3-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle
Join me for a three-hour walking tour of Osaka Castle and immerse yourself in Japanese history! We'll enter the castle grounds to delve into Japan's history, learning about the end of the Warring States period (15th-17th centuries). Here lies the site of the famous Battle of Osaka in 1614-1615, which marked the fall of the Toyotomi dynasty and the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate. We'll stroll through the park, especially during cherry blossom season, a truly invigorating experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Morinomiya Station, 3B Exit
- We meet at the station's exit. I will have a board with your name on it.
Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park is around the castle and have many historical remains. We go out Morinomiya Station and head up to the park.
Osaka Castle water pit
We arrive near the water pit. Here, we can know more about how Japanese castles were defended.
Kyobashiguchi Huge Stone
We arrive near the Huge stone at Kyobashiguchi entrance where we can know more about how Japanese castles were built.
Tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori
We will visit the tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori, unlucky castle master who were defeated during the Osaka battle (1615).
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a close replica of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum about samurais and the siege of Osaka (1614-1615).
Miraiza
Miraiza is a building near Osaka Castle. Here, we can buy souvenirs, have some Japanese snacks or food and know more about this castle's History.
Ending Point
Morinomiya Station, 3B Exit
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide and Guide fee (his transportation, lunch, entrance)
- Castle entrance: 1,200 JPY/person
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
No special conditions for the moment
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
About Tour Guide Mouloud H.
Hello, my name is Mouloud and I have been living in Japan for more than 15 years, more specifically in Kansai. I mainly worked in the tourism field and now I would like to introduce you to my Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and so on, so many things to do and to see! I already have some tours for you but do not hesitate to contact me if you have other wishes. I am waiting for you!
Bonjour, je m’appelle Mouloud et ça fait plus de 15 ans que j’habite au Japon, plus précisément dans le Kansai. J’ai surtout travaillé dans le tourisme et maintenant, je voudrais directement vous faire découvrir mon Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, etc., tant de choses à faire et à voir ! Je vous propose déjà quelques circuits mais n’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez d’autres envies. Je vous attends.
Reviews
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Jean-dominique P.
“Dont choose Mouloud as a guide”
I wanted to have some expériences like forge, calligraphe, tea cérémonie, ikebana, and Mouloud was not helpfull at all to find them as he did not know them. He has no personal connections with local people, he just make you visit touristic places. He is the most expensive guide we had in Japan and let you find by your own on internet. Prefer other guides that are less proud of their value
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Mouloud H.
Thank you for your booking and for your feedback. Prior to the tour, I provided recommendations for several cultural experiences, including a swordsmithing workshop, tea ceremony, calligraphy activity and ikebana experience. I also contacted one of the providers directly to obtain additional information on your behalf. During our exchanges, I clarified several times that my role was to provide guiding services and cultural interpretation during the tour itself, while offering general recommendations when possible. More extensive research, comparison and arrangement of third-party activities falls outside the scope of a guiding service. I understand that you would have preferred a broader level of pre-trip planning assistance, and I regret that my support did not fully match your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I wish you all the best for your future travels in Japan. Kind regards, Mouloud
Philippe D.
“Very rainy visit”
Osaka does not have a history as rich and varied as Tokyo. It is therefore less easy to find facets to share with tourists. Thanks to Mouloud for his support.
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Mouloud H.
Thank you Philippe for your review. I am glad you appreciated my support. Osaka does have a rich history and monuments from the 3rd Century and before (available to see in other tours), however the tour you booked is focused on the modern side of the city for 4 hours. We also visited Tsuyunoten Jinja, which dates from the 9th century. I hope you enjoyed Osaka during your trip.
Anissa B.
“Tre️s sympathique ”
Très bien
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Mouloud H.
Merci ici aussi Anissa ! J'espère que tout le reste de votre séjour s'est excellement bien passé.
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