Osaka-jo Castle was erected in late 16th century. This is land mark led to Edo period. The fierce and relentless battle between Tokugawa and Toyotomi family took place.

Not only seeing the castle building but learning about significant history are meaningful. Inside the Castle Building, the history are displayed.

A golden grampus and a tiger are symbolic objects for Toyotomi Family unified Japan in the 17th century.

Kuromon-ichiba food market. It is very interesting street characterized by providing many local fresh ingredients for Japanese dishes.

Takoyaki round-shaped pan cake. Its ingredients are wheat flour, cabbage, and octopus. It is must-taste local food of Osaka.

Along with a Takoyaki pan cake, Okonomiyaki pan cake is recommendable. Its ingredient are wheat flour batter with vegetable, pork and vegetables. It is fun to self-cooking on a hot iron plate.

Dotombori gourmet street. There are plenty of restaurants and shopping store along Dotombori river. Crab restaurants signboard is popular to be a symbol of Dotonbori.

Dotombori gourmet street. The most famous landmark of Dotombori is famous for a fight man signboard at riverside Ebisu.

Shinsai-bashi shopping street. This shopping street is connected with Dotombori street. Shinsaibashi is fantastic classy street.

Umeda Sky Building. It is located northern part of Osaka station, Umdea area. In 1993, the 170 meters building was completed by adopting an advanced architectural method. It was designed by famous Japanese architecture, Hiroshi Hara.

Umeda Sky Building. Sitting on the sofa inside room of 40th floor, spacious views are coming out in your eyes.

Umeda Sky Building. The open air observation corridor is also nice. It is 170 meters high. Visitors can touch breeze air and enjoy 360 degree views.

Osaka one day tour

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Osaka

10 Hours

up to 6 people

English ( Business ), German ( Conversational )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
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Osaka is must-see place,3 hours Shinkansen from Tokyo. Or 1.5 hours bus or train from Kansai Airport. It's well-known for gourmet town, entertainments and reasonable-priced shopping. First of all, I'd like to propose Osaka Castle, and Universal Studio Japan, Kaiyukan Aquarium and Dotonbori gourmet town. Once knowing local foods, you will never forget palatable taste. Let's enjoy Osaka together!

Itinerary

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Osaka-jo Castle, breathtaking luxurious feudal fort.
Kuromon-ichiba, fresh food ingredients arcade.
Shinsaibashi fancy shopping street.
Dotombori gourmet street
Takoyaki or Okonomiyaki lunch time
Umeda Sky Building, open-air 170 meters tall observation deck.
Universal Studio Japan and Kaiyukan Aquarium

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Departure & Return

Starting time 09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Meeting Point At your hotel. Osaka, Kyoto or Nara city.

Ending Point At your hotel. Osaka, Kyoto or Nara city.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

1. Tour guide fee
JPY 50000

What‘s not included

Traveler's own expenses.
1.Transportation
2.Temples and shrines admission fee
3.Lunch

Important

For the tour between Tokyo and Osaka,Kyoto, another JPY 8000 shall be added to guide fee as a train ticket for guide.

1. Food allergy
Okonmiyaki and Takoyaki has an ingredients of gluten, wheat flour, and sea foods such as octopus and squids.
2. Halal food
There are halal certified restaurants.
3. Muslim prayer room
There are some places.

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Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Reviews ( 57 )

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Vaidyanathan ( Solo ) United States

Vaidyanathan United States ( Solo )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Tokyo, Kamakura and Sumo Wrestling ”

Mr. SHIN was amazing, polite, insightful and very hard working by going above and beyond to give me the best experience of Japan. Even before I landed in Japan, Mr. SHIN on his own send me different routes options to come from airport to my hotel. He even visited my hotel a day before my arrival to understand what’s near my hotel and send me details and pictures of my hotel. Even before my tour with Mr. SHIN started, I was overwhelmed with his superior proactive customer service. He really wanted me to have a very good time in Japan. A day before my tour started, I came to know there is Sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo where all the tickets were sold out. I asked Mr. SHIN if there is any way I can get to see Sumo as it was bucket list item for me. Mr. SHIN did his research and picked m... read more

SHIN:

Hello Mr. Vaidyanathan Seshan. Thank you very much for your nice review. I think your busy Japan tour has been successfully completed. I’m so happy. As you say, especially first visitors need various information like transportation, shopping, dining as well english communication situation. I feel good when my guest can have a smooth tour. Remembering some activities of our days, especially the Sumo match,I never forget your great passion! I really appreciate your patience in snowy cold morning to get limited number of tickets. Lucky us we made it! But it’s worth waiting in a long line to get it because Sumo shows us a lot of interesting things. Small wrestlers sometimes kick out bigger guy. We can feel great power and guts through that. Thank you again I wish happiness of you and you... read more

Lisa ( Friends ) United States

Lisa United States ( Friends )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Shin is family!!! ”

As a guide, Shin went above and beyond for our group. We had some specific requirements, and he had no problem mapping out the perfect route. Shin is your family member in Japan. He invited us to his home for tea and sweets. Generous with his time and heart. Besides being a guide, Shin kept in touch with me way in advance to help me plan this trip to Japan. He went above and beyond to help us deal with transporting our luggage through Yamato. Words cannot describe his generosity and kindness. You are not only hiring a guide with shin, you are gaining a personal pal to help you on your whole journey to this amazing country! Arigatou gozaimasu!

SHIN:

Hello Lisa san, Our tour time was short and is already gone, but now is the time to remember a lot of memories in Kyoto. Thank you very much for your sincere and nice comment. I am so happy to know your Japan tour has been successfully ended and already flied back to the home. In 1000 years old capital Kyoto, we experienced historical temples and shrine visits, tasting green and plum team, happy hour at local vegetarian restaurant. I wish you and your friends happiness and prosperity in near year 2020. Arigato gozai-mashita, mata aimasho !

Baron ( Family ) United States

Baron United States ( Family )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ A great representative of Japan! ”

Shin was amazing! I hope to see him again next time we are in Japan. He truly cares about you enjoying Japan. He did a lot of things on our tour that were way beyond what was expected just to make sure we enjoyed our time there. When we look back on our time in Japan, the kindness of Shin will be one of the things we remember the most!

SHIN:

Dr.Baron, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Despite a half day tour from Osaka sea port, we enjoyed Osaka castle, the samurai history in the 17th century, and at Sumiyoshi shrine we could feel the sacred Japanese shinto atmosphere. I am looking forward to seeing you again hopefully in the season of cherry spring. I always wish you happiness and prosperity from Japan.

Shelly ( Family ) United States

Shelly United States ( Family )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Unique perspectives and insights! ”

Shin provided a customized day in Kyoto for us. As our plans changed, Shin was able to adapt the itinerary to include a tour of a sake brewery and squeezed in a quick silk kimono fashion show! The Fushimi-inari shrine was as dramatic as expected, the other shrines we visited were lovely, we enjoyed some great street snacks and a fascinating traditional lunch. All in all, our time with Shin was a highlight of our nineteen days in Japan.

SHIN:

Hello Shelly san, I really appreciate wonderful review. Getting to know your long day Japan tour successfully ended, I feel so happy. And I am glad we could visit many unique places in Kyoto not written on a guide-book, super off-the-beaten-paths. Though Kyoto is small town, so many charms are orderly packed inside like a jewelry box. Springs of the cherry blossoms, summers of the festival, falls of color foliage and winters with crispy fresh air offer beautiful seasonal faces all the time. I am listening nice songs produced by your son, nice musician, and also my grand kid enjoys 3-D picture book every day. I am looking forward to seeing next chances from my heart. Thank you very much ! SHIN.

Angelina ( Family ) United States

Angelina United States ( Family )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Osaka and Kyoto Tours ”

It’s our first time and first day in Japan. We are so lucky that Shin-san is our tour guide! He is an excellent, courteous, knowledgeable, and amazing guide! He is highly organized, he called and even sent me an email the day before our tour. He even provided us the Plan/flowchart of the train schedule and helped us with the money exchange. We visited so many places in one day on Kyoto: The Golden Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. In Osaka: The Osaka-jo Castle and Dotombori. We could have not asked for anything more, “we’ve got the best tour guide and the group were very, very happy!???

SHIN:

Dear Angelina san and all beautiful friends, Thank you very much for your awesome nice review ! On a single day quick tour visiting Kyoto and Osaka, we chose most famous four landmarks, Golden temple, Arashiyama bamboo grove, Osaka-jo castle, Dotombori food street. So,, I really appreciate your patient and positive cooperation all the way despite I always let you get rushed like a bullet-like train driver. Please have a good time and relax on a cruiser too. Our tour is like just one page of my life. But I can say I will keep it mind forever by shining my tour guide life. Maraming salamat and Arigato gozaimashita ! SHIN

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