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Osaka History and Nostalgic Area Tour
Osaka, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan, is generally well-known for its contemporary architectures and street foods. However in this tour, you will see Osaka from a historical aspect as you visit Osaka Castle, Shintennoh-ji Temple, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and the Shin-sekai area.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka city, or ......
Osaka Castle/ Statue of its founder Hideyoshi
As a start of this history tour, we will visit Osaka Castle and enjoy the view from the top of castle tower. The guide will talk about the history behind the construction of the castle.
Shitennoh-ji Temple
This temple was the first state-run Buddhist temple built in 6th century by Prince Shotoku who also built the oldest wooden temple Hohryu-ji Temple in Nara.
Abeno Harukas Skyscraper
Lunch : Abeno Harukas has a large variety of restaurants. You can choose what you feel like having from various cuisine.
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is a very old shinto shrine with historical and spiritual significance. You will visit the shrine and make your wish there.
Shinsekai Area
In this area, an atmosphere of 1960s and 70s Osaka still remains. Kushikatsu, deep-fried skewered meat and vegetable is the specialty of this area. You might want to nibble on them.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Osaka, or a convenient place for you.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up in Osaka city.
Transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, snacks, dinner, admission fee, etc
Tour Important Information
We will have pretty much walking distance in total, around 9 km in the tour.
・This tour is for those who do not mind walking around 9 km, or 5.5 miles.
・Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
・Do not forget to bring either a camera or a smartphone.
・We depend on public transportation. mostly subway. "One Day Ticket " for Osaka Metro is 800 yen/person.
・Admissions:
Osaka-jo Castle ....................600 JPY
History Museum .................... 600 JPY (*optional)
AT Shitennoh-ji Temple, a flea market is held on the 21st of every month .(See the picture)
Important message from the guide
* Toshi will charge actual transportation fee (R.T.) to get to your hotel from his home in Osaka at the end of the tour.
* Duration of guiding service : minimum 6 hours and maximum 10 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
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
Osaka Tour Reviews
Kimberly N.
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District
“Amazing day learning about Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Toshi as our guide. We got to visit both shrines and temples with facts around the history of the locations. Toshi was very friendly and really made our day enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Kimberly and Alex, Thank you for enjoying your tour today with me. Weather was nice, cherry blossoms are nice, your review is very nice, you guys were really nice. I' myself enjoyed the tour a lot too, as a guide. Excellent guests! Merci beaucoup Toshi M.
“Young & old … perfekt ”
It was a nice Tour thru some hotspots of Osaka. Toshi is a very friendly guy. He gives me every Information i ask for. Domo arigato!! :-)
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Jorg, Osaka castle had maybe too many visitors that you did not feel like going up there. But seemingly you enjoyed visiting the 1860s museum. I'm glad that you enjoyed that place with Kimono on you. I felt like I was with one of close friends of mine. Very nice review. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. Hope you will continuously have a fun time while you are in Japan. Take Care, Toshi M.
“Trip to old Osaka ”
My day with Toshi was a lot of fun. We went to some interesting temples and shrine were he told me there history. We also went to parts of the city that are the same as years ago and had a really good lunch. If you want an interesting and easy to talk to guide go with Toshi. Randal
Toshi M.
(36 reviews)Hi Randal, Thank you very much for your review. Unfortunately, we could not visit The Museum of Housing and Living due to the corona virus.If you have a chance to come back here, I would like to show you nice small cities in the Kansai region. Hope you had a safe and easy trip getting back home. Best regards, Toshi
