Top 10 Photography Tours in Osaka, Kinki

May 21, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
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1. Cosplay Photo Experience in Osaka

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Make unforgettable memories in Japan by experiencing cosplay or Wafuku, Japanese traditional attire, in Osaka. Choose one costume with two backgrounds. Try on a popular Anime costume and get your photo taken! Get your photos sent to you through social media and get a printed copy as well!

Inclusions: Photographer, Costume, Local Taxes, Photo Data

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Miichellee187

Today we did the kimono shoot at this nice studio. The photographer is very kind and really helpfull. The service was great and he really takes allot of effort in taking the pictures. We had a great kimono experience and would recommend this studio. Thank you very much :)!

2. Osaka Dotonbori Daytime Food Tour

Starbucks, 1-chōme-8-19 Dōtonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan Arigato Japan Food Tours
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Enjoy the best of Osaka's famous street food and hidden back alleys on this 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba! Experience an unforgettable stroll through the historical food streets of Osaka and eat like a local in the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen.” Your local expert will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of South Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dōtonbori area where we will learn about Glico man, a Filipino sprinter named Fortunato Catalon who inspired a nation and a company! Similar to Shibuya (its counterpart in Tokyo) the sights and sounds of Dōtonbori often lead you astray to overly-commercialised restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.

Inclusions: Try local dishes at 4 food stops, 1 Drink, Traditional Japanese Dessert, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge), Gratuity, Transportation costs, Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)

Reviewed By 411jacquiel

Guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of insight into the cherry blossoms and their history and tradition

3. Nightlife Osaka Food Tour

1-chōme-8-19 Dōtonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0077, Japan Arigato Japan Food Tours
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This 3-hour Osaka Night Food Tour will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of Minami (South) Osaka. Starting on the the bright and busy Dotonburi area, we will learn about Glico man, a Filipino sprinter named Fortunato Catalon, who inspired a nation and a company! We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine wedged out of sight from the average passerby. We will sample, Kushikatsu, (deep fried meat and veggie skewers) a local take on Yakitori and we will surprise you with a Michelin rated street food stop for Osaka’s favorite snack– Takoyaki! (a kind of grilled octopus fritter). Try a draft beer or Nihonshu (rice wine) with your tasty meal. From there, we will show you a famous building full of hidden unorthodox bars, one after another. Finally finish off with a tasty local street food dessert!

Inclusions: Try local dishes at 4 food stops, 1 drink included, Local English speaking guide, Traditional Japanese Dessert

Exclusions: Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense), Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge), Gratuities, Transportation cost

Reviewed By 411jacquiel

Guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of insight into the cherry blossoms and their history and tradition

4. Retro Osaka Street Food Tour: Shinsekai

Tsutenkaku, 1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002, Japan Arigato Japan Food Tours
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The Shinsekai district is unique. Join us on a foodie adventure and travel back in time to this local entertainment district for a taste of vintage Osaka! Though people visit from across Japan and around the world, this area is still very much a local spot with many shops, restaurants and gaming parlors catering to the everyday laborers who live nearby. Take a stroll with our local expert and discover hidden gems and learn more about the colorful past history of Shinsekai through the years. You will get the chance to try different seasonal and local dishes at 5 different stops. Each item has a long history in the Osaka area. Shinsekai evokes the SHOWA era in Japan which was full of optimism, growth and a communal sense of building a better future together. There is a lot of romance and nostalgia surrounding this period in modern Japanese history. This vintage neighborhood brings back all the charm of 1910 through the 1960’s, a boom period for Osaka City.

Inclusions: 1 Beverage, Breakfast/Dinner Set, Local guide, Try local dishes at 5 food stops

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation costs., Additional drinks or food

Reviewed By 411jacquiel

Guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of insight into the cherry blossoms and their history and tradition

5. Osaka By Night

3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-8202, Japan EYExplore

What’s the Story? As the sun sets, the night breaths life into the Osaka metropolis. After dusk the city is bathed in a colorful blend of incandescent and tungsten light. Capture the dreamscape of people, traffic, and city lights in your camera. We’ll freeze the hordes of people against a backdrop of bustling traffic—light smeared in vivid rainbow of iridescent hues. What We’ll Shoot Equipped with our tripods we will decipher the camera’s manual settings and capture long exposures in the city. We will use the traffic’s constant motion to create breathtaking compositions of light trails. At times, we switch to handheld photography and work on low light street photography to capture the mood of Osaka at night. Where We’ll Explore We begin in the bustling heart of the city at Osaka station. After exploring its labyrinthine walkways and passages, we will go out into the Umeda district—the nightlife capital of the city. We will end our exploration in the Kitashinchi entertainment district, known for its glitzy bars and extravagant neon signage.

Inclusions: Professional Photography Instructor

Exclusions: Bus fare, Gratuities

Reviewed By shirleytay123

I was in Kyoto for 3 days and one of the afternoon was dedicated to a photoshoot with a Maiko (an apprentice training to be a Geisha). I had a good session as the Maiko was accommodating and just before the actual session Lukasz showed me some possible photo ideas. This was especially good because my time with the Maiko was limited. After looking at the photos I’ve taken, I wished the lighting was better. There are some unflattering shadows on her face despite her being only 18 years old. Overall the session was good.

6. Private Photography Class

3-chōme-18-21 Higashinakamoto, Higashinari Ward, Osaka, 537-0021, Japan RJ Gallery & Studio

Reylia and Johnna Slaby are artists born and raised in Japan. As a team, they create plans and projects that supports the art scene in Japan.

Inclusions: Use of photography gear

Exclusions: Lunch

7. The Most Instagrammable Foods In Osaka

Osaka, Japan City Unscripted Tokyo

It’s all about the followers and with this experience, you’ll follow one of our local Osaka hosts to visit some of the most Instagrammable cafes, restaurants and street food stalls in Osaka. Perhaps you’d like to sip on an Alice in Wonderland inspired cocktail? Or you could explore Ura-Namba, a secret gastro gem! Hop from cafe to cafe as you stroll through trendy Orange Street, snapping photos that will rack up the likes on your Instagram. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: A private and personalized experience , 3 hours with a host, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations) , Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options) , 6-8 tastings of various Instagrammable foods carefully selected for you by your host , A glass of sake, highball, wine, beer or a soft drink

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience , Tickets to any attractions , Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By eugenius101

Kento is most definitely the perfect guide for late night adventures around Shinjuku. Highly personable with an enquiring mind and a lot of fun , I’m sooooo glad I stumbled into one of his tours . If a traveller wants to get to know the Golden Gai area , this is most definitely your man . The meal before was wonderful and somewhere I would never have discovered by myself - and cheap as ! This is the real thing , with a brilliant guide .

8. Osaka Retro Photography Tour

1-chōme-1-8 Hanazonokita, Nishinari Ward, Osaka, 557-0016, Japan Magical Trip

-Walk through a retro but real Osaka arcade- We will take you on an unforgettable adventure through Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku. Explore the local spots, and take photos in front of Tsutenkaku. Then, walk around the Shinsekai photogenic places recommended by photographers. -Discover a tiny platform & one-man Hankai tram- we will be going through the local shopping street and heading to a local tram station. At the station, we will take photos with a colourful tram. If there are not so many passengers, we also can try to take photos inside car and feel like a local! -Reach the peaceful, sacred and historical shrine in unique architecture- In the shrine, we will have photos with the famous bridge and lanterns, which you can feel Japan, with the sunset. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: 20 edited photos during your tour around Shinsekai and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, A one way ticket for Hankai Tram (210yen), Exploring Osaka with a local guide / english-speaking photographer

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation cost for return to the city centre

Reviewed By jomes633

I had an excellent time during my brief stay in Osaka. My tour guide, Kohei, was very friendly and accommodating. Coincidentally, the other members of the tour group were also Bay Area, California natives making the experience more intimate and enjoyable. We all enjoyed the best cuisine Osaka had to offer as well as the sights and sounds of Namba nightlife. I highly recommend it if you’re in town for a short time and open to adventurous dining.

9. Kizu Market walking tour (with sashimi tasting)

Kizu Market walking tour, 2-chōme-2-2−番8号 Shikitsuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0012, Japan Osaka-Kizu Wholesale Market

Osaka's Kizu Wholesale Market goes back over 300 years, originating in 1710! It is as lively today as it was in the past; one of the few wholesale markets remaining, where you can enjoy a tour of Japanese market scenery! The tasting tour allows you to experience the freshest foods that can only be found at market, including seasonal fish and vegetables. Osaka's only market walking tour.

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Reviewed By Kai C

A very interesting morning stroll through the fish market - the variety of the fare for sale (seafood but also seaweed and vegetables) is astounding. As most things in Japan, the place is immaculately clean and well-organized. However, unlike other fish markets in Tokyo, Osaka etc this is not a tourist destination - one is spared the embarrassment as one of the gawking hordes. I did feel self-conscious as I snapped a few photos among the hard-working people, just as I felt sorry for the live fish (see attached puffer photo), turtles and other water creatures for sale. The animal cruelty strictures have not yet migrated to Asia, even to ostensibly civilized countries such as Japan where one regularly sees live de-shelled turtles as they move in their packages for sale in supermarkets.

10. Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Osaka

Osaka, Japan The Photo Experience Osaka

Glamorous professional photo shoot in unique Osaka locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your holiday. You will be able to see undiscovered locations, and get the best photo story from your Osaka visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements. Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists - Solo Traveler - Couples - Groups - Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties - Families - Secret proposal/Engagement - Honeymoon - Experienced Influencers and Models - New Influencers and Models What's Included: A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 professionally edited photos* - 2 hours = 30 professionally edited photos* - 3 hours = 40 professionally edited photos* - 4 hours = 50 professionally edited photos* * same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience - DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation

Inclusions: Professional Photoshoot, Private Online Viewing Gallery, Professionally Edited Photos

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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