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Free tour

Discover Local Treasures: Shopping Like a Local 🛍️

5.00
Excellent(1)
Duration: 1 hour
Languages: English
Guru: Yuki
Registered on 25 February 2025
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Hi! I’m Yuki — a guide who loves connecting with people from all over the world. I’m passionate about local food spots and cosmetics. I previously worked for a cosmetics company, so I enjoy sharing simple tips about skincare and beauty products that locals actually use. In my free time, I enjoy scuba diving 🤿 or playing board games with friends. ♟️ My tour started after I helped a friend from Australia who couldn’t read Japanese. She accidentally bought mouthwash instead of body soap, and we ended up shopping together. Seeing how happy she was made me want to help travellers shop with confidence in Japan. I’d love to show you my city through a local’s eyes 🌿 Let’s explore, have a chat, and enjoy everyday life in Japan together!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Have you ever wondered what’s really inside a Japanese stationery shop or local chemist? From colourful snacks and traditional sweets to the skincare products locals actually use, this tour takes you behind the scenes of everyday Japanese life.


We’ll start with a friendly meet-up in front of Lawson, then explore a variety of local shops that Japanese people love, including:

  •  Stationery shops with unique and cute items 🖊️
  •  Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) and mochi (rice cakes)🍡
  • Local snacks you won’t easily find abroad 🍘 
  • Chemists (cosmetics, skincare, and toiletries used by locals)🫧 
  • Liquor shops selling Japanese whisky and sake 
  • DAISO (100-yen shop) full of surprisingly useful and fun items


Along the way, I’ll share fun and helpful tips on:

* How locals choose skincare and cosmetic products

* Hidden snacks and must-buy items

* Affordable souvenirs your friends will actually love

* How to read basic Japanese labels and packaging


 Why This Tour Is Special 
This isn’t just shopping - it’s a chance to experience real Japanese daily life. I’ll guide you through local habits, explain cultural differences, and introduce you to my favorite hidden spots. Perfect for beauty lovers, foodies, and anyone curious about everyday Japanese culture.


💬 Flexible Schedule If you’d like to join on a specific day or time, feel free to contact me. I may be able to arrange an extra tour depending on availability.


Let’s turn ordinary shopping into a fun and memorable cultural experience. Join me and discover the everyday magic of Japan — one shop at a time! 🛍️



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Lawson Kyutaromachi Sanchometen: ローソン 久太郎町三丁目店
I’ll be wearing a red beanie and holding a small “GuruWalk” sign in front of the store at the side entrance of the shopping street.
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Outside visit
大阪市せんば心斎橋筋商店街
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Discover Local Treasures: Shopping Like a Local 🛍️
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