristics of the supermarket in detail, so even first-timers can feel at ease. Afterward, head to the cooking studio and collaboratively cook izakaya-style dishes and Takoyaki while enjoying conversation with fellow participants.
Finally, savor the dishes you made, including Takoyaki, together with sake. By enjoying the cuisine you made yourself, your understanding of Japanese food will deepen. The memories of enjoying a meal with the guide and participants will be etched in your heart as an exceptional experience.
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Meeting Point: FamilyMart Minamimorimachi Station South Exit Shop
Tour Area: Minamimorimachi
Tour Start: 16:30
Bike Tours in Osaka by Magical Trip
Hop on a stylish cross bike and experience the exhilarating ride through the streets of Osaka! On these tours, a guide will show you famous landmarks in Osaka and capture memorable photos for you.
Traveling through Osaka by bike allows you to move faster than walking, enabling you to visit numerous attractions in a short time. Feel the pleasant breeze as you cycle and move smoothly without worrying about traffic jams, making your Osaka trip even more fulfilling with Osaka Tours by Magical Trip!
5-Hour Osaka Highlights Bike Tour with Lunch
Why not avoid the crowds and explore the city of Osaka while enjoying cycling? On this tour, you'll ride a cross bike through Osaka while learning about the city's landmarks and history.
The tour begins with visits to museums and shrines that introduce Osaka's history, allowing you to experience Osaka's rich heritage firsthand. Afterward, you'll savor Osaka's soul food, including Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki.
Finally, visit Osaka Castle and enjoy light refreshments such as Matcha at a cafe. Cycling while feeling the pleasant breeze of Osaka offers a thrilling and special experience. Join the tour and make your Osaka trip more enriching!
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Meeting Point: FamilyMart Tenmabashi Store
Tour Area: Around Osaka Castle Park
Tour Start: 10:00
Private Tours from Osaka by Magical Trip
Would you like to enjoy the Kansai area beyond Osaka? The Kansai region has many wonderful spots besides Osaka and Kyoto.
Nara, in particular, is a treasure trove of tourist attractions, but some people may feel anxious about visiting and exploring on their own. With Osaka Tours by Magical Trip, there are guided private tours that allow you to visit both Nara and Osaka together, letting you enjoy sightseeing freely and stress-free.
These tours are available as day trips, making them perfect for those who don't have enough time to stay overnight in Nara.
On the tour, friendly and helpful guides provide explanations and directions. They'll support you with their utmost effort to make your trip a wonderful memory, so please use the service with confidence.
1-Day Nara & Osaka Highlights Day Trip Tour with a Private Car and Guide [from Osaka]
If you want to enjoy both the city of Nara and Osaka together on a day trip, we recommend joining a day tour where you can explore the highlights of Nara and Osaka by private car.
The plan can be adjusted to your preferences, and direct pickup from your hotel is possible, ensuring smooth transportation. Since it's about a one-hour drive to Nara, you can enjoy a relaxing time conversing with your guide.
At Todaiji in Nara, you can have an unforgettable cultural experience by feeding the deer and being overwhelmed by the size of the Great Buddha. Afterward, visit Kasuga Taisha and Horyuji Temple to experience Nara's deep history.
Then head to Osaka and conclude your tour enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori. Enjoy Nara and Osaka while riding in a comfortable private car.
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Meeting Point: Your hotel accommodation
Tour Area: Central Nara, Horyuji Temple, Osaka Dotonbori
Tour Start: 9:00
1 Day Koya San Secret Buddhism Mountain Village Private Car Tour [from Osaka]
If you want to enjoy Koyasan, known as the sacred site of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism—one of the Buddhist teachings founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai—with its numerous temples, why not try a guided private tour?
Koyasan has many cultural properties scattered throughout the mountains, making it difficult to visit by train or bus due to frequent transfers. However, by joining the tour, a professional driver and knowledgeable local guide will accompany you, allowing you to enjoy sightseeing in Koyasan stress-free.
At Koyasan, you can learn about the history of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism and Japan's spiritual heritage while viewing temples, gardens, and art. You can also enter temples that require reservations only, so explore the traces of where monks once lived.
For lunch, you'll enjoy traditional cuisine called Shojin Cuisine. Based on Buddhist teachings and centered on vegetables, grains, and legumes, the healthy Shojin Cuisine reveals the depth of Japanese culinary culture. Join the tour and immerse yourself in the profundity of Buddhism.
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Meeting Point: Your hotel accommodation
Tour Area: Koyasan
Tour Start: 8:00