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A one-day mellow-out in Osaka city

Main Keep tower_night view

Mainkeep tower_night view

Mainkeep tower day view

Mainkeep tower closeup view

Mainkeep tower view against moat

retrospection from Paradise bridge_night

Retrospection from Paradise bridge_day

frontal view_night

frontal view _night

a glance through Otemon

Yagura against moat

stone wall reflection on the moat

moat and old tree enbracing eachother

old stone wall&modern building against moat

Gokurakubashi_paradise bridge

recollection on the Ishiyama battle

Hokoku shrine in commemoration of Toyotomi

Toyotomi Hideyoshi statue

Torii_gate and Hokoku shrine

Sakura season on the moat view

Yagura and stone wall

Yagura behind the trees

Yagura and stone wall and moat

A one-day mellow-out in Osaka city

Highlights

Joined 2025

Gary S.

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Osaka

Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) (Native), English, Japanese

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Gary S.)

Up to 5 people

Tthis tour will visit the key commercial streets, such as Sennichi-Mae/Namba/Ebisu/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi commercial area.

Secondly,this tour will focus on the experience of Osaka cuisine.

e.g.,Wagyu, Yakiniku, Gyukatsu, Tonkatsu, Chiken katsu, Sushi, Konomiyachi, T akoyaki, Sukiyaki, Sobayaki, Ramen, Soba, Udon, Chuka noodle, Wagashi,

This tour will also go to attractions,such as Osaka Castle,Hozenji temple,so that tourist will have a overall impression on Osaka history and cuisine culture.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

your hotel lobby

- Tour guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby

10:00 AM

Osaka Castle

sightseeing routing as below:

Railway station:Tanimachiyonchome

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Attractions around the railway station

-Osaka History Museum

-Naniwa Imperial Palace excavation articles and miniature demonstration inside the museum.

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Remark:

a.Minimum time needed:80 mins

b.Entrance fee:600 JPY at tourist's own expense.If tourist needs tour guide to go inside the museum,tourist has to pay the entrance fee for the tour guide)

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As we continue to walk,tour guide will explain to you all the attractions visible as below:

-Otemon(Main Entrance to Osaka castle),Sengan-yagura Turret,Tamon-yagura turret,Rokuban-yagura Turret,Nishi no maru shikiri mon,estimated site of Ishiyama-Honganji

-Sakura mon,Masugata no Kyoseki,Hokoku shrine,

-Tenshukaku(Main Keep Tower of Osaka castle),Kusu no ki(tree planted by Toyotomi Hideyoshi)

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Remark:

a.Entrance fee for Tenshukaku=JPY 1200

b.Minimum visit time is about 90 mins

c.Waiting time for buying the ticket will be 15 to 25 mins

Tourist can buy the ticket by the homepage so that waiting time will be shortened.

If tourist wants the tour guide to go inside the Tenshukaku together,pls pay the ticket for him.Otherwise tour guide will wait outside until tourist finish the Tenshukaku visit.

12:30 PM

Kuromon Market

we will take Densha and walk to the Kuromon Market

As Osaka is the "Kitchen of Japan", Kuromon Market is among those vibrant markets in Osaka city and known for its fresh seafood, meat food, and local produce.

Positive Aspects:

Fresh Seafood,Kuromon market has more than 400 years histories in selling the seafood,mainly Hamo(pike conger(or sea eel) )in summer and Fugu(puff fish) in winter, in Osaka city,dating back to the Edo period.It is 580 meters-long arcade with 150 restaurant&shop inside.

Visitors consistently praise the quality and freshness of the seafood, including fishsashimi, fish&meat sushi, and seafood/meat grilled/skewed options,Japanese Wagashi(dessert).

Variety of Food:

The market offers a wide array of food, from fresh seafood and wagyu beef to local snacks and desserts.

Bustling Atmosphere:

The energetic and lively atmosphere of the market is a major draw for many visitors.

Convenient Location:

Located near Dotonbori and easily accessible from Nippombashi station, it's a convenient spot for a meal or snack.

02:30 PM

Sennichi-Mae/Namba/Ebisu/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi commercial shopping street area walkabout

We will walk from the Kuromon Market,then go through the most hustle and bustle commercial street area,Sennichi/Namba/Ebisu/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi,which are the most famous shopping-paradise area in Osaka.

Namba, Sennichimae, Ebisu, and Shinsaibashi are popular areas in Osaka, known for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Namba is a major transportation hub and shopping district.

Sennichimae is known for its covered shopping arcade and proximity to Dotonbori.

Ebisu is part of the larger Namba area and is known for its vibrant atmosphere and shopping street.

Shinsaibashi is a high-end shopping district with a covered arcade and connections to Dotonbori.

You can buy whatever kind of fancy Japanese commodities in your dream shopping list.You can also buy new suitecase to fill up your newly shopped items.

If you have any kind of shopping item to be fulfilled in your Japan journey list,pls feel free to share it with your tour guide.

Ending Point

JR Osaka Station or Osaka Metro station close to your hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Tour guide fee

What‘s not included

1.Tourist's transportation(railway/bus) and private transportation(taxi) needed in the process of sightseeing.

Below are the estimated prices for your reference.

Because tour guide does not know your hotel location, pls kindly do not regard it as accurate and final.

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For tourist guest who start the trip in Osaka city, I will take Osaka JR station as starting point.

Your hotel->JR Osaka Station->Osaka Station->JR Namba station->JR Osaka Station->Your hotel

Totel budget for transportation is about:

Max:1000+500+500+1000=3000JPY

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(1USD=144.54JPY ,exchange rate as of July 6,2025)

3.Tourist lunch is at his/her own expense .

4.Tour guide lunch(it is not mandatory but highly appreciate that tourist(client) would pay for the lunch fee of tour guide)

Lunch fee for one person is from 1000JPY to 2500 JPY

5.All the entrance tickets for sightseeing inside the scenic spots

for tourists.

Osaka Castle Main Keep tower entrance fee:1200 per Adult

6:Taxi fee

If the tourist has senior or infirm family members, it is highly recommended that you take the taxi as transportation vehicle,e.g., from your hotel to railway station and railway station to your hotel.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is wheelchair accessible in general,however,if tourist has to use wheelchair during the tour,pls make sure that family member should be in the company to ensuret the smoothness in the tour,e.g.,tourist has to attend the toiletting by virtue of the help of the family member.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions so that tour guide would be pay attention to the food allergies information and help locate the restaurant.

*Keep hydrated in the summer walking tour,because heat stroke should be dangerous.

Important message from the supplier

Max people=3 would be adjustable if the tourists have more than 3 members in his/her family or friend group.

The reason that I define the Max People as 3 is because I plan the tour by using public transportation.

In case of the bus/train,there would be no restriction for 3 peoples,but in case of taking taxi,I think 3 people is easy and comfortable for a riding.

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

Joined 2025

Gary S.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Gary S.

As an inbound tour guide and outbound tour leader, I have had the honor of serving guests from over 56 countries. I specialize in both private tours and bus higaeri (one-day) tours for Japanese local tourism services. I am also proud to be a 5-star-reviewed tour guide on other platforms. I speak Japanese, English, Mandarin, and Cantonese—skills I developed during my long-term career as a project manager in international joint ventures requiring multilingual and cross-cultural communication. This enables me to interact smoothly with tourists from regions such as Taiwan, Hong Kong (SAR), and mainland China, as long as we share a common language like English. In addition, I’m currently studying French, Spanish, Italian, and German to deepen my understanding of diverse cultures and enhance the experience I provide. I believe in the importance of omoiyari—the Japanese concept of empathy and consideration—an essential trait cultivated through personal growth, social experience, and professional challenges. I always strive to stand in my guests' shoes and provide thoughtful, personalized service. I also bring a sense of humor and optimism to my work, guided by a strong belief in the power of trust, shaped by my interest in Buddhism, Shintoism, and Protestant Christianity. In August 2024, I joined my first Heiro tour led by Japanese trainers, a couple who became certified Heiro masters after completing the practice 11 times. This experience enriched both my spiritual perspective and cultural understanding.