Customized Private Tour in Osaka
Joined 2015
This is customized private tour in Osaka which guest can make easily by selecting any spots from a list of recommended tourist spots.
The list consists of 17 tourist destinations divided by 3 area,North, South and Bay area that are popular among foreign tourists.
After the guest's selection guide will arrange best itinerary with cost and feedback the guest proper offer for formal booking.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka
[ North: N01 ] Osaka Castle {Its castle tower in a vast park is must-see symbol of Osaka is highlighted with many cultural asset exhibitions inside.} (A.F. 600 yen )
[ North: N02] Osaka Museum of History {You can experience ancient to present day Osaka through replica of ancient palace and models of modern townscape.} (A.F. 600yen )
[ North: N03 ] Osaka Museum of Housing and Living {Time travel back to the town in Edo period 200years ago can be done which was replicated to the actual size. Optional : easy kimono-clad strolling (500yen).} (A.F. 600yen )
[ North: N04 ] Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden {Unique skyscrapers feature the open rooftop observatory commanding 360°citycrape.} (A.F. 1500yen )
[ North: N05 ] Shopping in north area of Osaka. {Guide popular shopping places in north Osaka like Daimaru, Hanshin, Gran Front Osaka etc.} (No A.F. )
[ South: S01 ] Dotonbori {One of the most popular entertainment and people watching area in Osaka.} (No A.F. )
[ South: S02 ] Kuromon Market {The most well known central food markets in Osaka serving freshest and tastiest gourmet food.} (No A.F. )
[ South: S04 ] Shitennoji-temple {The first state temple in Japan constructed by Prince Shotoku} (A.F. 300 yen )
[ South: S05 ] Osaka Tennoji Zoo {A city zoo with about 1000 animals living in comfortable environment.} (A.F. 500yen )
[ South: S06 ] Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum {You can join optional Japanese woodblock-painting (Ukiyoe) workshop with many local exhibits of Osaka Ukiyoe.} (A.F. 500yen )
[ South: S07 ] Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine {One of Japan's oldest shrines heading over two thousand Sumiyoshi shrines found across Japan enshrining Shinto gods who protect fishermen and sailors at sea} (No A.F.)
[ South: S08 ] Shopping in south area of Osaka. {Guide popular shopping places in south Osaka like Namba, Shinsaibashi, Nipponbashi etc.} (No A.F.)
[ Bay: B01 ] Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan {Very popular and unique aquarium exhibiting 30,000 creatures in 14 large tanks.} (A.F. 2300yen )
[ Bay: B02 ] Tenpozan Marketplace {It consists of shops, restaurants, amusement establishments etc offering various Osaka specialties and delicacies in nostalgic venue.} (No A.F. )
Ending Point
At your hotel in Osaka or final destination
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 in Osaka city
• Transportation cost for you and guide.
• Entrance fee for each facility (as the guide will be free of charge at main spots) .
• Lunch
• dinner for you and guide.
Tour Important Information
The hourly rate of guide is 6,500yen and customization is 4,000yen and possible tour time is ranging from 6 to 9 hours, the guide fee from 43,000 to 62,500 respectively (up to 8 guests) based on the guest's needs.
The tour making process goes as follows.
Step 1. A guests select some spots by spot ID from the recommended list that he or she want to visit and date of the tour.
(and if possible guest's hotel location) and inform them to the guide with prioritized list of spots.
Step 2. The guide estimates tour time to be taken and offer formal guide fee based on the tour time required to the guest by modifying the original tour.
If there is any excessive selection over 9 hours, the guide suggests the guest proper modification.
Step 3. With the latest offer from the guide, the guest will book the tour formally after checking the tour contents.
Important message from the supplier
I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.
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 2015
About Tour Guide Kenji M.
Hi I'm Kenji
I have a government license of tour guide interpreter in English.
I was born and raised in Kyoto, an old capital of Japan over one thousand years
So I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of the city
Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city drawing lots of foreign tourists every year
I can show you around not only popular historical sites and relics
but also its various attractions such us Zen silent meditation, traditional sweets cooking,
kimono-clad walking and so on.
I can also provide tailored tours fitting to your liking.
I like a famous Zen phrase "Ichigo Ichie" meaning "Treasure every encounter
for it will never recur"
So I always try to enjoy guiding every tourist with my best hospitality.
Zen concepts have greatly influenced many aspects of Japanese culture
I will explain some of them and allow you to explore Zen world through some of my tours
Please contact me any time.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.
See you soon !
Reviews
“Best day in Kyoto with Kenji!! ”
Today was my husband and my first day in Kyoto and we feel so grateful that Kenji was able to show us around. Kenji arranged the perfect day for us and provided ample information, wonderful supplemental materials and was able to answer all of our questions. He is incredibly kind and has a great sense of humor, and he took us to lunch at a delicious local Soba restaurant. We would 100% recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto. Thank you Kenji!
Kenji M.
Taylor-san, Thank you for your great review of our customized private tour in Kyoto. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding , local restaurant and the most popular tourist spots we visited. I could also enjoy spending a wonderful time with you and your husband today. As we have many fascinating sites whose charms differ in each season, I recommend coming back to Japan in future, Arigatogozaimashita!! Kenji
“Great guide”
We booked Kenji for 3 days. 1 day in Nara and 2 days in Kyoto. He was extremely organized and knowledgeable of the area. He was willing to customize the tours for our specific requests. Most importantly, Kenji knew how to get around the cities, and the best lunch restaurants. Being foodies, our group was very happy with our experience with him. Recommend his tour highly! Mari
Kenji M.
Mari-san, Thank you for your great review of my tours. I'm really glad that you liked my guiding and my lunch recommendation. I'm also glad that I could spend a wonderful time with you and your family. If you have any chance to visit Kyoto please let me know so that I can offer any tour to meet your needs. Arigatogozaimashita. Kenji
“Nara with Kenji”
Very disappointing experience. Kenjis English is poor and he was absolutely not an enthousiastic guide. Not a lot of explanation and no interest in his guests. We stopped the tour earlier.
Kenji M.
Igor-san, I appreciate that you gave me your honest review. I'm very sorry for you that I could not satisfy your expectation this time. I prepare many explanation materials for my guiding and use them while adjusting its volume and timing according to my guests' needs. I misunderstood your expectation this time and used less materials which may make you feel very disappointed. I'll improve my skill to catch guest's needs timely in early stage of tour so as to adjust my guiding more properly. Thank you again for your honest review. Kenji
$356/ per group
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