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Osaka Private Tour - Osaka castle main tower
Osaka castle main tower
Osaka Private Tour - view from the top
view from the top
Osaka Private Tour - Stone wall museum
Stone wall museum

Osaka Castle park and visiting a shrine

Art, Culture, & Historical
Osaka Tour Guide - Ryoko T.

Joined 2025

Ryoko T.
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Osaka
English, Japanese (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Ryoko T.)
Up to 6 people

This tour lets you see, walk, and experience history:

Explore the castle tower and museum

Walk the stone walls and park

Ride a historical Gozabune

Visit the shrine honoring Hideyoshi


You will learn about Japan’s leaders, castle architecture, and cultural beliefs in one visit.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Osaka castle park station of JR line or station of Metro

- Depends on your location, the nearest station changes

10:30 AM

Osaka castle main tower

The castle was first built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a famous leader who united most of Japan 400 years ago.

The main tower you see today was rebuilt in 1931 and is now a museum.

Inside, you can learn about Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the history of the castle.

11:30 AM

Gozabune boat experience

Gozabune Boat Experience for 20 min

Enjoy a ride on a Gozabune, a special decorative boat used by lords long ago.

The boat was used for safe travel and ceremonies, and it shows the power and culture of that time.

Look for protective stones, which were believed to keep away evil spirits and bring safety.

12:30 PM

Stone Wall Museum

This museum shows the original Hideyoshi-era stone walls and archaeological finds.

You can learn about the differences between Hideyoshi’s round stones and Ieyasu’s square stones.

The exhibits explain how stones were cut, placed, and even decorated with masons’ marks.

01:30 PM

Toyokuni Shrine

A shrine built to honor Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

You can pay respects and see statues, gates, and offerings that celebrate his life and achievements.

It connects the history of the castle with cultural and religious traditions.

Ending Point

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

What‘s not included

Admission fee for the main tower of Osaka castle and stone wall museum (1200yen per person),

Gozabune experience 1800yen per person,

Transfer fee

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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
Osaka Tour Guide - Ryoko T.

Joined 2025

Ryoko T.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Ryoko T.

I was born and raised in Osaka, so I’m a true local! I love traveling—both around Japan and overseas—and discovering new places, cultures, and of course… delicious food!


In addition to being a guide, I also run my own office as a certified labor and social security attorney in Japan. Thanks to this professional background, you can feel assured that I’m a trustworthy and responsible guide who can flexibly arrange tours to fit your needs.


Before starting my own practice, I also worked as a tour conductor for domestic bus tours, traveling all around Japan for a year. This experience gave me the chance to visit many regions and learn how to take care of guests in different travel settings.


I can take you on food tours to hidden local bars and restaurants loved by Osakans, or guide you through Japan’s rich history with visits to shrines, temples, and castles. Whether you want to experience Osaka like a local foodie or dive into cultural traditions, I’ll create a tour that’s perfect for you.


I’m also a photography enthusiast, so you’ll get some great photos taken by me as a souvenir from our tour!


Let’s enjoy Osaka together—just like locals do!

Want to Personalize?

$234/ per group

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