Private Tours of Osaka

Osaka is Takuya Yanagisawa’s home city — and there is no better guide for it. As a resident of Osaka for many years and a Nationally Licensed Guide who has led hundreds of private tours throughout the city, Takuya brings a local’s knowledge and a storyteller’s gift to every Osaka experience.

Osaka has a character entirely its own. Famous for its merchants’ culture, its irreverent humor, its extraordinary food scene, and its deep civic pride, the city rewards those who go beneath the surface. Takuya will show you the Osaka that the guidebooks skim — from the vibrant street life of Dotonbori and Shinsekai, to the history of Osaka Castle and the stories of the warlords who shaped Japan from this city, to the hidden food stalls and standing bars where locals eat and drink every night.

Whether you want to explore the city’s history and landmarks, dive deep into its legendary food culture with a dedicated Osaka food tour, experience the nightlife at izakaya and tachinomi bars, or discover the local neighborhoods that most tourists never find — Takuya’s private Osaka tours are built entirely around what you want to experience.

Osaka is also Takuya’s base of operations — meaning every departure is seamless, and the city knowledge he brings is genuinely that of a local, not a visitor.