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Osaka, Following in the Footsteps of Creators
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Joined 2024
Visit the birthplace of Cup Noodles and Manga and practice making them. An entrepreneur constructed the 25 km-long new railway line with the Revue Hall and the Department Store at both ends over 100 years ago. At the North end, a student nurtured his manga impulse. At an intermediate station, an inventor struggled to produce the world’s first Instant Ramen/Cup Noodles. The South end, video game characters from Nintendo, attract attention from international visitors.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or any convenient place in Osaka City
Cup Noodles Museum (Hankyu Railway/Ikeda station)
>Cup Noodles Museum/the former inventor’s house and laboratory renovated into a museum and open to the public freely
#practice to make your original Cup Noodles and take them as souvenirs
Note: handmade Cup Noodles costs 500JPY, final reception/3:30 pm, the time required/45 minutes,
Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum (Takarazuka sta.)
>Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum/the museum for Osamu Tezuka, a notable Manga and Animation creator, who produced Astro Boy, Phoenix, Princess Knight, etc, lots of Manga books and characters are exhibited,
#practice to make a basic animation from your illustration
Note: final reception/3:45 pm, the time required/40 minutes,
Nintendo Osaka (Umeda sta.)
>Nintendo Osaka/the official shops for Nintendo brand items such as Mario, Pokémon, One Piece, etc.
Ending Point
At your hotel or any convenient place in Osaka City
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 center
>transportation fee (you and guide/per adult)/Hankyu Railway (some 1500JPY)
>admission fee (you/per adult)/Cup Noodles Museum (original handmade Cop Noodles 500JPY), Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum(700JPY)
>short break/lunch/dinner
Tour Important Information
>Please note that the above facilities can't be reserved beforehand, so it may be impossible to practice due to heavy crowds or temporary closures
>Please wear comfortable shoes
>The above extra fees are often asked with CASH on the spot, so please bring some JPY
>This tour is not insured, so I hope you get travel insurance
Important message from the supplier
>If you'd like to take a listed or customized tour, please send me a message in advance. I will check the availability of the facilities listed on my itinerary (opening days/hours, reservation requirements, etc.).
>The tour schedule may change if public transportation or tourist attractions experience high demand.
>To ensure a relaxed and easy-going tour, I combine trains, subways, trams, buses, walking, and taxis (for small groups).
>The tour is not insured, so I hope you get travel insurance
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 2024
About Tour Guide Yosshi S.
Thank you for visiting my page.
I'd love to guide you to three ancient capital cities, each with a 1,000-year history of urban development and a 100-year history of filmmaking. I grew up in OSAKA and earned a Master's Degree in Engineering in KYOTO. I worked for 20 years as an urban planning expert for national and local governments in TOKYO and OSAKA, dedicated to creating cities that were safe and comfortable for residents and attractive for visitors.
Then I became a freelance urban planner with a Nationally Licensed Professional Engineer. I've visited urban development sites and filming locations in 90 cities in 30 countries, sharing the unique cityscapes of these cities on social media.
OSAKA, KYOTO, and NARA established a metropolitan area centered around the Imperial Palace with political, economic, and cultural hubs from the 7th to 19th centuries. Even today, locals continue to maintain beautiful cityscapes, preserve historical heritage, and celebrate traditional events. Many travelers visit these three cities to experience them in person.
The three cities are all within a one-hour ride by intercity train. The cities have an extensive subway, tram, and bus network, allowing you to access many tourist spots in a short amount of time. I am also a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter and Certified General Travel Service Manager, and I will create a memorable travel plan comprising places and stories based on your requests. I will also ensure that you get around safely and efficiently using the appropriate means of transportation within the limited time you have. Please feel free to contact me.
Reviews
James S.
“Great Guide!”
Yosshi was a great guide. He had vast knowledge of the sights we visited. Very friendly and payed attention to our needs as we explored. I would book with him again. Thank you Yosshi.
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Yosshi S.
Dear James San. Thank you for your review. I was happy to share my experience with you as you have an interest in Osaka's history. Hearing about your hometown has added to my bucket list. The day was sunny, the autumn leaves were beautiful, and there weren't many tourists, so I was able to show you ancient, medieval, and early modern sites. We were also able to go up the Osaka Castle Tower and the Tsutenkaku Tower for a bird's-eye view of Osaka's topography. Osaka's long history has been supported by its citizens. Next time, I'd like to guide you to markets and theaters where we can experience the vitality of its citizens. Thank you for yesterday. Yosshi
Drew B.
“Cultural tour of Kawachi/Osaka ”
Yosshi san created a unique tour to introduce us to the history of Kofun burial mounds and Haniwa clay pottery. We had an amazing day despite the weather visiting Shin-ike Haniwa Factory Park and the Imashirozuka Museum. Yosshi san has amazing knowledge & excellent English and was a pleasure to spend the day with. Also Yosshi san is a master of navigating Osaka transport, very impressed!! Thank you again Yosshi san for looking after us so well, Drew & Annie.
Yosshi S.
Dear Drew & Annie san Thank you so much for sending me your generous review. You read the explanations, took photos, and asked questions to the museum guide during the tour. I was impressed by your deep interest and knowledge, and it was a great honor to guide you. However, it's unfortunate that today's tour didn't go as planned due to the heavy rain all day. Here is the only imperial mausoleum in Japan that we can enter, so if we have another opportunity, I'd like to stroll around the 350-meter burial mound on a sunny day and discuss the Kofun age with you. Thank you so much for today. Regard Yosshi
James K.
“Nara park and Todai-Temple Tour”
Wonderful tour with Yosshi. Really enjoyed both Nara Park and the Todai-ji Temple. Yosshi customized the tour for our needs, and made the travel to and from Kyoto seamless.
Yosshi S.
Hello James san Thank you for your heartwarming review. I was so happy to see you and your mother enjoying the deer in Nara Park. I was also touched by how much you always cherish your mother, and I learned a lot from you. I'm glad I was able to show you around Nara Park and the Great Buddha Hall. On the train ride there and back, you and your mother told me stories about your town and asked me many questions, which broadened my horizons. I hope you and your mother are in good health. I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you. Yosshi
$167/ per group
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Osaka, Spiritual Tour in the Temple Town
Osaka dates back to the 6th century, when the first official temple was built on the hilltop. In the Middle Ages, the emperor’s family and aristocrats believed that the Pure Land of Buddha was beyond the sunset and meditated in hermitages on the hill while watching the sun sink into the sea. Locals walked up(temples) and down (residences) regularly, enjoying life in this world and praying for a place in the Pure Land in the next life.
Osaka, Spiritual Tour in the Temple Town
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Nara, Stroll through Nara Park led by the Deer
We go around a must-visit temple and shrine in Nara Park. In the 8th century, the emperor built a new capital (Heijo-Palace) and the Statue of the Great Buddha. A powerful aristocracy built a shrine adjacent to the Palace. They prayed for the Buddha to bring stability to the country and peace to the people. In the 19th century, their vast grounds were incorporated into Nara Park, creating a unique space where residents and tourists can freely interact with the sacred deer.
Nara, Stroll through Nara Park led by the Deer
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Nara, Mixed Scenery with Temples and Mountains
The poem in the 8th century wrote that NARA is a province with supreme beauty enclosed by mountains. IKARUGA began as the temple town of Japan's oldest temple, Horyu-ji Temple, and preserves a rural landscape surrounded by mountains. NARAMACHI was a post town on the grounds of Gangoji Temple in the 18th century. Locals continue to make efforts to preserve the old townscape now. We feel the quiet and rich charm while strolling through the old town area.
Nara, Mixed Scenery with Temples and Mountains
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Osaka, Experience the Birth and Growth of the Urban Development Area
The development of Osaka began in the 16th century when Osaka Castle and the castle town were built on a hilltop. In the 19th century, some railway lines were constructed in the city. Houses, commerce, and entertainment functions necessary for a big city have been provided around the railway stations. Thanks to the convenient location, new high-rise buildings and old wooden houses are used for shops, galleries, and cafes, and attract locals and visitors.
Osaka, Experience the Birth and Growth of the Urban Development Area
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Family-Friendly Osaka Highlights
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Osaka is a city that blends tradition, modernity, and playful creativity, and its museums perfectly reflect that vibrant spirit. From the Osaka Museum of History, where life-sized reconstructions and multimedia displays take visitors through centuries of the city’s past, to the Osaka Science Museum, which offers hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and a planetarium for curious minds, there is something to captivate every interest.
Osaka's interactive museums
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Private tour Osaka half day Osaka castle and Southern downtown of Osaka Namba Minami
Experience a half-day personalized tour delving into the rich history and vibrant culture of Osaka, featuring iconic landmarks including Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori. Discover the footsteps of historical figures such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Conclude your tour in the lively Dotonbori area. Contact me to plan your personalized half-day tour of Osaka's historical sites, vibrant neighborhoods, and culinary hotspots. Let's make your visit to Osaka truly memorable!
Private tour Osaka half day Osaka castle and Southern downtown of Osaka Namba Minami
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Temple Tour and Japanese restaurant