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Private tour in Osaka Atsuko T
Private Sightseeing and Food Tour in Downtown Osaka
4.9
(49) reviews
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Atsuko T.
5.0
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Hello everyone, Thank you for finding my page. My name is Atsuko. I am a licensed tour guide living in Osaka. I am new to ToursByLocals but I have experienced private tours for more than 8 years. Becoming a tour guide was my long-term dream since I visited the US and New Zealand as a volunteer tour conductor in my 20s. I wanted to become an overseas tour guide and do guiding in other countries. Unfortunately due to personal matters, I was not able to follow this through. Fortunately, I could become a licensed tour guide through my experiences such as teaching English, raising children, and volunteer tour guiding. Now I am really happy with my job. I enjoy meeting people and embracing new opportunities Japan attracts many people in the world because of its long history, unique geography, beautiful nature, intriguing cuisine, ancient and modern cultures, mixed religions, food, fashion, and the people living here. I was born and raised in Osaka. I am proud of living here. Osaka has a mix of unique cultures which are traditional and modern. It is also the gastronomic capital of Japan. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring prefectures, were ancient capitals of Japan. They have many historical sites, artefacts, relics, and structures. There is proof that these capitals flourished in ancient times. Also, beautiful nature in those areas enhance their attraction. Kobe city in Hyogo prefecture, has a different taste from those three areas for geographical reasons. I am happy to show these attractive places to everyone!! Thank you for reading my information. I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan!! ・National Government Licensed Tour Guide (English) Cert. No. EN01457 ・Experienced as a tour guide for more than 8 years ・Experienced as an English teacher at junior high schools for 4 years and at home for over 20 years I am not a driver. I usually use public transportation but I can use a taxi or arrange for a separate car and driver.
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Atsuko T.
Enjoy seeing the unique shrine, temple, and walking the markets and eating street food in this gastronomic city
Overview of your Osaka tour
Osaka is the gastronomic capital of Japan! It is famous for delicious food and is called 'The Kitchen of the Nation'. People in Osaka are very good at starting their own businesses, so they created their own food by using many ingredients which came from other areas of Japan. This tour will show you downtown, a unique shrine and temple, a fish market and a kitchenware market. Namba Yasaka Shrine is called 'Lion Shrine', which attracts visitors. Sumiyoshi Shrine has a long history. Hozenji Temple has 'Moss Buddhist statues'. It is a hidden place in the middle of busy streets. Dotonbori is one of downtown areas in Osaka. It was originally a part of the Osaka Castle grounds. Today it is a food district which people in Osaka are proud of. Kuromon Market was a fish market around 300 years ago in this area where a temple was located. Kitchenware Market used to offer kitchen utensils that were of restaurant quality only. Nowadays, the market sells both professional and domestic quality items.
Recent Reviews
Karl B.United States
Fantastic and kind.
Julia B.United States
Ms Atsuko is an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed her sense of humor, her understanding of history and culture, and attention to our age related limitations. Also her detailed knowledge of Osaka.
Diana P.
It was an excellent tour!! We saw so many things that we would have never seen!! Tour guide was fantastic!!
Gary S.
This was an excellent tour. Downtown Osaka is so vibrant and colourful.., a great opportunity to be among the people of Osaka and enjoy the food and culture… our guide Atsuko was lovely and was constantly chatting about the area, culture, best food to try, etc. Many tours you go on, they show you places…for this tour you get to experience Osaka
Tracy M.
A brilliant tour with Atsuko today. She showed us so many amazing food spots and was really friendly and informative.
Your Osaka tour itinerary
* Meeting place: Your hotel, cruise ship, airport or another option (a station or a building etc. ) *Dotonbori *Hozenji Temple *Kuromon Market * Kitchenware Market **Namba Yasaka Shrine or Sumiyoshi Shrine * Finishing place: Your hotel, cruise ship, airport or another option (a station or a building etc. ) Please note this tour can be customized. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customized tour.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
* Walking * Public transportation (to reach the downtown areas or Sumiyoshi Shrine)
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation
Meeting location
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
A hotel, Cruise Port, or other places
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1028646
Languages
Japanese
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
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Who is this private tour in Osaka best suited for?
This private tour in Osaka is perfect for food enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the cultural and historical sites of the city. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Atsuko T. for deeper insights into Osaka's unique culinary scene and vibrant markets.
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Tour date
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4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Tour date
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