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Nara was Japan's first capital 1300 years ago. Discover old city Nara & real Japan. We visit 3 world heritage sites, Nara park and hidden jem. We meet at Kintetsu Nara station of Kintetsu railway at 9:30 AM. (1)Begin the tour with the statue of Gyoki. (2)Enjoy walking shopping street and explore Nara famous food and Nara souvenir. (3)Enjoy Yomogi-Mochi at famous sweets shop (4) Kohfukuji Temple(world heritage) (5)Nara Park Visit places only locals know. I explain the habit of visiting temples and shrines and how Japanese pray, the difference between temples and shrines. Explore the basis and background they have. (6)Sagiike pond (7)The shrine with the Japanese Shinto deities of love (8)Kasuga Taisha shrine (world heritage) (9)break for lunch at a nice Japanese Udon restaurant. Lunch fee is not included. Cash is required. (10) If time permits, I will do a quick Origami lesson. (11)Todaiji-Temple Great Statue of Buddha (world heritage)　Admission fee is required. (cash only) Tour ends at Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji-Temple. You can walk or take a bus to the station. If you need any questions about how to get back to the station, I can give you the instructions. Notes: There will be a lot of walking on this tour. I recommend you come wearing comfortable walking shoes

Do you want to experience Japanese nature deeply? How about hiking a holly and historical mountain, Mt. Kongo in Osaka? We take bus for 30 minutes from the meeting point. In the beginning, you feel nature by tasting fresh mountain water. Also, you can stop by a genuine tofu shop. There are several popular courses, but I lead you to a secret one. On the course, you hike up for 2 hours and experience various things like ・Walking along a beautiful creek, ・Climbing rocks (Don't worry. It is just few steps), ・Being impressed by 3 waterfalls, ・Going up a creek by hopping stones, and more! On the peak, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery. I also show you a temple (at the summit!) and a miracle elder couple cedar. On the way down, we take the main course for 1 hour and greet other hikers. At last, you enjoy fishing for rainbow trout at a fishing ground. Surprisingly, you eat caught fresh fish in two delicious ways (grilled and fried) for lunch at an on-site restaurant. ※A light meal and lunch are NOT included. Please expect 1500 to 2000 yen each person for lunch. ※We meet up at Kawachinagano station at 8:45 am. ※Depending on the situation such as bad weather and your condition, the course is subject to be altered. ※This is available in winter. It would be snowy from mid of December to February. Crampons are provided.

This 3hr long walking tour involves 6 food stops and a little sightseeing that covers many iconic landmarks and hidden spots along with the history behind them. You will try several kinds of unique food loved by locals in Osaka for decades. You’ll also have 2 types of desserts (one traditional & one contemporary “traditional”) from the most popular confectionaries favored by locals. I will explain the background of each food you’ll try and link it to Osaka or Japan more broadly. Through this culinary experience, you will certainly come to understand the character of Osaka. And I also guarantee that you'll be full before leaving the tour as said in the proverb Kuidaore! *Food Allergies & Restrictions Osaka is known as the kingdom of carb-rich food. All the food provided on this tour contains wheat flour or fish based broth. For those on a gluten-free or vegan diet, this tour is not suitable. Also, please be advised that this tour cannot accommodate anyone with severe food allergies that can cause illness or life threatening situations. This is because dietary issues are not very common in Japan, and many restaurants and food shops are not aware of cross contamination / contact and thus cross contamination CANNOT be avoided. **Daytime version You'll get a Wagyu beef skewer instead of Sushi. Other things to note Osaka is known as the kingdom of carb-rich food, so most local food is made from WHEAT FLOUR. Also, many traditional dishes in Japan use a FISH based broth. BOTH are included on the tour.

Regarding the whole Tenjinbashi entertainment area as one large cuisine dining, Enjoy exclusive Japanese food & drink with bar-hopping style. This is the most luxury and efficient way to enjoy Osaka food culture. Begin with Takoyaki (In Osaka must eat food, Octopus dumplings) as an appetizer, then taste Fresh Sushi at Sushi bar counter with Sake as the second, move to freak loved BBQ restaurant to taste juicy Wagyu-meat with local beer. We will end up with the rich taste of chewy Japanese noodle 'Ramen' as the last (probably some you never eat before). In total, we will visit 4 places. Basically, at 1 place, 1 drink(except 1st & 4th) & 1- 2 food, then go next. This is Osaka style and especially suits this area. 'Eat and Die' is a famous word which mentions about Osaka town. Tenjinbashi, The Longest shopping street in Japan has a different face in the night. Especially narrow side street has more interesting. I'll show you around scenic Osaka night town. Without a local navigator, Someplace is difficult even for Japanese people to enter, though Osaka night is very kind for drinking people. So you'll feel very comfortable after like a local. I'll try to direct unforgettable Osaka nightlife​ & food Other to note Maximum number is 4-6, because the Restaurant space are limited. ■For vegetarian people, I can arrange some. ■Non alcohol drinks are available on your request.

Close enough from KYOTO ! Guarantee the best price and quality/quantity! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! "One of the tapas bar is historical 80 YEARS OLD classic Japanese tapas bar! Point 1. Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Doutonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who wanna glimpse what a real local night life is. Point 2. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bar which most of them are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! Average cost is about 6000 Yen ($44/€41ish) in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Point 3. You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order your favorite taste which something "adventurous" and sure fire food like seasonal sashimi or variety of meat and veggies. If you find your favorite sake, you can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I am music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

Visitaremos lo mejor de Osaka en 1 día: los barrios icónicos, la comida, los templos y santuarios míticos, y todos esos lugares que hacen de Osaka el lugar más chido de Japón. Comenzaremos en el gran santuario Sumiyoshi y su famoso puente de tambor. Tomaremos el viejo tranvía hacia Tennoji, donde visitaremos el primer templo budista de Japón, Shitennoji, y el famoso Ishinji. Cruzaremos y comeremos en Shinsekai, mi lugar favorito de Osaka. Después, iremos al corazón de la cultura popular, Nippon-bashi y Namba, donde pasaremos por el templo Hozen-ji. Cruzaremos por Dotonbori hasta llegar a Shinsaibashi y Amemura, los barrios más alternativos de Osaka. De ahí, los visitantes pueden elegir terminar en Umeda o el Castillo de Osaka. En Umeda, pasaremos por los modernos edificios y el lugar donde nace una de las historias más famosas de Osaka y Japón "Los amantes suicidas de Sonezaki". En el Castillo de Osaka, les contaré chismes samuráis mientras nos adentramos en los extensos terrenos de lo que alguna vez fue el símbolo de la unificación samurai. En cada lugar les enseñaré la comida local, dónde beber cerveza y sake del bueno. Durante nuestro recorrido, les tomaré fotos con mi cámara para que recuerden su viaje y que, en realidad, ustedes son lo mejor de Osaka. Todos los recorridos son únicos porque se basan en gran parte sobre lo ustedes están buscando en Osaka.

This experience will take you to a deep place where travelers can't reach by themselves. It's for people who are tired of major tourist attractions full of tourists. We'll go to three bars or restaurants in a old town called Juso. These are near downtown Osaka. You can experience the foods and drinks they truly love at bars and restaurants for local Osakans. We'll drink Sake or Japanese beer or local liquor that is familiar to locals and eat unique foods you never ate. Besides, you can see how to make Osaka local food in front of you. And We'll go to the old bar with a history of over 70 years. I'll take photos of you enjoying in these places and give it to you. As someone who was born and raised in Osaka, I think Juso is a must-visit place when you come to Osaka. On this tour you'll feel accepted by the locals! Other things to note Tour fee don't include food and drink. Please be sure to bring cash (Japanese yen) as you can't pay by credit card and cashless apps. At the bars I take you to, drinks starting from about 300 yen a glass, and food is similarly inexpensive. Let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or restrictions. Vegans are welcome to attend, but some dishes are not allowed. On this tour we will go to a standing bar and a place where smoking.

It's beautiful & fresh cycling along the river, which no tourists visit, and we go through local Japanese neighborhood districts, which are beautiful, cozy, and quiet. Especially hidden gems in Nara, cycling along the Saho river, which only local people visit :) With fewer tourists, no cars, and no stress, you'll get a relaxed feeling from a busy Osaka/Kyoto stay. And in Nara park, beside the crowded and busy Todaiji-big Buddha (600yen entrance fee), few people go up to Nigatsudo hall on the hill. This is because the view from the Nigatsu-do hall is just breathtakingly beautiful. But you've got to ride your bicycle up there. So it's a little bit of exercise. We can feed the deer in Nara park while we go cycling around. I'll get the deer crackers for you :) And I'll take some lovely group photos of you while cycling. I'm an excellent selfie photographer! From Nigatsudo hall to the station, it's all the way downhill. But it's an easy way back! We'll get our raincoats and walk around the park if it rains hard. (We ride buses between the station and the park.) There is a sake brewery in town, and we can try Sake tasting if you want. (500yen Extra charge) Other things to note Please make sure that you can ride bicycles very well. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. Please bring your cap or hat to prevent health problems caused by heat strokes.

Have you tried Okonomiyaki? Let's enjoy cooking Osaka soul food Okonomiyaki with Osaka locals! Let's cook Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza / savory pancake) , Miso soup and Japanese sweets! I will teach you the most simple way to cook, so you can cook Okonomiyaki at home! I can accommodate your request ( Vegan, Halal, Gluten free, etc) I have been having this experience for more than 5 years even though my English is not enough, but I really enjoy teaching this, because guests also enjoy cooking and cultural exchange!! I sometimes invite our Osaka friends, so guests can enjoy talking with Osaka locals! Let's cook together and enjoy conversation with us! Other things to note Please let me know if you are vegetarian or have any food allergies.

You can join this tour from Kyoto, Osaka or Nara. The location is at countryside, so please check the logistics in advance. The tour begins after meeting in my café, “d:matcha Kyoto” then we start the walking uphill through the town’s winding streets surrounded by houses built in Japanese traditional style. The first spot to visit is the scenic Yubune tea field. We continue walking surrounded by idyllic terraced fields and stunning panoramic views of endless greenery of rice and tea plantations. As we get close to the top of Hakusan Shrine, the scenery changes, we will walk through the cedar woods, experience both the fresh air high up on the mountain and the serenity of the forest. Our destination will be at d:matcha's organic tea farm and join our tea picking activity. Finally, we will head back to our meeting point, and you will try green tea tempura made with the tea leaves you picked, after that you will have the chance to enjoy a tea tasting session and you will learn to whisk your own matcha. Tea realetd Runch will be served. (We can offer vegan and gluten free food) More info is in "dmatcha" website. Other things to note Bring your camera, sunscreen, and cash/ credit card for additional purchases. I recommend long pants and closed shoes especially when it rains. You can enjoy food, and desserts in our green tea concept d:matcha Kyoto.

Information Honmachi classroom until June 2023. Reservations from July 2023 will be at a different location. Add two classrooms. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. In the January 2023 issue of Nagomi, a tea ceremony at a temple in Kyoto, which our classroom will hold in February, was published in tea ceremony magazine. Many customers have made reservations for May 2023. The current, we received an offer of a cultural experience in our classroom from the world's most rated five-star hotel. The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In January 2021, Japanese culture precious wood was nominated for the Travel & Hospitality Awards. In March 2021,Japanese culture precious wood was selected as the winner of the Travel & Hospitality Awards Learning Experience of the Year in Japan. In the classroom experience . 1.Wear a kimono and take it home 2.Tea ceremony by qualified tea master 3.Wear a kimono and take it home and Tea ceremony In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony The guidance of the person in charge can only experience here.Other things to note There is an additional charge if you are late　for the experience time.There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.Advance reservation system.

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do here as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! Please note this is not food tour, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour. Even though the time is limited, you are welcome to grab something quick to eat during my tour too!!

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) First we'll get a taste of retro Osaka. Be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained by night: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Here eat at 2 stalls, trying 2 local delicious side dishes/snacks. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. A stones throw away you'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties...forming an incredible ambiance in the middle of the city: A surreal experience! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, war, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, pachinko, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, you'll have the option to eat a full dinner at a tasty restaurant after the tour has finished Other things to note Please bring decent shoes (we will walk at a medium pace on flat ground for 2.5hrs). Also be prepared to eat a lot of delicious food.....we will go to 2 stalls. If you want to come to the dinner after the tour finishes please join us.

We'll introduce you to both the highlights and secret spots of Osaka, paired with stories about each and every one of them. Get tons of recommendations of my favourite places to eat, and what else to see, so get ready to dive deep into Osaka-ben culture! You will also get an insightful understanding of everyday Japanese customs, including topics that local guides may not be comfortable letting visitors know about, so please ask me any questions! Slip through the non-touristy bar zones of Osaka, and even get a glimpse of a Yakuza clubhouse. We'll check out a traditional food market where top chefs continue to shop at everyday (daytime tours only). We'll contrast that by ducking into quiet cobblestoned back alleys to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old history. Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. You'll get to hear plenty of interesting stories about Osaka along the way & get some fantastic photo opportunities. On night tours, you'll be dazzled by the retrograde neon all over the city and the exciting nightlife that Osaka is so famous for. This tour is known for exposing the contrasting faces of Osaka! NOTES: The tour runs between 2.5 hours to 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for the weather, and bring a device to take photos if you so desire!

Enjoy the freshly caught sashimi platter and Japan's only "Wagyu" tasting course with a wide variety of carefully selected sake in Osaka's high-class restaurant district. Learn from a seasoned Japanese chef with easy-to-understand explanations on how to properly select fresh fish for sashimi, how to tell apart each cut of Wagyu beef and how to pair them with a variety of amazing sake. Fresh seasonal vegetables, white rice and Japanese pickled vegetables are included. Located in Osaka’s premiere restaurant and night life district, enjoy a night on the town at Teppanyaki Toyota. While on my tour, I will carefully explain and walk you through each dish and give you a better understanding of each cut’s characteristics and my creative thought process when designing these dishes. How to select sake and pair them with a Wagyu beef and fishes is essential to the overall enjoyment. So that I will explain the points of "Sake"choice. It is generally said that sake goes well with meals, and I would like you to experience a more compatible marriage on this tour.

Nara was Japan's first capital 1300 years ago. Discover old city Nara & real Japan. We visit 3 world heritage sites, Nara park and hidden jem. We meet at Kintetsu Nara station of Kintetsu railway at 9:30 AM. (1)Begin the tour with the statue of Gyoki. (2)Enjoy walking shopping street and explore Nara famous food and Nara souvenir. (3)Enjoy Yomogi-Mochi at famous sweets shop (4) Kohfukuji Temple(world heritage) (5)Nara Park Visit places only locals know. I explain the habit of visiting temples and shrines and how Japanese pray, the difference between temples and shrines. Explore the basis and background they have. (6)Sagiike pond (7)The shrine with the Japanese Shinto deities of love (8)Kasuga Taisha shrine (world heritage) (9)break for lunch at a nice Japanese Udon restaurant. Lunch fee is not included. Cash is required. (10) If time permits, I will do a quick Origami lesson. (11)Todaiji-Temple Great Statue of Buddha (world heritage)　Admission fee is required. (cash only) Tour ends at Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji-Temple. You can walk or take a bus to the station. If you need any questions about how to get back to the station, I can give you the instructions. Notes: There will be a lot of walking on this tour. I recommend you come wearing comfortable walking shoes

Do you want to experience Japanese nature deeply? How about hiking a holly and historical mountain, Mt. Kongo in Osaka? We take bus for 30 minutes from the meeting point. In the beginning, you feel nature by tasting fresh mountain water. Also, you can stop by a genuine tofu shop. There are several popular courses, but I lead you to a secret one. On the course, you hike up for 2 hours and experience various things like ・Walking along a beautiful creek, ・Climbing rocks (Don't worry. It is just few steps), ・Being impressed by 3 waterfalls, ・Going up a creek by hopping stones, and more! On the peak, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery. I also show you a temple (at the summit!) and a miracle elder couple cedar. On the way down, we take the main course for 1 hour and greet other hikers. At last, you enjoy fishing for rainbow trout at a fishing ground. Surprisingly, you eat caught fresh fish in two delicious ways (grilled and fried) for lunch at an on-site restaurant. ※A light meal and lunch are NOT included. Please expect 1500 to 2000 yen each person for lunch. ※We meet up at Kawachinagano station at 8:45 am. ※Depending on the situation such as bad weather and your condition, the course is subject to be altered. ※This is available in winter. It would be snowy from mid of December to February. Crampons are provided.

This 3hr long walking tour involves 6 food stops and a little sightseeing that covers many iconic landmarks and hidden spots along with the history behind them. You will try several kinds of unique food loved by locals in Osaka for decades. You’ll also have 2 types of desserts (one traditional & one contemporary “traditional”) from the most popular confectionaries favored by locals. I will explain the background of each food you’ll try and link it to Osaka or Japan more broadly. Through this culinary experience, you will certainly come to understand the character of Osaka. And I also guarantee that you'll be full before leaving the tour as said in the proverb Kuidaore! *Food Allergies & Restrictions Osaka is known as the kingdom of carb-rich food. All the food provided on this tour contains wheat flour or fish based broth. For those on a gluten-free or vegan diet, this tour is not suitable. Also, please be advised that this tour cannot accommodate anyone with severe food allergies that can cause illness or life threatening situations. This is because dietary issues are not very common in Japan, and many restaurants and food shops are not aware of cross contamination / contact and thus cross contamination CANNOT be avoided. **Daytime version You'll get a Wagyu beef skewer instead of Sushi. Other things to note Osaka is known as the kingdom of carb-rich food, so most local food is made from WHEAT FLOUR. Also, many traditional dishes in Japan use a FISH based broth. BOTH are included on the tour.

Regarding the whole Tenjinbashi entertainment area as one large cuisine dining, Enjoy exclusive Japanese food & drink with bar-hopping style. This is the most luxury and efficient way to enjoy Osaka food culture. Begin with Takoyaki (In Osaka must eat food, Octopus dumplings) as an appetizer, then taste Fresh Sushi at Sushi bar counter with Sake as the second, move to freak loved BBQ restaurant to taste juicy Wagyu-meat with local beer. We will end up with the rich taste of chewy Japanese noodle 'Ramen' as the last (probably some you never eat before). In total, we will visit 4 places. Basically, at 1 place, 1 drink(except 1st & 4th) & 1- 2 food, then go next. This is Osaka style and especially suits this area. 'Eat and Die' is a famous word which mentions about Osaka town. Tenjinbashi, The Longest shopping street in Japan has a different face in the night. Especially narrow side street has more interesting. I'll show you around scenic Osaka night town. Without a local navigator, Someplace is difficult even for Japanese people to enter, though Osaka night is very kind for drinking people. So you'll feel very comfortable after like a local. I'll try to direct unforgettable Osaka nightlife​ & food Other to note Maximum number is 4-6, because the Restaurant space are limited. ■For vegetarian people, I can arrange some. ■Non alcohol drinks are available on your request.

Close enough from KYOTO ! Guarantee the best price and quality/quantity! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! "One of the tapas bar is historical 80 YEARS OLD classic Japanese tapas bar! Point 1. Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Doutonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who wanna glimpse what a real local night life is. Point 2. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bar which most of them are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! Average cost is about 6000 Yen ($44/€41ish) in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Point 3. You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order your favorite taste which something "adventurous" and sure fire food like seasonal sashimi or variety of meat and veggies. If you find your favorite sake, you can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I am music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

Visitaremos lo mejor de Osaka en 1 día: los barrios icónicos, la comida, los templos y santuarios míticos, y todos esos lugares que hacen de Osaka el lugar más chido de Japón. Comenzaremos en el gran santuario Sumiyoshi y su famoso puente de tambor. Tomaremos el viejo tranvía hacia Tennoji, donde visitaremos el primer templo budista de Japón, Shitennoji, y el famoso Ishinji. Cruzaremos y comeremos en Shinsekai, mi lugar favorito de Osaka. Después, iremos al corazón de la cultura popular, Nippon-bashi y Namba, donde pasaremos por el templo Hozen-ji. Cruzaremos por Dotonbori hasta llegar a Shinsaibashi y Amemura, los barrios más alternativos de Osaka. De ahí, los visitantes pueden elegir terminar en Umeda o el Castillo de Osaka. En Umeda, pasaremos por los modernos edificios y el lugar donde nace una de las historias más famosas de Osaka y Japón "Los amantes suicidas de Sonezaki". En el Castillo de Osaka, les contaré chismes samuráis mientras nos adentramos en los extensos terrenos de lo que alguna vez fue el símbolo de la unificación samurai. En cada lugar les enseñaré la comida local, dónde beber cerveza y sake del bueno. Durante nuestro recorrido, les tomaré fotos con mi cámara para que recuerden su viaje y que, en realidad, ustedes son lo mejor de Osaka. Todos los recorridos son únicos porque se basan en gran parte sobre lo ustedes están buscando en Osaka.

This experience will take you to a deep place where travelers can't reach by themselves. It's for people who are tired of major tourist attractions full of tourists. We'll go to three bars or restaurants in a old town called Juso. These are near downtown Osaka. You can experience the foods and drinks they truly love at bars and restaurants for local Osakans. We'll drink Sake or Japanese beer or local liquor that is familiar to locals and eat unique foods you never ate. Besides, you can see how to make Osaka local food in front of you. And We'll go to the old bar with a history of over 70 years. I'll take photos of you enjoying in these places and give it to you. As someone who was born and raised in Osaka, I think Juso is a must-visit place when you come to Osaka. On this tour you'll feel accepted by the locals! Other things to note Tour fee don't include food and drink. Please be sure to bring cash (Japanese yen) as you can't pay by credit card and cashless apps. At the bars I take you to, drinks starting from about 300 yen a glass, and food is similarly inexpensive. Let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or restrictions. Vegans are welcome to attend, but some dishes are not allowed. On this tour we will go to a standing bar and a place where smoking.

You can learn about how to make Handmade Udon and enjoy the Udon you made. You can also bring it back to your home. Handmade udon made by ourselves is chewier and softer than udon sold in stores. All people who don't have any skill can easily experience. Both kids and adults can enjoy the udon. I'd like to foreiner know one of the traditional Japanese food and share the joy of making it together. Our restaurant is in the Michelin guide. Other things to note Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! You need to be on time! We shall not be responsible for any troubles. Please contact me before booking if you join my class alone！

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do here as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! Please note this is not food tour, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour. Even though the time is limited, you are welcome to grab something quick to eat during my tour too!!

Hi there, I’m Yuki a local from Japan, Osaka. Menu 1. Tempura - Don-Buri It means rice and tempura in the same dish. For Tempura Don first comes the yummy sauce. This is where I’ll show you my secret technique on how to make Tempura scrumsously crunchy. 2. Miso Soup Our class program aims to create miso soup the most authentic and traditional way. It is achieved by carefully shaving the dried bonito fish using handcrafted shaving equipment. Something that most Japanese locals have never experienced before. By making it by this method we ensure the miso soup is going to be fresh with real flavours. The cooking course will be taught on location at a historic & wood-crafted Japanese-styled home dating back to over a century. You will be cooking surrounded by traditional bonsai & local food gardens. The area is very quiet and has a traditional atmosphere - you can also book to stay. I sometimes invite my local friends to my cooking class! After class, let’s have a chat together, we can exchange language, culture and fun time. :)

It's beautiful & fresh cycling along the river, which no tourists visit, and we go through local Japanese neighborhood districts, which are beautiful, cozy, and quiet. Especially hidden gems in Nara, cycling along the Saho river, which only local people visit :) With fewer tourists, no cars, and no stress, you'll get a relaxed feeling from a busy Osaka/Kyoto stay. And in Nara park, beside the crowded and busy Todaiji-big Buddha (600yen entrance fee), few people go up to Nigatsudo hall on the hill. This is because the view from the Nigatsu-do hall is just breathtakingly beautiful. But you've got to ride your bicycle up there. So it's a little bit of exercise. We can feed the deer in Nara park while we go cycling around. I'll get the deer crackers for you :) And I'll take some lovely group photos of you while cycling. I'm an excellent selfie photographer! From Nigatsudo hall to the station, it's all the way downhill. But it's an easy way back! We'll get our raincoats and walk around the park if it rains hard. (We ride buses between the station and the park.) There is a sake brewery in town, and we can try Sake tasting if you want. (500yen Extra charge) Other things to note Please make sure that you can ride bicycles very well. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. Please bring your cap or hat to prevent health problems caused by heat strokes.

This experience is a hands-on practice of permaculture and community gardening on the 400 years old estate just outside of our traditional Japanese house. You'll join our gardening team and get your hands dirty. You can come from 8.30am~9am. We work in the forest garden until 12 noon. Then, we have a seasonal farm to table lunch around 12.30 and the day is over. If you want, you can have a shower at the end of the experience. This activity is a good follow-up for the voyagers that enjoyed our other experience "Food forest tasting & Japan lord mansion" and want to participate in building the resilience of our community. We call our special place "Niwamori BFF Nara Japan" and we aim to make it a permaculture hub and biodiversity refuge in Nara city. We will do some gardening activities, talk about how the plants communicate and how to build a healthy soil. You can go at your own rhythm. Relax, enjoy the nature and let the garden "zenify" your soul. At the end of the session, you'll be able to pick your own organic, seasonal lunch. We are eating this way for the last two years and trust us, it's the tastiest meals we ever had in our lives. Nothing beats a fresh, slow growing, nutrient packed, home grown veggie. So, what do you say, you'd like to try gardening with us for a few hours? Jump in! Other things to note You do not need to have experience gardening to join this program. Please bring extra clothes to change into and wear shoes that can survive a little dirt. From May to October there are mosquitoes in the field. We recommended to come in long sleeves and long pants.

Be a local. Escape from "touristic area" and explore deep Osaka with native Japanese party master. We will host you as Friend. Note: This tour is optimized base on guests feedback. We usually walk a lot to escape tourist area an explore area. We must wait in line to get in poplar place. If you don't like that tell us before, we customize for you. If have any requests, feel free to ask us. We also available -Luxury plan -Deeper Night Life plans -Non alcohol plan -Vegetarian/Vegan/Pescatarian plan -Dessert plan -Other district If you want to go tour in the Morning/Afternoon/Late Night, we can arrange it for you. Ask us. Detail: At first will have short orientation how to enjoy Japanese night life with local Osakan people. We walk to first place in narrow street. Eat Japanease foods and drinks. I will tell you REAL Japanese life. After that we explore underground and go other drinking area. I will explain what is the difference and where you should go and should not go. We get into Japanese Izakaya and eat uniq foods. Then we explore area and walk to other nightlife area. I will teach you Japanese phrase. We will try to do local experienc. We are also available after party if you want. Honestly we are almost zero profit after deduct Airbnb commission. If you satisfied our guide, we are appreciate pay some tips for supporting local guide.

Have you tried Okonomiyaki? Let's enjoy cooking Osaka soul food Okonomiyaki with Osaka locals! Let's cook Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza / savory pancake) , Miso soup and Japanese sweets! I will teach you the most simple way to cook, so you can cook Okonomiyaki at home! I can accommodate your request ( Vegan, Halal, Gluten free, etc) I have been having this experience for more than 5 years even though my English is not enough, but I really enjoy teaching this, because guests also enjoy cooking and cultural exchange!! I sometimes invite our Osaka friends, so guests can enjoy talking with Osaka locals! Let's cook together and enjoy conversation with us! Other things to note Please let me know if you are vegetarian or have any food allergies.

You can join this tour from Kyoto, Osaka or Nara. The location is at countryside, so please check the logistics in advance. The tour begins after meeting in my café, “d:matcha Kyoto” then we start the walking uphill through the town’s winding streets surrounded by houses built in Japanese traditional style. The first spot to visit is the scenic Yubune tea field. We continue walking surrounded by idyllic terraced fields and stunning panoramic views of endless greenery of rice and tea plantations. As we get close to the top of Hakusan Shrine, the scenery changes, we will walk through the cedar woods, experience both the fresh air high up on the mountain and the serenity of the forest. Our destination will be at d:matcha's organic tea farm and join our tea picking activity. Finally, we will head back to our meeting point, and you will try green tea tempura made with the tea leaves you picked, after that you will have the chance to enjoy a tea tasting session and you will learn to whisk your own matcha. Tea realetd Runch will be served. (We can offer vegan and gluten free food) More info is in "dmatcha" website. Other things to note Bring your camera, sunscreen, and cash/ credit card for additional purchases. I recommend long pants and closed shoes especially when it rains. You can enjoy food, and desserts in our green tea concept d:matcha Kyoto.