One-day Tour in Osaka's World Heritage Site and other spots
Joined 2021
Osaka is one of the urban places in Japan but it also has historical places, artefacts and remains.
Osaka has a UNESCO World Heritage Site where emperors' tombs are buried dating from 1600 years ago.
Many of them are located in Sakai city, which played an important role in flourishing in Osaka.
This tour includes visiting a shrine and a temple, an old house which is 400 years old, and emperors' tombs called 'Kofun'.
Let's enjoy visiting those places together !
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
- Hotel or other places
At your hotel
You can choose any hotel or any station near your accommodation.
At Tennnoji Station
・Buying the One Day Ticket for buses and trams
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Japan. It has a long history, dating from the 2nd century.
This shrine is the head of about 2300 Sumyoshi shrines in Japan.
The shrine consists of the shrine grounds which have shrine halls built in a unique shrine architecture, a picturesque drum-shaped bridge, sacred trees over 1000 years old and breathtaking natural beauty.
Sakai City Machiya Historical Museum Yamaguchi Residence
It is a traditional Japanese house built in the early 1600s. It is registered as a national Important Cultural Property.
You can see and experience the life style of rich merchants in Sakai city in Osaka.
It is closed every Tuesday.
A Japanese-style restaurant Tsuboichi
You can enjoy the traditional Japanese cuisine there.
The meal includes the lunch, sweets and green tea.
It is closed every Tuesday.
A Japanese Garden in Daisen Park
You can enjoy the beautiful garden which has seasonal flowers.
You can enjoy walking on the flower garden, bridges, along the stream.
If you want, you can also enjoy having tea and sweets while sitting and seeing the beautiful garden.
Richu Emperor's Kofun
This Kofun is the 3rd largest tomb in Japan. It was built in the 5th century. It is the World Heritage Site in Osaka which was designated in 2019: You can enjoy the picturesque Kofun from the viewpoint which is located near the moat of Kofun.
Nintoku Emperor's Kofun
This Kofun is the largest tomb in Japan and longest in the world. It was built in the 5th century. It is also the World Heritage Site in Osaka. Kofun is characterized by giant mounds with geometric designs, decorated with clay figures, earthenware and buried stone chambers. You can enjoy this magnificent Kofun and see some pictures inside of the Kofun that I will show you in front of the Kofun.
The Visitors' Center
You can enjoy watching the video about Kofuns and Sakai city in the theater.
You can also get more information about Kofuns there.
Tennoji Station or other places
You can choose any place to finish the tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel or other places that you will choose
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 and admission fees for you and the guide --the cost from a station near your hotel to Tennoji station
One Day Ticket ( Sakai Omotenashi Ticket- 700 JPY) for you and the guide
JR ticket from Mozu station to Tennoji station or a station near your hotel for you and the guide
Admission fees (400 JPY)
Lunch costs for you and the guide (approx. 1500 to 2000 JPY for each)
Costs for tea ceremony for you and the guide (approx. 300 to 450 JPY for each)
Tour Important Information
On this tour, we'll visit a shrine, a traditional Japanese house, a Japanese garden and Kofun, which are giant burial mounds. If you want to visit other places, please feel free to let me know. I will arrange the tour according to your request.
Also, if you want to change the meeting time, please feel free to ask me.
I am planning to finish the tour at your hotel but we'll be able to finish the tour in Tennoji or Namba stations which are downtown areas if you want.
You will be able to enjoy shopping and eating in those towns on your own.
This tour will show you the following;
・ From the ancient to the modern history of Osaka.
・The correlation between Shinto and Buddhism for Japanese people.
・The traditional Japanese house
・The traditional and beautiful gardens
・Sakai city , which is an industrial and international city in Osaka
・Tea ceremony
・How people preserve 1600-year-old tombs in an urban city of Osaka
Monday is a regular holiday for the garden and Tuesday is a regular holiday for the museums in Sakai city so please choose other days.
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 2021
About Tour Guide Atsuko T.
Hello. My name is Atsuko.I'm a licensed tour guide in Japan.
I have lived in Osaka since I was born.
I have guided many tourists all over the world as a volunteer for 6 years. I like showing my tourists my favorite places in Japan and talking with them. Osaka, where I was born and raised, is famous for foods, modern and ancient cultures. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring places, were ancient capitals in Japan. I'm happy to visit those places with you.
Reviews
Kim L.
“Kyoto day with Atsuko ”
The 4 of us set a busy itinerary with Atsuko and she provided a fantastic day. We saw all the sights we requested and experienced a variety of travel options making it so interesting. She was very prepared with a book of interesting facts and pictures. An absolutely fantastic day.
Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Kim, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I really enjoyed showing the beautiful places in Kyoto and talking with all of you. We were very happy to eat Japanese sweets in the market. Thank you for your beautiful photos. Please enjoy the rest of your journey. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Martin K.
“Very interesting Kyoto- and Osaka-Tour”
Our two 8-hour day tours (March 25 and 26, 2025) to Kyoto and Osaka with Atsuko were very interesting, varied and entertaining. Atsuko is a friendly guide and was able to enthusiastically introduce us to her hometown Osaka as well as to Kyoto. She was perfectly organized, has profound knowledge of the region, is humorous and communicative, and is flexible in accommodating individual requests. Long story short: We had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Highly recommended!
Atsuko T.
Hello Mr. Martin, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I am happy to know you really enjoyed the two tours. Each of Kyoto and Osaka has its own attractive aspect. Although they are crowded with people, we could find some quieter places on these tours. It was fun to show you my hometown and share our own countries with each other. Thank you for joining my tours. Please say hello to Christine. Please enjoy the rest of your long journey. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
George W.
“Informative and Patient Tour Guide”
We hired Atsuko for a tour of the Osaka area, leading a group of 6 adults and 2 children. Throughout the tour, Atsuko lent her area expertise in a thoughtful and informative manner. She gave informative insights on the cultural and historical significances of every location we visited and was an expert guide, helping us find the most accommodating pathways for a number of elderly participants in our party. She was also very patient with our children and helped to find engaging topics and areas of interest for each child. We will be highly recommending Atsuko to friends and family with plans to visit Japan in the near future and we definitely hope to engage her services for a more rural (read: less busy) tour of areas outside of Osaka when we return to Japan.
Atsuko T.
Hello Mr.George, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I really enjoyed showing my home town and talking with you. Your family was very kind to me. I am happy to hear you also enjoyed the tour in Osaka. It was fun to join your family trip in Japan. It was fun to talk with all of you and sharing our histories and cultures with you. Please say hello to everyone. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
$254/ per group
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