MARUZEN & JUNKUDO Umeda tours

I was worried that it would be canceled because there was a forecast for rain yesterday and today in Osaka, but luckily it didn't rain while the bus was running, which was nice. They provided blankets, but it was a bit cold. The bus seats were very close together, and the Japanese couple behind me talked so loudly that my ears started bleeding. Japan has the same time zone as Korea, but the sun sets much earlier. At first, I tried to book the 7:10 bus, but it wasn't available, so I chose the 5:10 bus. It would have been even colder if I had chosen the 7:10 bus. The Midosuji lighting was pretty.

Our guide, Chao, was amazing, funny and knowledgeable. He was also a fan of the sport who made us fans of the sport. Sumo is the best!

the best way to experience long distance places is by booking a tour. a hassle free and having a tour guide managing your time in each places visited. so far i enjoyed every places from this tour. prepare extra cash for ticket ride to The Biwako Terrace. their cafe’s and restaurants accepts CC payment. i did not regret paying to relax and enjoy my drink in the Infinity Lounge. summer was really hot in Japan so i had umbrella and a portable fan.

the driver was really early, and he made sure to drive us safely to kyoto. it made travelling with my senior parents easy and convenient, plus we have luggages

One of the best walking tours we have done. The route (slightly different to that advertised) took us around the Namba and Dotonburi areas and showcased the diversity of all the local neighbourhoods. Our guide, Maria, was really engaging and told us lots of amazing facts and shared tips, knowledge and ideas we would never have gleaned from guide books alone. We loved every minute of the tour and would highly recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed my time with Antoine, my guide for the evening, messaged me well in advance to set an itinerary based of my personal interests on what I wanted to see. he put some interesting stops at places and buildings with interesting histories and characters. I would definitely recommend this.

We had the absolute privilege of spending the day in Osaka with Emiko as our tour guide, and let me just say—she’s a 10 out of 10 (and if we could give 11 stars, we would!). From the moment we met her, Emiko impressed us with her incredible knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. She answered every question (and we had a lot!), navigated us through Osaka with patience and ease, and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of the entire day. She was not just a guide—she was our translator, cultural ambassador, and new friend all wrapped into one! If you’re visiting Osaka, consider yourself lucky if Emiko is your guide. She’s the real deal—warm, smart, organized, and a total joy to spend the day with. Thank you, Emiko, for making our time in Osaka unforgettable!

Me and mom had a great start with the help of Max Yahagi from City Unscripted that guided us on our first trip at Osaka. We were toured on most of the tourist spots around area, including how to travel using the train and knowing spots that are not too common for tourists. Will definitely book again.