20 Best Osaka Tours and Activities 2019 #japanpedia

Let’s make your trip in Osaka more special and memorable!! There are various fun activities for tourists in the western capital Osaka, including traditional culture experiences and city tours. Trying activities are a great opportunity for foreign visitors to feel Japanese culture real close.

Various kinds of activities are available in Osaka today by several different tour companies including Voyagin, who also organises tickets to amusement parks, shows and concerts as well as reservations to some of top-rated restaurants in Japan.

Today, I have picked 20 most recommended activities and tours in Osaka, which will surely upgrade your trip to more memorable one.

1. Go-Kart Ride

Rental Go-Kart has been one of the most popular activities in Tokyo for past years, and now it’s available in Osaka,too. Ride a Go-Kart in your favourite character’s costume and drive through the city! Enjoy the great view of some of Osaka’s landmarks from the road!

20 Best Osaka Tours and Activities 2019 #japanpedia

Food is one of the most attractive things about Osaka. Explore Osaka’s deep food and drink culture at night. If you want to try best izakaya food and drink in Osaka, try this Osaka Bar Hopping Nightlife Tour with Magical Trip. You’ll get to experience authentic Osaka foods and drinks by pub crawling local izakaya bars that travelers normally couldn’t find.

3. Universal Studio Japan

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Don’t miss the world’s greatest amusement parks, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! Have a magical experience with the park’s attractions, and meet your favourite superheroes and characters such as Spider Man, Harry Potter, Minions and more!! Book your e-ticket in advance, and don’t forget to get the express pass to avoid waiting lines!

4. Osaka FooDrink Tour

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Enjoy authentic Osaka food with the “Kuidaore (eat till you drop)” walking tour at two most popular areas in town: Kuromon Market, the center of Osaka food culture, and Dotonbori, the tourist center of Osaka famous for shop displays and neon lights. Fulfill yourself with delicious Osaka street food in a half day 🙂

5. Enjoy the city view from the tallest building in Osaka

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300 meters above ground, Abeno Harukas is the tallest building in Osaka, offering a breathtaking panoramic city view from its observation deck (KARUKAS 300) at day and night. Through the link below, you can purchase e-tickets and skip the waiting line!

6. Welcome to the home to Japanese comedy!

20 Best Osaka Tours and Activities 2019 #japanpedia

Did you know Osaka is known as the funniest city in Japan? In fact, many of famous Japanese comedians are from Osaka! So why not experience what Osaka is most good at! ROR Comedy Club offers English Stand-Up Comedy with delicious food!

7. Watch the beloved local baseball club

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Hanshin Tigers is the professional baseball club based in Osaka, and its fans are known their huge passion and love to the club!! Watch the baseball match at the Koshien Stadium in the amazing lively atmosphere with local fans!!

8. Visit the famous aquarium KAIYUKAN

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Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and a must-visit tourist attraction in Osaka. Displaying over 500 kinds of marine lives including penguins, dolphins, sea lions, etc, featuring 15 water tanks including the 34m x 9m massive tank with a whale shark.

9. Kimono Rental

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Maikoya is the leader in kimono wearing experience in Osaka with its extensive kimono collection, friendly staff, kimono photography backdrops, a small Japanese pond and various kimono photo ops. The building also has kimono displays and various traditional clothing choices both for men and women. If you’d like the staff can take your photographs by a pro camera and send you digitally.

10. Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience

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Although many people associate tea ceremony with Kyoto, theritual was actually established by Sen no Rikyu who is originally from Osaka. Maikoya excels in customer services and its focus n the connection between zen and tea ceremony. Maikoya is walking distance from Dotonbori.

11. Visit Owl Cafe

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Animal Cafes are one of the most popular places to visit in Japan, and not only in Tokyo, but many of them are located across Japan including here in Osaka. The famous Owl Cafe “Fukuro no Mise” is where you can touch, play and take photos with adorable owls.

12. Namba Night Walking Tour in Osaka

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The night in Osaka is as attractive as day time. Dotonbori area has numbers of amazing spots to visit especially at night, and there are many hidden gems that are still unknown by tourists. With this quick and affordable night walking tour (3,000 yen per person) , you won’t miss out the best hidden spots in Osaka at night. Explore Dotonbori area deeper with a local guide and stop by at hidden night spots where locals hang out. You can also get exclusive area information and local recommendations during the tour.

13. Cook Osaka’s Local Dishes

20 Best Osaka Tours and Activities 2019 #japanpedia

Have an authentic Osakan food cooking experience with the Maikoya Kitchen who runs various cooking courses (Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and more!) in the heart of Osaka. Most experiences are private courses in traditionally designed building that houses various tearooms and spacious kitchens.

14. Create your own Hanko

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Do you know what is Hanko? It’s a name stamp traditionally used in Japan for many years. Don’t you wanna have one for yourself? or even make one on your own? Carve your name in Japanese on stone and make your original Hanko stamp, guided by a professional craftsman!

15. Osaka from above

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Enjoy the glorious view of Osaka City from the sky!! Osaka sky cruising: Helicopter tour over Osaka will take you to fly over the famous landmarks of the city including Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and Tsutenkaku Tower!

16. Market Tour and Japanese Home Cooking

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Another amazing cooking activities in Osaka, but this time, how about starting from shopping for cooking? The class includes the guidance for food shopping at the local market, and cook one of the most significant Japanese home dishes such as Okonomiyaki, Oyako-don, Tonkatsu, and more!

17. Private Tour in Osaka

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A full day private tour in Osaka City, guided by English speaking guide! Tour is available in two different routes: Plan A (Osaka Castle) or Plan B (Expo’70 Commemorative Park), which both include the top highlights of Osaka 😉

18. Trip to Kyoto

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You can’t leave Kansai region without visiting Kyoto! The great ancient city of Japan, Kyoto is rich in history and offers the most amazing sights in Japan! Even if your schedule is tight, travelling Kyoto in one day from Osaka is very possible! Take a 1-day bus tour to see the best highlights of Kyoto in a limited time 🙂

19. Trip to Hiroshima

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When you visit western Japan, Hiroshima is one city that can not be missed. You can easily visit Hiroshima from Osaka by bullet train, and see the best highlights of the city even in one day including two magnificent world heritage sites: Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Hiroshima City and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island.

20. Trip to an Art Island

20 Best Osaka Tours and Activities 2019 #japanpedia

Take a day-trip to the famous art island “Naoshima” on Seto Inland Sea in Kagawa Prefecture. This unique island is full of interesting artworks including Yayoi Kusama’s Giant Pumpkin 😀 This is a package tour includes the roundtrip ticket from Osaka!

+ Shinkansen Tickets Tokyo-Osaka

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Riding Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) should be on everyone’s bucket list of travelling in Japan! Book your Shinkansen tickets between Tokyo and Osaka online without fuss 🙂 Have your tickets delivered to your hotel in advance!

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