A Great Mix of the Old & New of Osaka City... oh yeah! A private tour - to maintain the unique energy of your group. Have any special interests or requests? We can add it to your Osaka experience, just let us know. Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)....another Oh yeah! You will have a fluent English Speaking local guide. Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48 hours to plan your personalized experience and finalize our meeting point. For tours less than 48 hours, we will contact you sooner.
Enjoy the Osaka Castle grounds as we walk to the Osaka Castle. Whether we chose to enter the castle or not, there will be plenty to see along the way.
Where one of the main night-life happens in Osaka. Known for the lighted billboard signs, and fun designed shop signs. Plenty to do and see, no matter which direction you look.
One of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
Famous in the area for foodies. You can try some carry and eat foods. See all the delicacy ingredients that Osaka has to offer, and get a good idea about a part of Japan's culinary culture.
Buddhist Temple started in the Meiji era. Ashes of human remains are used to create their statues. The annual burial ceremony on 21 April brings in tens of thousands of worshippers. The head priest was an architect, and designed the unique entry, etc.
Osaka’s premier electronics, anime, and pop-culture This district.features over 500 shops specializing in computers, cameras, retro video games, plastic models, and manga.
A quiet, 17th-century Buddhist sanctuary hidden right in the bustling Namba and Dotonbori district of Osaka. It is famous for its moss-covered statue of Fudo Myo-o (Mizukake Fudo), where visitors splash water on the statue to pray for luck and wishes.
We will provide a photo of your host.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Osaka's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Kobe Ports lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $263 per person for this Kobe experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will provide a photo of your host.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Michele was very personable, and gave us good background of Osaka history and current life in unaccented English. She picked us up at the court and made sure we knew our way back to the ship on the tram line.
Thank you for your 5-stars. We really appreciate your review, and know it will help other travelers to Japan.
Michelle did a great job tailoring our Osaka tour to “must see” locations and sprinkled in a few hidden gems in between stops. She can adjust the pace from fast to slow wherever desired. We asked her many questions and enjoyed her explanations of Japanese culture both past and present. She has outstanding American English and a bubbly fun personality.
Thank you for your review. We always appreciate reviews that not only helps us understand our guests more, but also helps our future guests understand the vibe of our company. We are glad you enjoyed your experience with us.
Guide claims she showed up but we waited for an hour and no one showed up. We paid $390 for two people and received nothing. Do not book with Viator. Viator refused to refund our payment.
Hello, this is Michelle (the guide that was to meet you), and I am personally responding to your review. Thank you for your feedback, and am very sorry you feel that I was the one who did not show up. *Our time to meet was at 9:30am, and I messaged you multiple times (via Viator, Whatsapp, and cell phone directly), between 7:45am and 9:50am, with no response. (I have documented proof) Finally at 12:14pm, I get the first message from you on Viator, and shortly after one message on Whatsapp, stating that you had been waiting for me for 1-hour, from 9am to 10am. I am wondering why there were no messages to me between 9am and 10am? Or asking Viator, (as you did after-all, but after noon, well after our tour time). Also we were to meet at 9:30am, and am wondering why you were waiting for me since 9am (stating that you were wondering where I am). When I had to mark this tour as a no-show, I had documented proof of all my communication attempts, as well a photo of the port, with clock in the background, showing that I was there at the port. Meta data on the photo can show this. I also spoke to a port attendant, notifying them that I was looking for guests, for in case guests asked them for help looking for me. There was some confusion with this booking as well. You let me know once we communicated, that I was supposed to take you both to the airport... ...but the tour booked was from the Kobe Port, to Osaka, and back to Kobe City again. I am sorry that this was not a good experience for the both of us. From you feeling that I simply did not show up, and having a bad feeling for your day, of me, or Viator... ....and for me to have shown up and trying many different ways to find you both, only to not succeed and hope that you both were okay.
Michelle was incredible! This was easily one of the best tours we’ve taken, and she’s one of the best guides we’ve had across all the countries we’ve visited. Her energy, knowledge, and love for Osaka made the city come alive in a way we’ll never forget. From hidden local spots to the stories behind Osaka’s food and culture, every part of the experience felt authentic and personal. We left with a much deeper appreciation for the city and can’t recommend this tour enough!
Oh wow....we are very happy to hear that City Panorama and Michelle was able to give you such a great memory of your Japan trip. Authentic local expertise, personal, and great synergy between guide and guest is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for such a detailed review; we really appreciate it.
Michelle, our guide, was excellent. She took us to the Osaka castle using public transportation which was an experience. She also took us to several other places offering much information. She speaks perfect english which is a plus. She’s knowledgeable and very personable. Would highly recommend her.
Thank you for your review. It will help guide others who may be interested in this tour as well. We are glad that you had an enjoyable time in Osaka, and enjoyed Michelle so much as your guide.
We enjoyed our tour experience with City Panorama so much the last time, that when visiting Japan again with our friends, we had to book with them again. This tour is tailored to what our group is most interested in, and there was just enough information to have us dive deeper into our Japan experience, without it feeling like a school trip. It was another fun experience. Thank you
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience so much that you wanted to be guests of ours again. We appreciate it.
Michelle is a fantastic guide who communicated well from initial booking to our meet up during our cruise stop in Kobe. Her English is perfect since she’s American Japanese. She tailored our day based on our interests (ie beauty/ skincare for my daughter and local eats for my hubby) plus we hit all the key sites such as Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Namba, and more! It did rain for a little bit and the upside was it cooled down the July heat and reduced crowds. We learned history, fun facts, and the best place to taste Kobe beef. Thanks for an incredible day!
Thank you for such a detailed review of not just your experience in Osaka, but also your Osaka guide Michelle. We are glad that you and your family were able to get a lot of personalization out of your private tour.
We docked in Kobe, then took the train to Osaka. It was closer than we expected. We visited what was on our must-go, to Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori. Michelle then suggested a couple other places, including a temple that uses its followers ashes to create their statues. . We enjoyed all that we saw, as well enjoyed Michelle’s energy and sense of humor. She gave us an in-depth view of Japan besides the tourists spots too. Highly recommend her.
Thank you for your detailed review. This helps everyone know what to expect. We are glad you really enjoyed Michelle as your guide as well.
Our tour guide, Michelle, was fantastic. She gave us great recommendations for sites to visit, where to eat, gave lots of information about Japanese culture and helped us quickly navigate trains. Really terrific!😀
I am glad you all enjoyed your trip with Michelle. . Thank you for your detailed and nice review 😊🙏 Michelle really loves her Kansai area, and cares about her guests receiving top notch experiences. 😊✨
We met Michelle at the JR Kobe railway station and we took the train to Osaka. First stop was the Osaka Castle and then the busy, busy downtown market area. We had Sumo Wrestling tickets we had to pick up and Michelle was an angel helping us to finally pick them up for the tournament next day. I was ready to give up due to the complexities involved, but Michelle persevered and she was successful. Lastly our visit to the Isshinji Temple was amazing.
Thank you for this lovely review. . We are glad your Sumo tournament worked out after-all 😀 . Yes, Michelle will go beyond to make your Japan experience the best it can be 😊
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Kobe Ports | 7 hours | 4.6 (10) | $263 | |
 Shore excursion: Private Full Day Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port | 6–10 hours | 4.7 (48) | $490 | View |
 Kobe City's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Kobe Port | 4–7 hours | 5.0 (22) | $148 | View |
 Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port | 6–10 hours | 5.0 (10) | $490 | View |
 Private Car Tour to Kyoto & Beyond | Kobe/Osaka Shore Excursion | 8–10 hours | 5.0 (35) | $293 | View |
 Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide | 3–8 hours | 4.8 (77) | $120 | View |
 Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Kyoto from Kobe Port | 8 hours | 4.6 (17) | $418 | View |