[Basic course] Historical and Modern Osaka tour
Joined 2017
Are you not sure what to do in Osaka for the first visit ??
Then how about trying this basic course, which you'll see both historical and modern sites of Osaka.
Also Osaka is famous for food culture and we'll explore a market where you'll see and try many kinds of food.
Bar hopping tour is also available as an option in the evening after the basic tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (if in Osaka city)
Have 360 panorama view from the top of Sky building
Explore Osaka castle to Learn about samurai history
Walk through Kuromon market and try fresh food
Walk along Doguyasuji street to find cool Japanese kitchen tools
Visit Hozenji temple to see a moss Buddha statue
Walk along Dotombori to try takoyaki and some Street food
Ending Point
Dotombori (or any other point if the guide agree with your request).
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
Guide fee, hotel pick up (if in osaka city)
Transportation fare (you and the guide),
Skybuidling - Osaka castle (160 yen)
Osaka castle - Kuromon market, Dotombori (230 yen)
lunch,
entrance fee for the castle (600yen/adult) and sky building (1000yen for adult)
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour and we walk a lot in the city, so please join the tour with walking shoes. Taxi and van hire is also available if requested in advance with extra charge.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Tokie T.
Hi, I'm Tokie.
I was born and grew up in Osaka, and I have lived in Osaka for 90% of my life. I like to show people around my city, not only famous sightseeing places but also local places where you can feel how real Osaka is.
I also travel a lot. I have traveled to Europe, South East Asia, North and Central America, and and so on. I always enjoy tours where I have a chance meet local people and enjoy an awesome experience. So I want to offer such tours here in Osaka !
My favorite
1. Local tours (Tenjin, Temma area is my specialized area)
2. Good food (sake as well. Local bar hopping tour is also available)
3. Cooking
4. Language and culture exchange (I can teach Japanese!)
5. Japanese calligraphy
6. Running (I have some marathon experiences.)
7. The beach (That's what I miss here in Osaka!)
Please contact me if you want to enjoy Osaka and Japan!
Reviews
Matt B.
“A fantastic trip with Tokie”
My children and I had a really good day leaving central Tokyo to see the some nature in the mountains with Tokie. Tokie took us to places that tourists would find hard to go on their own. It was a lovely day and Tokie is a nice person to spend time with. I recommend her suggestions for good tours. Thank you so much Tokie
Nigel W.
“Short stopover”
With just 4 hours available ahead of transfer to the airport Tokie put together a great itinerary, allowing us to enjoy the delights of Osaka castle and a brief taste of downtown street food, skillfully negotiating queues and providing a great insight into Osaka life Tokie was simply a delight and had great language skills We wish her well over the coming months and would have no hesitation in recommending her to future travellers
Henry A.
“Worth Every Penny!! ”
It was a wonderful tour, got to see the inside of Osaka Castle, got to eat great food at the Dotonbori District, all while having a really engaging conversation with the tour guide (she spoke perfect English to boot)!
$367/ per group
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