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Full day Osaka tour in any season

Osaka Castle

Hozenji

Aqualiner

Nakanoshima Park Rose Garden

Dotonbori

Full day Osaka tour in any season

Highlights

Joined 2023

Shuji O.

4.91 / 5

(46 reviews)

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Osaka

English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)

Up to 8 people

Osaka has a diverse culture and unique architecture and parks. It also has a variety of beauty depending on the season. You must feel excited to visit Osaka.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Osaka, harbor, train station

09:30 AM

Osaka Castle

There are indeed many kinds of plants in Osaka Castle. In particular, there are many cherry trees, plum trees, and trees with beautiful autumn foliage.

Let's go up to the main tower.

I will tell you about the history and defenses of Osaka Castle.

11:00 AM

Aqualiner Cruise

You can enjoy the views of the waterfront of downtown Osaka from the boat.

You can especially enjoy the late-bloom cherry blossoms in the middle of April and the rose garden in May and fall.

It's a one-hour ride.

12:30 PM

Lunch at Dotonbori

Dotonbori is one of the largest and most popular food districts in Osaka. Bori" means canal, in which three-dimensional neon signs are reflected. You can try takoyaki or other local foods at the stalls. Of course, there are many local food restaurants.

01:30 PM

Hozenji

We walk in the old downtown area of the Minami area.

02:00 PM

Umekita Park and Grand Front

Modern shopping area and a new park

02:30 PM

Umeda Sky Building

The Umeda Sky Building has a stunning observatory.

You will enjoy the stunning views of Osaka and Osaka Bay.

And you will also surprised to see the fascinating structures of the building. It was once listed as one of the top 20 buildings in the world by the Times.

03:40 PM

Nakanoshima Park/ the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

In May or October, you can choose Nakanoshima Park and Rose Garden.

/ This museum displays how people lived in Osaka during the 1830s. They built the townhouse to the actual size and installed authentic things. If you stay on the street for 10 minutes, you might feel as if you were there, back in 19th-century Japan.

05:00 PM

Ending

Ending Point

At your hotel in Osaka, harbor, train station

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

- Guide fee

- Hotel or Port pick-up

What‘s not included

- Taxi: about 3000 JPY (only if you need it)

- Or public transport: about 1,000 JPY /per person for you and the guide

- Snack at the stands

- Lunch for you and the guide (about 2000 JPN/ per person)

- Entrance fees (about 3000 JPY/ per person, no guide needed)

If you like, you can use Osaka Amazing Pass 3300 JPY instead of the above.

Tour Important Information

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

Please let me know about your food preferences and restrictions.

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 2023

Shuji O.

4.91 / 5

(46 reviews)

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Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!

Reviews

Alberto R.

4 / 5

Sep 17, 2025

Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.

Sep 17, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Osaka with Shuji”

Shuji is an excellent guide. My only recommendation is that when doing a tour in Osaka, you should understand the city and where you want to go; otherwise, you may end up short after completing the tour. There are too many places to go, and driving from one site to another takes time.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for your review! We were actually in Kyoto, not Osaka. It was a very hot day. Thank you for being cooperative in such hot weather. I hope you enjoyed Japan a lot.

Peter G.

5 / 5

Sep 16, 2025

Second day - early hours tour in Kyoto half day

Sep 16, 2025

Kyoto

5 hours

Customized

“Visit to Kyoto September 2025”

I highly recommend Shuji as a guide. He was very well organized with excellent communication in the lead up to our trip. He prepared the perfect itinerary for 4 adults and 2 teenagers across two half days. He was also flexible and we changed our start times (to early morning) to accommodate for the hot weather. Overall a great experience. Thank you Shuji.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words. Even in the terribly hot weather, we could still had fun on our tours. I owe this to your wonderful understandings and supports. Yes, everything, including the breakfast at the cafe, was very nice. I was really happy with you all. Please enjoy Hakone! Thank you very much.

Blair L.

5 / 5

Jul 22, 2025

Cruise ship excursion to Osaka 6 hours

Jul 22, 2025

Osaka

6 hours

“Fun, upbeat tour of Osaka”

Shuji led my family on a fun tour seeing the highlights of Osaka. Despite having limited time due to my cruise's port schedule, Shuji was able to guide my family through a number of the city's top highlights. Shuji's easy-going personality made it easy for him to connect with all members of my family group, ranging in age from 12 to 75. Shuji also took photos of our group at many of the top sites; his photos were excellent, and some of my favorites from the trip!

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind review. It reminded me of our tour. Yes, it was really fun. We changed the plan from the start. We were a bit lucky to have a nice table for the lunch. I could have spend more time with you all. I hope this tour and photos will be good memories for you all. Thank you very much. Shuji O.