Tours & Experiences
Explore Osaka through stories, culture, food and local connections.

Our Signature Tour
Shadows of Osaka: Legends & Folklore Walking Tour

Discover a different side of Osaka on an evening walking tour through connecting Osaka Castle, historic neighbourhoods and the lively streets of Namba.
From ancient legends and mysterious spirits to temples, local traditions and forgotten tales, Shadows of Osaka explores the history and folklore hidden behind some of the city's most familiar places.
Walk from the area of Osaka Castle to Namba, discovering the stories, beliefs and characters that helped shape Osaka along the way. It is a chance to experience well-known parts of the city from a different perspective while learning more about Japanese history, culture and folklore.

3 hours

Evening

Osaka
Private tour
Your Osaka, your way

Looking for a more personal way to experience Osaka? Create a private tour in Osaka built around your interests, schedule and travel style.
Whether you want to discover Osaka's food scene, explore Japanese history and folklore, visit hidden neighbourhoods, dive into pop culture or simply spend a day exploring the city with a local, we can create an experience around you.
Tell us what you are interested in, when you are visiting and who you are travelling with. We will use our local knowledge to suggest places, experiences and a route that fir your trip.
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Share your ideas through the form and let's create your private Osaka experience together.

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Something Different
Puzzle Trails
Explore Osaka. Follow the clues. Discover the story.
Coming soon, Kin Tanuki Puzzle Trails will offer a different way to explore Osaka through self-guided adventures combining puzzles, local stories and the city's hidden corners.
Follow a carefully designed route, solve clues along the way and discover the history, culture and characters connected to the places you visit. It is an interactive way to experience Osaka at your own pace, whether you are travelling as a couple, with friends or as a family.
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Self-guided Tour
Discover Osaka at your own pace
Coming soon, Kin Tanuki Self-Guided Tours will offer a flexible way to explore Osaka without a guide, combining carefully planned routes, local recommendations and the stories behind the places you visit.
Follow a curated route through the city, discover neighbourhoods, food, history and culture, and take your time along the way. Each experience is designed to make exploring Osaka easier while helping you notice the details and stories you might otherwise walk past.
Perfect for independent travellers who want the freedom of a self-guided Osaka tour with the benefit of local knowledge and a thoughtfully designed itinerary.
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