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Osaka Private Tour - Osaka castle: View from the castle tower
Osaka castle: View from the castle tower
Osaka Private Tour - Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle
Osaka Private Tour - Dotonbori street with billboard of Glico, etc.
Dotonbori street with billboard of Glico, etc.
Osaka Private Tour - Dotonbori street with billboard of Crab, Kamidoraku.
Dotonbori street with billboard of Crab, Kamidoraku.
Osaka Private Tour - Hozenji Temple at Dotonbori
Hozenji Temple at Dotonbori
Osaka Private Tour - Osaka river cruise: One hour cruise @1700 yen (Optional tour item)
Osaka river cruise: One hour cruise @1700 yen (Optional tour item)
Osaka Private Tour - Osaka Museum of Housing and Living(optional tour item)
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living(optional tour item)
Osaka Private Tour - Shitennoji temple: established more than 1400 yeras ago. (Optional tour itemt)
Shitennoji temple: established more than 1400 yeras ago. (Optional tour itemt)
Osaka Private Tour - Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku tower: Nostalgic street (Optional tour item)
Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku tower: Nostalgic street (Optional tour item)
Osaka Private Tour - Tsutenkaku Tower, Golden Observation Platform.(Optional tour item)
Tsutenkaku Tower, Golden Observation Platform.(Optional tour item)

One day tour of Osaka

Highlights
Osaka Tour Guide - Makoto Y.

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.
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Osaka has been developed as international commercial city historically. People have developed the special culture in food, entertainment. This tour covers the historical sight-Osaka castle, Downtown-Dotonbori, and new Osaka station area with Umeda Sky building. We may add some more spots depending upon the interests of the customer. You enjoy the local gourmet dining, entertainment, and historical sights. You will catch the energy of Osaka people as the international city.


Itinerary

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

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At Osaka station or the hotel in Osaka

Osaka Castle: Symbol of Osaka, Originally this castle was built in 1583, and reconstructed after firing twice.(Castle museum@1200 yen)

Dotonbori: Hot spot with billboard of Gloco, Kanidoraku, etc. Variety of local foods and sweets are available for your try.

Hozenji-Yokocho Alley: Located at Dotonbori. Good old world of original Namba, downtown. Many good restaurants.

Umeda Sky Building: Floating garden observatory to view whole city of Osaka. @2000 yen. B1 is restaurant arcade with retro Osaka.

Ending Point

At Osaka station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Osaka

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What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and guide): About 1000 to 1500 yen for train/subway

Entrance fee at Osaka Castle Museum, and Umeda Sky Building

Tour Important Information

-Osaka Castle tour will take two to three hours and need to walk through the castle garden.

-Please consider the tour starting time to be at 9AM or after as I come from the local area of Nara in the morning.

-Depending upon the interest of the customer, the following place may be considered to add the tour.

In this case whole schedule will be reviewed/adjusted for the review of the customer.

*Osaka sightseeing cruese: AquaLiner --- One hour river cruise @ 1700 yen

*Osaka Museum of History --- Many exhibits showing the history of Osaka back to 1400 years ago to date.

*Shitennoji temple ---- Famous historical temple. Originally this temple was built more than 1400 years ago

*Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku tower --- Norstagic street with restaurants and entertainments

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Osaka Tour Guide - Makoto Y.

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.
4.93 / 5
(120 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Makoto Y.

Hello, I’m Makoto (Mac) and I'm a national-licensed tour guide.

My previous career as an automotive engineer, gave me the opportunity to learn English and to live in the US, Germany, and England. After I retired, I learned more about the Japanese history especially focusing on Nara and Kyoto to become a historical specialist of the Nara area. I now live in Ikaruga town in Nara prefecture, where the UNESCO World Heritage, Horyuji temple is located. I regularly offer guides on the Fujinoki tumulus, which is located near the Horyuji temple. It contains very interesting Archaeological findings from the end of the Kofun Period.

Recently, there are many foreign tourists who come to Japan, and I hope they enjoy learning about the culture and history of Japan. I would like to help tourists have a broader and deeper understanding of the Japanese culture and that is the reason why I decided to become a tour guide to help and support their experience in Japan.

Nara is the place where Japan started. The capital was located in Asuka, Fujiwara and Nara before it moved to Kyoto. Therefore, there are many places to visit in Nara to trace the original history of Japan, which I have a depth of knowledge.

Let’s explore the roots of Japan together!!

Reviews

Visit Himeji castle and Koko-en Japanese gardens

Makoto met us at the port and guided us via trains to Himeji where we visited a beautiful and famous castle and fabulous gardens. Lots of steps to the top of the castle but worthwhile for fantastic views. Great lunch afterwards and visiting local shops on the way back to train, we also stopped at Akashi Kaikyo suspension bridge the longest in the world. Makoto was very friendly and knowledgeable with nothing too much trouble. A great day out

Chris M.

Makoto Y.

Dear Chris, Thank you for your nice comments. I am so happy that you have enjoyed the tour. You are the very first customer who knows 007 series movie, which was taken at Himeji castle. I am very happy that I can communicate 007 movie at Himeji castle. It was so windy at Akashi Kaikyo bridge park, where normally people can relax and enjoy. Maybe you can visit there again someday. Awaji island is very beautiful island, which may be similar to your hometown. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto

Excellent guide to see Osaka if you are short on time

Makoto was excellent guiding us to see the main spots of Osaka since we were limited on time. He was very informative on all the major sights that we saw and my family including 2 teens enjoyed the tour very much! Highly recommend him! Thank you Makoto.

Mitul P.

Makoto Y.

Dear Mitul, Thank you for your nice comments. I am so happy to know that you and family enjoyed the tour. This tour was done in the limited time frame, so please come back again with enough time frame next time. I assure that you will enjoy more. Thanks again for your choosing me for your guide. Makoto

Wonderful Guide in Kyoto

Mak made our visit interesting and memorable. His English was excellent and he was well organised with the route of his tour. He has an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of Kyoto and gave us a fascinating view of this ancient city. We enjoyed his company, guidance and choice of lunch venue. We recommend him very highly.

Niki O.

Makoto Y.

Dear Niki, Thanks for your nice comments. I also had a wonderful time guiding with you, talking about England. I am so happy that you could see the cherry blossoming in this Japan trip. Please consider visiting Japan again in Automn time. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto

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