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Osaka Highlights, Best for the first timer
Joined 2019
There are a lot of places to visit, a lot of things to do in Osaka. From historical sites to food venders hopping. CHOOSE 3-4 places you want to visit from the list below and let me know. I will customize a tour for you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka
Osaka Castle
The main castle building was reconstructed in 1931. There still remains 13 buildings of the Edo Era (16th-19th century). 60-90 minutes
Admission to the mail castle building; JPY600
Kuromon Market Food Venders Hopping
Local market with a long history. Visited by 18000 people daily. Fish, fruits, drinks, there are 170 stores here and “order to go hopping” available. 20-30minutes.
Dotombori Streets
This is the busiest area in Osaka. There are a lot of restaurants, shops and entertainment facilities here.
Shin Sekai and Tsutenkaku Tower
Pictures taken in this area sometimes represent the image of Osaka. Tsutenkaku Tower, Blow fish signboard, Billy Ken Deity and more.
Spend time as much as you want.
Nippon-bashi (sub culture center) and Maid Cafe
Otaku(geek) Road
“Sacred” place for pop culture like amine, manga and figures . Want to visit some of the stores? Spend as much as you want.
Maid Café
Want to visit a maid café? Need some courage? Do not worry. Have a lot of fun at a maid café. Spend time as much as you want. Cost; JPY1000-3500 per person
Shitenoji Temple
This temple was established in 593 and is the first temple established by Buhhda’s Law.
20-30 minutes
Admission; JPY300
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and Local Hankai Tramways
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine was established in the 7th century to enshrine the deity of the sea.
Four of the shrine buildings are designated as national treasures. Admission free.
Local Tram ride available to and from Tennoji Terminal. JPY210 per ride. 60 to 90 minutes round trip from Tennoji.
Abeno Harukas
This 300m high building is the tallest building in Japan. You will have a 360degree view of Osaka from the observation deck on the 60th floor. Admission to the observation deck;1500 per person. Free observation deck on the 19th floor is opened for tourists.
Umeda Sky Building
Admission to the observation deck; JPY1500 per person 30-45 minutes
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Admission; JPY2300 per person 1hour 15 minutes to 1hour 45 minutes
Ukiyoe Museum
Tea Ceremony Experince
From JPY3,900
Ask for details
Ending Point
At your hotel in Osaka
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 Down Town Osaka)
Insurance
Transportation fare for guests and guide
Entrance fees for guestsand guide
Lunch
Drinks
Tour Important Information
As this is a SUBWAY and WALKING tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Choose 3-4 places from the list that you want to visit, then I will customize a tour for you.
Tours are NOT covered by insurance.
Transportation fare(subway rides), entrance fees, lunch and drinks for GUESTS and GUIDE are NOT included in the guide fee.
Direct payment will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
Reviews
Marc K.
Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest
“Hiro san: A perfect host”
We hired Hiro for two tours in Kyoto. One for “must sees” and another tour where we freestyled and visited less common places. Hiro was prompt and easily switched gears as we needed. He has a complete grasp on the cultural, religious, and artistic under-pinning of all things Japanese. A virtual encyclopedia and wealth of knowledge. Awesome awareness of our needs and answered our questions endlessly. We loved going to lunches and one dinner with him. As non-Japanese speakers, it was so relaxing to have him help us understand meal customs and menus! Excellent guide and highly recommended!!
“Great day in Osaka with Tea Ceremony!”
We had an overnight stay with our cruise ship in Osaka. We decided to book Hiro for both days and it was absolutely the right decision. On the first day we went to Kyoto and visited all the sights we had arranged beforehand. On the second day we were out and about in Osaka. Hiro has a very broad knowledge and gave us a lot of information about the history of the temples and shrines. Thank you very much for these great days, Hiro!
Hiroyuki T.
(142 reviews)How did you like the tea ceremony? I hope you liked it. As I told you, you were very good at making tea. Enjoy Macha at home as well. Hiro
Nina R.
Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka
“Hiro knows the best places and offers a lot of history knowledge!”
We had an overnight stay with our cruise ship in Osaka. We decided to book Hiro for both days and it was absolutely the right decision. On the first day we went to Kyoto and visited all the sights we had arranged beforehand. On the second day we were out and about in Osaka. Hiro has a very broad knowledge and gave us a lot of information about the history of the temples and shrines. Thank you very much for these great days, Hiro!
Hiroyuki T.
(142 reviews)It was very nice spending two days in Kyoto and Osaka. It was also very nice to know that you liked our country and our culture. As we all prayed for your daughter at Fushimi Inari Shrine, her success in education will be granted. Say hello to your family. Thank you very much for everything. Hiro
$245/ per group
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