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One day tour of Osaka

Osaka castle: View from the castle tower

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori street with billboard of Glico, etc.

Dotonbori street with billboard of Crab, Kamidoraku.

Hozenji Temple at Dotonbori

Osaka river cruise: One hour cruise @1700 yen (Optional tour item)

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living(optional tour item)

Shitennoji temple: established more than 1400 yeras ago. (Optional tour itemt)

Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku tower: Nostalgic street (Optional tour item)

Tsutenkaku Tower, Golden Observation Platform.(Optional tour item)

One day tour of Osaka

Highlights

Joined 2017

Makoto Y.

4.94 / 5

(135 reviews)

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Osaka

English, Japanese

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Makoto Y.)

Up to 6 people

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

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 pick-up in Osaka

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

Important message from the supplier

No special conditions

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 2017

Makoto Y.

4.94 / 5

(135 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Brandon M.

5 / 5

Sep 1, 2026

One day tour of Osaka

Sep 1, 2026

Osaka

7 hours

“Wonderful Experiences with Makoto”

Makoto met us at our hotel prompt and on time. He was prepared with a lot of information regarding our planned destinations with the history. He was so well prepared and willing to share his vast knowledge of Japan, it was a real joy to spend the day with him. His personality really shined while speaking of the history of the castles, shrines and even the Matcha ice cream! We enjoyed 3 days with Makoto even during the unusual heat wave in August. Thank you Makoto for the wonderful experiences in Japan!

Makoto Y.

Dear Brandon, Thank you very much for your nice review comments. I also had a wonderful time spent with you in these three days. You are so keen to learn about Japanese history and culture. I am so happy to introduce you of the old Nara and deer, which is my home town city. I hope you come to visit Japan again. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide this time. Makoto

Hannah G.

5 / 5

Aug 24, 2026

Half Day Kyoto Tour

Aug 24, 2026

Kyoto

4 hours

Customized

“What a star - amazing adventures!”

From start to finish Mak was the best tour guide - a complete professional! Even when we first met, he gave us information sheets to read through about where we would be heading! We had such fun in both Kyoto and Osaka with Mak and would definitely meet up again when we return to Japan in the future!!! He led us with ease around the city, and nothing was too. much for Mak even in the heat! Made everything enjoyable - even adapting the tours to suit the kids and took into account their best interests and what they would like to do! Mak even amended the tour if we made last minute changes and was very happy to do so! He went out of his way to make our experience an unforgettable one. His English was very good too and so we had no issues with language barriers - everything was just perfect!!! He WILL make your experience of Japan an even better one!!! Thank you Mak for everything!!!! Memories made and never to be forgotten!!

Makoto Y.

Dear Hannah Thank you for your nice comments. I also enjoyed very much with you as it was unique timing of OBON, when the spirit of ancestor was coming back in the middle of August. I used to stay in England and my memory of England seems to come back also. You have very nice children, and I enjoyed to talk to them. Anyway it was so nice memory of you, and thank you very much for your choosing me of your guide. I hope we can meet again someday. Makoto

Judy F.

5 / 5

May 21, 2026

One day trip of Horyu-ji Temple

May 21, 2026

Nara

4 hours

“Wonderful tour with Mr Makoto Y.”

Great experience with Mr Makoto today. He was kind enough to meet our train, and use his personal car to drive us around. His knowledge of the areas was outstanding. He personally created brochures for our tour that helped us understand and gain an appreciation of the culture, the important time frame in history of Buddhism in Japan, and the importance of preserving and appreciating the many National Treasures of this area. Excellent Thank you Mr Makoto Best regards Judy and Craig

Makoto Y.

Dear Judy and Craig, Thank you for your nice comment. I have enjoyed guiding you very much as you are so keen to learn about Japanese history and culture. Especially I am happy to introduce Houryuji temple, asset of my home town. I hope you have nice time in Japan and nice trip back to U.S. Thanks again for choosing me of your guide. Makoto