Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours

Highlights

  • Visit interesting parts of the city that travelers usually miss

  • Best suited to active travelers, as this is a walking tour

  • End the tour at a family-run restaurant, if you wish

Summary

- During this award winning tour (No. 1 walking tour in the whole of Japan in 2019/2020) you’ll taste delicious local food at two different street run, family stalls. - See bizarre & outlandish shops in the Osaka retro zone - Delve into a network of old, twisting, narrow alleys full of charm - Enter an astonishing abandoned houses zone -Set foot in Osaka’s most important, but unknown, place of worship - Explore a unique, historical red light district with links to the yukuza. - Venture into the intriguing ghetto area with a controversial past. - Option Dinner: Taste authentic Osaka “soul food" at an izakaya you'll never find on other tours. Tonpeiyaki, Kaarage, Nikudofu, Yakitori & includes desserts. This food is as local as you could ever find! It’s a vegetarian friendly too.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Experience the real Osaka with a local guide, who will take you to some of the city's most intriguing neighborhoods. Most tourists stick to the same places and rarely dig beneath the surface to discover the more gritty neighborhoods, where some shady dealings occur. Tour these places safely, and learn about the culture and history of Osaka, with your half-Japanese, half-Australian guide.

What’s included?

  • Dinner option is available

  • After Tour Assistance: If you want to go to a bar,shopping or entertainment area I will take you.

  • Food stall:Taste testing at 2 different food stalls during the tour.

  • Drinks at restaurant no included but very reasonable prices for all drinks.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Backstreet Osaka Tours

About operator:

Andy, your half Japanese/half Australian guide will show you the incredible ghetto, retro zone, yakuza, redlight district, gambling dens and neighbourhood alleys of deep Osaka. Also you’ll be treated to a delicious traditional meal at a local family restaurant. We strive to show you the authentic Osaka, where you get a real and indepth understanding of the inner workings of this amazing city, visiting some astonishing architecture which is steeped in history and some run down, derelict areas too…..not what Osaka Tourism wants you to see! Andy has extensive knowledge of the Osaka region and can answer all your queries. We hope it’s going to be an eye opener and a real shock to the senses!

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