Top Osaka Nature and Wildlife Tours

Set yourself free from the hustling and bustling streets of big cities and dip yourself in nature, refreshing both body and soul. Local Osaka people used to call this area with a phrase "Deep in the mountains of Minoh". Wild monkeys are seen at waterfall area from time to time. The temple along the hiking road is the oldest ascetic Buddhism temple in Japan as it was an ideal training place to seek self and to be enlightened. The area is a very popular hiking spot for Osaka citizens. Let's enjoy the Minoh Quasi National Park, an Oasis very close to the city.

Escape the noise and stress of Osaka with this relaxing private day trip exploring the mountains and hot springs near Kobe. Ride in your private luxury vehicle into this mountain escape, enjoying the views from on top of Mount Rokko, visiting the nearby Kobe Botanical Gardens, and soaking your worries away at Arima Onsen hot springs.

Enjoy hiking in the nature outside Osaka without the risk of getting lost, on this guided hike at Minoo Park. You’ll be taken to a waterfall that has been called the most beautiful in Japan, as well as other cultural and natural sites. Your guide will explain the significance of the things you see. Active travelers will enjoy the approximately four-hour hike, although only moderate fitness is required.

Osaka is a convenient base from which to explore the rest of Japan. Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kyoto with ease on a hassle-free day trip from Osaka, the ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time. You’ll experience a romantic train ride to Sagano, home to Arashiyama Park, and tick off the vivid Fushimi Inari Shrine without the hassle of traveling between landmarks alone.

Riding a bicycle in a foreign country is always fun! You can relax and pedal a bicycle to get different areas. This tour starts from calm Yodo riverside. The cycling road is surrounded by rows of trees including sakura so you'll be able to feel nature even in the big Osaka city. Passing through the riverside, you'll arrive at Nakanoshima Park. After the park, you'll ride through Osaka Castle Area to see the castle tower and giant stone walls. At the last, you'll visit Kyobashi. This area is very deep and has lots of local restaurants like Izakaya Toyo which is now super famous after broadcasted on "Street food" from Netflix. You'll have local food for lunch at Kyobashi. 【Why this tour is unique?】 1. You'll be able to find different faces of Osaka 　- Calm riverside, modern park, historical castle and deep local area. 2. Our well-knowledged guide will lead you places and strees you would never visit. *Approximately 15km and the road is usually flat. So it is not physically intensive.

Join this bus tour from Osaka to visit the famous Tottori Sand Dunes, the only place in the whole country where you can enjoy this kind of scenery!

Enjoy panoramic views across Osaka from the observation deck of the distinctive Umeda Sky Building. The Kuchu-Teien Observatory is open air, so you can feel the breeze in your face from almost 570 feet (173 meters) in the air. Test your fear of heights by walking across the deck connecting the two towers that make up the Umeda Sky Building.

Explore the sights of Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari on this full-day, private minivan tour based out of Osaka. In Arashiyama, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tenryuji, known for its beautiful architecture, gorgeous classic gardens, and lovely vistas. Then it's on to the world famous bamboo grove. Picture time! Afterwards, we slip away to the quiet, rarefied environs of the Okochi Sanso estate for gardens, architecture, and a matcha tea break too. Much more to see and stroll about in Arashimaya before we head to the awe-inspiring, ever-popular Fushimi Inari, where thousands of red gates ("torii") snake up the mountain. We'll talk about the significance and sites as we make our way up the holy pathway, but it's a private tour, so we only go as high as you want! While not included, we are happy to suggest a lunch stop along the way. This tour can be customized, so do feel free to consult with us if you've something special in mind that we don't cover on the standard tour.