Osaka Backtreet Gourmet & Botanical Garden by Team Labo

Art, Culture, & Historical

Hiroki D.

5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
Osaka
Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese (Native)
5 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 4 people

【ONE FREE MEAL 】*Choose from Osaka's local foods

Osaka is known as a city where everyone eat in too much, and there are many delicious local foods such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, udon, and doteyaki many more.

Let's try Osaka's local foods one by one.

At the botanical garden, you can enjoy the illuminations of beautiful and fantastic artwork created by teamLab.

Meeting Point

At yout hotel or Meet in front of Don Quijote

06:00 PM

Meet in front of Don Quijote

Don Quijote, a wholesale discount store in front of Shin-Imamiya Station

It is also accessible from the subway of Dobutsuen-mae Station.

06:30 PM

Jyan-Jyan Yokochou

Oden-Yakitori- Gyoza-Karaage-Takoyaki-Kushikatsu-Udon and sweets at the end.

You will eat local Osaka cuisine one by one. You can skip what you don't want to eat.

Depending on the store, 1 drink, and a side menu table charge are included.

*Around 20:00, we will walk to the subway station and take a train for 30 minutes from Dobutsuen-mae Station to Nagai Station

08:30 PM

Botanical Garden

*Botanical Garden 1 ticket is included in the guide fee!!

The Nagai Botanical Garden has an area of ​​about 240,000 square meters and about 1,200 kinds of plants, and the flowers and trees change with the seasons.

It is very impressive that the TeamLab transforms the botanical park into art and lightwork.

11:00 PM

At your hotel or The Botanical Garden

Ending Point

At your hotel or The Botanical Garden

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

first dish

guide fee

tickets for the botanical garden

transportation fee (you and the guide)


What‘s not included

meal

shopping

Important Information

◆IMPORTANT◆

・Despite my available dates may be blocked my schedule could be opened by adjusting the time. So, send me messages. I will try to fit your needs as I can.


・I also have another job to do, so if your desired schedule is more than a month ahead, I will adjust the schedule. So, please contact me if necessary.


Thank you for checking my booking condition!!

・It is welcome to customize your tour. Inquiry me!

・Preferably, all reservations must be completed 14 days in advance due to my research for spots and my schedule adjustments.

However, I can accept a request on the same day if it is urgent.

・I can also guide you in other areas such as Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, Wakayama, Mie, Kobe, Himeji, Shikoku Island, and Hiroshima. (I do not stay overnight in distant areas)



Botanical Graden is closed every Monday

If you have any food allergies or health problems, please let the guide know in advance.

・Enjoy the Osaka Gourmet tour in the downtown of Osaka.

・Indulge yourself in the illumination art created by teamLab.

(Participants must not enter the garden park drunk.)

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is famous for Osaka ?

Osaka is known as a city where eat too much, and there are many delicious local foods such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, udon, and doteyaki.

Osaka is also a city where people love cheap things, and there are many shops that sold a lot of affordable products.

Don Quijote is very convenient for shopping because you can find anything from daily necessities to miscellaneous goods and hobbies. It's also reasonably priced.

Illuminations that color the night in Osaka.

You can see the projection mapping on the big main road and the old city hall during the holiday season in winter.

Here at the botanical garden, you can enjoy illumination art by teamLab.

Reviews

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Anne L.

5 / 5
May 26, 2024

A great half day tour in OSAKA

On my recent trip to Japan, I had the pleasure of going on a guided tour of Osaka with Hiroki. He was very patient and took the time to carefully customise our tour for an unforgettable experience in Osaka. He also accommodated our schedule for the visit to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Hiroki's tour was well-organised, with timely pickups and comfortable transportation between locations, allowing for a more personalised experience. He also ensured ample time was given at each stop to explore, take photos, and enjoy the surroundings without feeling rushed. This tour of Osaka was a perfect blend of food and modern city life. It was so much fun, providing a unique experience of why Osaka is such a beloved destination. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, this tour offers something for everyone. I highly recommend Hiroki's Osaka tour to anyone looking to experience the city's heart and soul. Hiroki personalised tour is a fantastic way to see the major sights, learn about local culture, and make lasting memories. Osaka's charm and Hiroki's excellent tour guide made this an exceptional part of my Japan trip.

Hiroki D.

I am so glad to meet with a wonderful family. I am happy that you were enthusiastic about fishing in the fish pond. I wish this tour would have been a good memory for all of you. Please come back to Japan anytime. Thank you very much.

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Vivian H.

5 / 5
May 26, 2024

Fantastic Tour to Kobe Japan - Mary 2024

Dear Hiroki San, Thank you so much for the amazing tour in Kobe! Your exceptional attention to detail and insights allowed us to see everything we wanted without any hassle from start to finish and it made our trip both enjoyable and memorable. I truly appreciated that we were able to customize our tour to what we wanted to see and experience. Your preparation, organizational skills and flexibility were evident throughout the entire tour. Also, I appreciated you taking your personal time to research and answer all of my inquiries. Thank you once again for fantastic tour!

Hiroki D.

Thank you, Vivian. I also enjoyed the time with you all. I hope you will come back to Japan in the future. Thank you very much.

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Eric H.

5 / 5
May 22, 2024

Half-Day Visit in Osaka with Hiroki

Hiroki took me on a private half-day tour of Osaka highlights, including Osaka Castle. He’s very knowledgeable and personable, so a complete joy to act as a representative of this bustling city. Since I didn’t have the time today to go inside the castle, he kindly arranged for me to “skip” the long ticket line by purchasing a ticket for me online, then emailing it to my phone for use the next day or two. He also explained where I should enter the shorter queue and show the QR code for quick admission…perfect!

Hiroki D.

Thank you for using my service. I believe you could get to the bars without lost yesterday. It was a wonderful day. Thank you! Enjoy staying in Japan. I hope you will make new discoveries on this trip. I hope you take care of your health. Hiroki

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Xavier C.

5 / 5
May 19, 2024

Great introduction to Osaka food

Hiroki is a very friendly and very knowledgeable guide. We loved the 2 food tours we did with him and visiting behind the scenes of Osaka! Definitely dined and enjoyed sights that we wouldn't have discovered on our own! We highly recommend him.

Hiroki D.

Thank you for the wonderful time. I also enjoyed spending time with you guys in Osaka. I hope you are coming back to Osaka again to get to know Osaka better. Thank you!! Have a great time in Kanazawa!! Hiroki

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