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A brightly lit castle with multiple tiers and green roofs, surrounded by trees. 1
A stone bridge over water, a castle with multiple tiers, and surrounding trees. 2
A bronze statue of a bear with a large eye and a toothy grin, set against a green chain-link fence. 3
By Kin Tanuki

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 161 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore Osaka's folklore and legends on a guided walking tour
    • Follow hidden myths from Osaka Castle to Namba’s historic streets
    • Learn how Osaka's real history inspired legends and urban folklore
    • Encounter yōkai, spirits, and mysterious tales in Osaka’s backstreets
    • Experience a cultural walk uncovering stories about Osaka beyond guidebooks

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3-chōme-1-17 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0012, Japan | We’ll meet outside Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi or Chuo Line), at Exit 1B. Please come to the top of the stairs, where you’ll find us in front of the 7-Eleven.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Shared Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Join a shared group walking tour and explore Osaka’s legends and folklore alongside other travelers.
This option is conducted in English and limited to a small group for a relaxed experience.

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:00
Price details
RM 161.35 x 2 AdultsRM 322.70
Total
Price is RM 322.70
Until Sat, 7 Nov

Private Tour (Your Group Only)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Enjoy the tour as a private experience, exclusively for your group.
The private option can be conducted in English or French—please select your preferred language when booking.

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
RM 486.61 x 2 AdultsRM 973.22
Total
Price is RM 973.22
Until Sat, 7 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    3-hour guided walking tour with a local guide
  • Inclusions
    Short train ride used during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Stories of historical figures and Japanese folklore
  • Inclusions
    Small-group experience
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities (optional)

What you can expect

  • Starting at Osaka Castle, the symbol of Japan’s unification, and ending in Namba, the merchant heart that shaped modern Osaka, this experience connects history, culture and local stories.

    Along the way, discover how real historical figures turned into legends and step into the world of yōkai, spirits and mysterious beings that still linger in the city’s backstreets.

    This relaxed yet informative walking tour takes you through culturally significant landmarks and small alleys, revealing how folklore has influenced Osaka’s identity over centuries.

    Timeless legends, ancient myths and local tales rarely mentioned in guidebooks await you!

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3-chōme-1-17 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0012, Japan | We’ll meet outside Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi or Chuo Line), at Exit 1B. Please come to the top of the stairs, where you’ll find us in front of the 7-Eleven.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan