Osaka Castle Online Tour

Online Experiences

Atsuko T.

4.92(13) reviews
Osaka
English, Japanese (Native)
1 hour 30 min
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 5 people

Osaka may be known for having the best food in Japan and as an entertainment capital of Japan but it is also full of historical places to visit. Osaka Castle is one of them.

The castle is a tourist destination in Japan with plenty of historical sites to offer.

You can enjoy alluring scenery with 400-year-old stone walls which include gigantic stones, a beautiful castle tower and rich nature.

I'll show you the history of Osaka and the castle on this tour.

I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo (UTC +9hs)

The South Moat

・Viewing the picturesque scenery of stone walls, moats and turrets

・Showing the history of Osaka

The Ohte Gate

・Showing the strategic design of the fortified castle

・Viewing the architecture of the gate

・Viewing the giant stones

In front of Nishinomaru Park

・Showing the photos of the guest house and gunpowder house in the garden

・Showing the method of carrying gigantic stones

Hokoku Shrine

・Showing the founder of the original castle

・Showing Shinto

・Viewing the beautiful rock garden

The Castle Tower

・Viewing the beautiful castle tower

・Showing the history of the castle

The Garden

・Enjoying the majestic view of the castle and the garden

What to Expect

This is an online tour. This tour takes you 90 minutes.

Osaka Castle is the most popular tourist spot in Osaka but unfortunately, people from all over the world cannot visit Osaka because of the current situation.

The castle itself has a tremendous appeal. I'll show you this attraction of the castle online.

This tour will inform you of the history of Osaka, religions and culture in Japan, and our current lives while I walk in the castle ground.

Please get information for your future trip to Osaka.


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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

All included

Important Information

I am available for doing tours in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto and Kobe at least three days in a week.

I usually know my schedule a month in advance.

Please check my schedule before booking.

I can also do tours until 8 pm (finish time) in Osaka and Nara, 7 pm (finish time) in Kyoto and Kobe.

My transportation fees and lunch costs are not included in the tour price so I respectfully request you pay these costs in cash at the end of the tour.

I will tailor your tours according to your requirements.

Please feel free to contact me at anytime.

I look forward to meeting you and showing you the beauty of Japan.

This is an Online Tour.

I'll use Zoom meetings so please make sure to download the Zoom application in advance.

You'll be able to watch my Online Tour on your personal computers and also smartphones.

I'll send you the URL for the online tour to your email address after you book the tour.

The meeting room will open to you five minutes before the start time.

You may still join the tour even if the tour has already started.

Depending on the internet connection on the day or at the place of the tour, there could possibly be some problems with the sound or video because this is a Live Tour. Please be understanding if it happens. I'll make up any lost time by extending the tour.

In the case of bad weather, the tour may be changed to another day.

For reasons of quality control, I will record the tour.

Tours will begin from 10:00 AM and the last tour will start at 16:00 in order to finish around 18:00 Japanese time. The duration of the tour is 90 minutes. Please make sure you take into account the time difference between Japan and your country.

*Transportation and Lunch costs are not required for an online tour.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 48 hours prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - less than - 24 hours before the meeting time

Reviews

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Louise G.

5.00
May 29, 2023

Thank you Atsuko,

Atsuko was so flexible with us. We had a couple of injuries that occurred just before we left for a Kyoto and she adjusted the tour and day around our needs. Very flexible and caring and nothing was to much trouble. Highly recommend Atsuko

Atsuko T.

Hello Ms. Louise, Thank you for your kind review and comment. I was very happy to join your trip in Kyoto. It rained all day long yesterday but all of you enjoyed this tour. I appreciate your passion for Japan. I am heading to Kyoto now. Please enjoy strolling around the Philosopher’s Path today and Nara tomorrow. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko

Sharla S.

5.00
May 12, 2023

Kind and Knowledgeable! ??

Atsuko-San was absolutely amazing! She is very knowledgeable and is very easy to talk to too. She taught us a lot about Kyoto and she taught me a lot about the culture which is very important to me as a Japanese American. I do plan on coming back with my sister and mother and would love to use her services again. Thank you so much Atsuko-San!

Atsuko T.

Hello Mr. Sharla S, Thank you for your kind review for my tour. I appreciate your comment for me too. I really enjoyed talking with you. I understand you really like Japan and its culture. I wanted to show you Japan as long as I know. I am happy to hear you plan to come to Japan with your family. Looking forward to seeing you again!! Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko

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Caroline P.

5.00
May 5, 2023

Nara with atsuko was excellent!

Atsuko was great from the beginning, from emails to meeting us at the train and riding with us from tennoji, to a wonderful tour of the town. Her knowledge of the temples was excellent, and she was very attentive of me and my back issues. It was out best tour with your company. We will recommend GoWithGuide to others.

Atsuko T.

Hello Ms. Caroline P, Thank you for your kind review and comment to me. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I enjoyed your tour with your group. All of you were interested in Nara, religions in Japan and history of Japan. I was happy to show you all of them. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko

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Clare D.

5.00
Apr 19, 2023

Osaka Castle

We had a beautiful day being taken to Osaka Castle with Atsuko. She is very kind and friendly and introduced us to some traditional Japanese food. The tour was approximately 5 hours and the weather was beautiful which made is so much more enjoyable

Atsuko T.

Hello Ms. Clare, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I really enjoyed doing the tour with your family group. Your tour was special because you booked my tour last April, when nobody thought Japan was open. You were the 1st person who booked my tour. Finally our dream came true. We could meet in face to face. Thank you for joining me. Please say hello to all of your family. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko

$11/ per person

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