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Half Day Eat Like a Local Tour in Osaka
Joined 2024
Osaka used to be Japan's capital with a thousand years of unique history, religion and culture that is still alive today and easily accessible to people who live there and people who visit for a glimpse of the diversity that such a long history develop.
This tour will focus on finding local foods and we enjoy having various kind of different food.
We also discover some historical sites.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Namba Station
- We meet at Metro Namba Station. The detail description exactly where we meet will be shared once we confirm the date of tour and it will be based on the guest's schedule.
Namba Yasaka Shrine
Beloved by locals for its lion-dance during festivals, this shrine elicits oohs-and-ahs with its impressive lion hall/stage. The eyes actually light up and there are speakers inside its nose, which are turned on during special events. Visit during the annual summer festival (July 13–14) to enjoy the lively matsuri atmosphere and look for the festival boats and their beautiful lanterns as they maneuver through the Dotonbori Canal. The shrine office sells a beautiful goshuin (official seal/stamp) book, which can be purchased during business hours.
Kizu Fish Market
We will visit which is called 'Osaka's kitchen' fish market close to Namba.
Shinsekai
Paris was chosen as the model for Shinsekai's northern half, while the southern portion was built to imitate Coney Island in New York. Tsutenkaku Tower was constructed in 1912 after Paris' Eiffel Tower. Although it was scrapped during WWII, the tower was reconstructed soon afterwards in 1956. The current tower is 103 meters high, with the main observatory at a height of 91 meters. In addition, the tower offers an open-air deck on top of the main observatory and a 60 meter long slide at the base of the tower.
Another noted attraction is kushikatsu, one of Osaka's best known specialties. It is a dish composed of various skewered, battered and deep fried foods. Varieties on offer range from chicken and beef, to pumpkin and asparagus, to the banana and ice cream dessert varieties. Many of Shinsekai's kushikatsu restaurants are open 24 hours, but only truly come alive when the lights come on at night.
Eating some street food
Ishhinji Temple
Isshin-ji is said to have been founded in 1185 by Hōnen. Tokugawa Ieyasu camped at the compound in 1614–15 during the Siege of Osaka Castle and became a patron of the temple after his victory. Kobori Enshū designed the temple's tea room or chashitsu in this period called Yatsu-mado no seki. The popular Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII was buried in the grounds in 1854 and from that time large numbers of urns were deposited there. By the mid-1880s there were over fifty thousand and, in part due to limitations of space, in 1887 the head priest commissioned sculptors skilled in casting to create a statue of Amida, combining the ashes with resin. Bombing during the Pacific War destroyed the temple and the six statues completed by then.
Shitennouji Temple
Shitennoji is the oldest state-sponsored Buddhist temple in Japan, having been founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, the revered early champion of Buddhism. The temple complex has been rebuilt several times over the centuries, enduring as a spiritual refuge for the people of Osaka.
Most of the current structures date from after World War II, recreating the original designs as closely as possible based on archaeological research. The complex also includes several buildings that have stood for centuries and are now Important Cultural Properties.
Abeno Harukas
It is used to be the tallest commercialize building in Japan. There is observatory on 16th floor and top of the building on 60th floor.
We will go up to 16th flood to feel the breeze of Osaka city air.
Ending Point
Namba Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Private Guide Service
-Food (6,000JPY per person)
(Takoyaki 600JPY, Okonomiyaki 1000JPY, Cheese cake 1000JPY, Noodle 1200JPY or Sushi 1500JPY , Drink 700JPY)
-Transportation
600JPY for metro ride
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves a lot of walking.
*This tour is wheelchair accessible.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary 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 2024
About Tour Guide Hiroki K.
Konnichiwa and welcome to Japan!
I have been doing tour guide as my side business since 2019.
I am happy to announce that I became 'super host' in the area in Osaka on CityUnscripted
(The tour company based in UK) I will continue to work hard to cover more area with more
tours guest coming from abroad.
Through my tours, my goal is to make my guests want to come back to Japan again and to recommend them to their friends. Having lived and worked in 7 cities, 3 countries and traveled to 45 countries, I believe that my mission is to efficiently guide you through the cities I love in a limited amount of time through my unique perspective.
I am originally from Gifu Prefecture, Japan and I am Japanese. While a student studying international business management, I spent time in Shiga, near Nagoya and Kyoto and a short study abroad experience in Australia, UK and Israel. After working in Israel and Ireland, I came back to Kobe. So far, I have hosted over 30 tours in Kyoto and Kobe and I enjoy meeting tour guests from all over the world.
I always try my best to get prepared for you to enjoy your visit to my home country. I'm constantly learning to be able to provide an enriching experience. If we come across some questions I cannot answer right away, I will be happy to do some research and get back with a full answer.
For foodie, I can give you good places for all type of requirements, such as Vegetarian, vegan, Kosher or Halal.
If you are coming with your parents/kids, I will arrange the tour for a shorter walking distance.
IELTS Band 6.0 (English Proficiency level)
Reviews
“Helpful and professional guide ”
I highly recommend Mr Hiroki as he is very fast responding, considerate and professional!
$175/ per group
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