Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group)

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private personalized tour OR group tour with others
1 Can Drink & 1 small side dish (likely 1 takoyaki ball)
Choose your hours: 3hrs, 4hrs, 5hrs, 7hrs
This is a tour on foot, but can use train or taxi if requested(at your own expense of course)

Entry tickets to any attractions
Transport Costs (normally none, or just 2 short rides of the train)
Food & Drink is not included (except for 1 drink & a small side dish)

Overview

Kickstart your day or night Osaka walking adventure with this tour featured on Channel 5 British TV in 2023 on the hugely popular series "Jane McDonald In Japan", chosen for its "genuine, quirky & unfiltered snapshot of Osaka". Your local insider guide will pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humour:) You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR a group tour(mixed with other guests). Slip through the non-touristy bar/restaurant zones of Namba: hole in the wall eateries, as well as Kuromon seafood market. The retro district will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly vendors while the Dotonbori will provide a sensory overload, billoards glore! Osaka Castle will showcase it's immense role in the unification of Japan in 16th century (only 4hr , 5hr or 7hr tours) After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.

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APA HOTEL NAMBEKI-HIGASHI 4-29 Namba Sennichimae, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0075
APA Hotel Namba Minami Daikokucho Ekimae 3-11-8 Shikitsu Higashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0012
APA Hotel Namba Minami Ebisucho Eki 5-6-14 Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi 2-7-12 Nishishinsaibashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi Nishi 2-14-8 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Agora Place Osaka Namba 1-9-7, , Sennichimae, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0074
Arrow Hotel in Shinsaibashi 2-9-32, Nishishinsaibashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Azu Garden Nippombashi 1-6 Soemoncho, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0084
Benikea Calton Hotel Osaka Dotombori 2-15-4 Shimanouchi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto 2-21-9 Tsukamoto, Yodogawa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0026
Business Hotel Ito 2-10-23 Shimanouchi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Business Hotel Nissei 4-31 Namba Sennichimae, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0075
Business Hotel Shin-Nanba 1 gokan 1-14-17 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Business Hotel Shin-Nanba 2 gokan 1-11-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel 1-5-17, , Sennichimae, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0074
CHECKinn Osaka Shinimamiya 2-14-2 Ebisunishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0003
CROSS HOTEL OSAKA 15-5-2 Shinsaibashisuji, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0085
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba 2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0083
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka 2-11-50 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Cinnamon Hotel 1-5-20, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Citadines Namba Osaka 3-5-25 Nippombashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
Culti Earl Hotel 2-16-6 Nishishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Dormy Inn Premium Namba 2-14-23 Shimanouchi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Dotombori Crystal Hotel 2-9-24 Shimanouchi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Dotonbori Hotel 2-3-25, , Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0071
Ebisuso 1-7-33 Nipponbashi-Nishi, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0004
Eslead Hotel Namba South Ⅲ 2-8-6 Ebisunishi Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0003
FL Hotel Dotonbori 3-16 1-chome Higashi, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0077
Fairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba 2-3-25 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0016
Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka 1-17-11 Nambanaka, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Grampus Inn Osaka 1-13-18 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Grids Premium Hotel Osaka Namba 1-7-7 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Guest House 168 Shinsaibashi 2-7-8 Nishishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Henn na Hotel Osaka Namba 2-10-16 Nishishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Hisaya 2-17-7 Shimanochi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Hiyori Hotel Osaka Namba 3 1 2 Nanbanaka, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba, an IHG hotel 5-15 Soemoncho, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0084
Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi 1-2-10 Ebisunishi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0003
Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi 2-5-4, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0071
Hotel Alexander Namba 4-6-14, Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0076
Hotel Alps 2-25 Nambasennichimae, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0075
Hotel B Suites Nambakuromon 2-10-10, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Hotel Forza Osaka Namba Dotombori 1-4-22 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0071
Hotel Gracery Osaka Namba 1-4-4 Motomachi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0016
Hotel Hillarys 3-4-10 Nippombashi, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0006
Hotel Il Cuore Namba 1-15-15 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Hotel Kanade Osaka Namba 1-1-1 Motomachi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0016
Hotel Lantana Osaka 1-8-5 Shinkitano, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0017
Hotel Naniwa Shimanouchi Honten 2-10-12 Shimanouchi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Hotel Nankai Nanba 1-17-11 Nanba Naka Naniwaku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Hotel Plaza Osaka 1-9-15 Shinkitano, Yodogawa-ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0025
Hotel Relief Namba Daikokucho 3-17-15 Nambanaka, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka 4-3-3, Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0076
Hotel S-Presso East 1-7-13 Nipponbashihigashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0006
Hotel S-Presso Ebisu 2-7-9 Nippombashinishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0004
Hotel Sakura Suite Osaka 1-7-4 Shinkitano, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0025
Hotel Sobial Namba Daikokucho 2-2-5 Shikitsunishi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0015
Hotel Taito 3-4-41 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Hotel Trad Replay 2-1-11, Sennichimae, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0074
Hotel Trend Nishi-Shinsaibashi 2-13-12 Nishishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Hotel Vista Osaka Namba 1-1 Soemoncho, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0084
Hotel WBF Namba Motomachi 2-7-20 Motomachi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0016
Ikenoya 7-20 Namba Sennichimae, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 572-0075
Joytel Hotel Namba Dotonbori 2-6-10 Nishishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba 5-8-25 Nippombashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
Kamon Hotel Namba 2-3-33, Sennichimae, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0074
Kaneyoshi Ryokan 3-12 Soemoncho, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0084
Kuromon Crystal Hotel 1-13-19, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Mawari Shinsaibashi 2-2-12 Higashi Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0083
Milago Stylish Hotel Juso 1-17-9 Juso Hommachi, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0024
My Dear I 1-18-23 Jusohommachi, Yodogawa-Ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0024
Namba Oriental Hotel 2-8-17, , Sennichimae, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0074
Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel 3-7-20, , Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0076
Nippombashi Crystal Hotel 4-8-13 Nippombashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
Nippombashi Crystal Hotel 2 1-9-11 Kozu, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0072
Nono Namba 1-4-18, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba 2-4-22, Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0076
Osaka Fujiya Hotel 2-2-2 Higashi Shinsaibashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0083
Osaka Teikoku Hotel 2-8-17 Nishishinsaibashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Rakuten Stay Hostel Osaka Namba South 3-7-10 Shikitsu Higashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0012
Rance Hotel 3-3-12 Nihombashi Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi 2-7-9, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Rex Inn Namba 2-4-13 Kozu, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0072
Richmond Hotel Namba Daikokucho 1-8-31 Shikitsuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0012
Ryokan Kuramoto 2-11-7 Shimanouchi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Sarasa Hotel Dotombori 2-9-6 Shimanouchi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Sarasa Hotel Namba 3-6-6 Nippombashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
Shinsaibashi Arty Inn 2-17-3 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
Smile Hotel Premium Osaka Higashi-Shinsaibashi 2-13-17 Shimanouchi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka Namba Ekimae 1-6-5 Nambanaka, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0011
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba 1-1-13, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Super Hotel Namba Nippombashi 1-20-5 Nihombashi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Swissotel Nankai Osaka 5-1-60, Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0076
Theatel Osaka Ebisu 1-4-4 Ebisu Nishi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0003
Toho Hotel Namba Motomachi 2-5-6 Motomachi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0016
Toyoko Inn Osaka Hankyu Juso-eki Nishi-guchi No.2 1-6-22 Shinkitano, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 532-0025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba Nishi 2-8-7 Naniwa-ku Moto-machi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0016
Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae 1-13-2, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073
Vessel Inn Namba 2-2-18, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0071
Welina Hotel Dotonbori 1, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0071
Welina Hotel Premier Shinsaibashi 6-24 Souemoncho, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0084
Yamatoya Honten 2-17-4 Shimanouchi, , Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0082
esports hotel e-ZONe Denno Kukan 4-9-7 Nippombashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 556-0005
karaksa hotel Osaka Namba 2-9-13 Nishishinsaibashi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0086
the b namba-kuromon 1-20-6, Nippombashi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, JP, 542-0073

Pickup details

PIck up is only for 4hr or 5hr or 7hr private tours. Meet in the foyer or front main doors of your hotel ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

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Meet at Namba Subway station (Midosuji Line), exit 24, at the top of the stairs (its at the exact point at where the pin is on the map). Namba SUBWAY station is the very centre of Osaka.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hozenji Yokocho

These hard to find winding, cobblestone alleys steeped with character & tradition is remarkable . We'll also find walls painted with Osaka's history etched into it.

20 minutes
Dotonbori Tsuribori

Visiting Osaka's Dotonbori River is a must.....one of our highlights. Along side this picturesque scene is a treasure trove full of more than a variety of stores to entertain you.

45 minutes
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

Japanese fashion is unique, wonderful and crazy. Also see the wacky and cool gadget stores.

20 minutes
New New Ebisubashi

The original bridge was made out of wood in the 1600's...more than 400yrs later it still stand but now made out of iron. It is at the very heart of Osaka and is known as the local meeting spot.

15 minutes
America Mura

We'll guide you to hidden streets in this area where it has Japan's version of what they think America is. hahah, it even has a statue of liberty on top of a building

15 minutes
Kuromon Market

(almost always get here on a 3hr tour..depends how fast the group walks) We'll step into some fish market stores that look unremarkable from the outside but when inside exposes seafood heaven. Watch a store cut and prepare a fugu(puffer fish). Learn how to cut a tuna.... Salmon sashimi is some of the best I've had in Japan.

15 minutes
Nipponbashi Denden Town (Pass By)

(almost always get here on a 3hr tour..depends how fast the group walks) It's tricky navigating these tucked away quirky stores. Thats what we're here for...to take you to the gaming & cosplay zone and explore your inner nerdy side hahaha
Shinsekai

(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4HR, 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) We'll take you wayyy of the beaten path to discover the retro zone where the Osakan locals show their true colors. From crazy fishing restaurants to boardgame gaming shops to retro video machine arcades to old vinyl record stores.

30 minutes
Tower Knives Osaka

(ONLY ON THE 4HR OR 5HR PRIVATE TOUR) We get a private knife lesson here. Understand the whole process of how a knife is made (crafted at the rear of the building). After you'll get to experience cutting with these world famous knives of Sakai (made in the south of Osaka). This lesson is included in the price.

15 minutes
Abeno Harukas

(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Standing an impressive and staggering 300m tall, Abeno Harukasu is Japan's tallest building (not structure or tower). Staggering!

20 minutes
Shitennoji

(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) It is the first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan. A temple that exudes spirituality...even if you're not religious like me.

30 minutes
Osaka Castle

(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 5HR OR 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) Osaka's most notable structure. The park surrounding will also be explored mentioning its role in how it unified Japan!

1 hour 10 minutes
Morimoto Tatami Shop

(ONLY AVAILABLE ON A 7HR PRIVATE TOUR & IF ITS OPEN...OWNERS AREN'T OPEN ON SET DAYS)This concealed tatami shop off the main shopping area gives us a class on how the tatami mats are made with the igusa rush grass. Very unique experience!

15 minutes
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

(ONLY AVAILABLE ON 7HR PRIVATE TOUR) I'm not a huge fan of museums, but this one is very different. The highlight is a reconstruction of an ancient Osaka town featuring houses, stores and homes of the wealthy & commoners.

45 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Perfect Tour to get a feel of Osaka in 3 hours!

Published on Dec, 2024

The tour was wonderful and delivered what it claimed to do! We saw the hotspots of Dotombori and a bit further down with the buzz of the city but at the same time the hidden spots of Osaka with narrow paths and streets that made it look like a village! The attention to detail of the residents is amazing: watering some bamboo shoots outside their flat, praying at a small shrine. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us details we would not have had if we were just passing by. She also pointed out good restaurants. I highly recommend this tour. The meeting point was easy to find, it's at the top of the stairs of Exit 24, I can't miss it! The tour lasts 3 hours, which is enough without feeling exhausted at the end of it!

Fantastic tour highlighting Osaka

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic Tour Showcasing the Best of Osaka! The tour with Stephanie was absolutely delightful! She is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also has a warm, engaging personality that made the entire experience even more enjoyable. loved how she guided us to hidden gems that we’d never have discovered on our own, giving us a true taste of local Osaka life. The tour struck the perfect balance, seamlessly combining iconic highlights with off-the-beaten-path treasures. In just a short time, we felt like we had captured the essence of Osaka—its vibrant culture, history, and delicious food scene. Stephanie’s passion for the city was infectious, and she shared fascinating

This tour was a trip highlight. Money well spent!

Published on Dec, 2024

We're so glad we booked this tour our first morning in Osaka. Vivi and Miriam are outstanding guides! We saw so many interesting things, learned so much, and heard great stories. We had such a better understanding of Osaka's unique character and different areas, we were confident to navigate the city on our own after. We shared stories from this tour to other visitors and even tour guides and they learned things from us! The contact regarding where to meet and the tour format are top notch!

Interesting, informative tour of Osaka

Published on Dec, 2024

Although I’ve visited Osaka multiple times before, I learnt new things on the personalised 5-hour tour that left me seeing the city with new eyes. While my guide, Rahat, is not native to Japan, he has lived in Osaka for several years and is brimming with interesting information on the history of places such as Osaka Castle and Namba, and the important role the city has played in past and present day Japan. He also offers engaging commentary and insights on Japanese culture and daily life. I appreciate thar he constantly made an effort to ask about and accommodate my interests throughout the tour. I would highly recommend booking this tour if you are keen to dig a little deeper beneath the surface on your visit to Osaka. You’ll be in for an entertaining and enlightening experience.

Great service from Osaka food tours

Published on Dec, 2024

Had an awesome time doing this tour! Highly recommend! The guides did an amazing job, not only through information and local knowledge but also taking your photos and sharing the enthusiasm. A must do!

Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours(Private or Group) | 3 hours to 7 hours

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Overview

Pickup points

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Meeting points

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End point

Itinerary

Hozenji Yokocho

Dotonbori Tsuribori

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

New New Ebisubashi

America Mura

Kuromon Market

Nipponbashi Denden Town (Pass By)

Shinsekai

Tower Knives Osaka

Abeno Harukas

Shitennoji

Osaka Castle

Morimoto Tatami Shop

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

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Additional Info

Free Cancellation

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