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Osaka : OLD & NEW Tour 6 hours
Firstly, you will visit Osaka Castle. The castle was built in the late16th century during the medieval ages. After learning about the Warring State Times in Japan, you will visit The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living to see and feel how the people in Osaka lived in the 1830s. On the contrary to visiting a few historic places besides Tenmangu Shrine as “Old”, we will visit Dotonbori Area, as “New”, representing modern times in the Southern part of Osaka.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting up at your hotel
Toshi will come to your hotel to meet you.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a symbol of Osaka. The original castle was destroyed, due to the war between Toyotomi clan and Tokugawa clan. The present castle was reconstructed in 1931 by donation from citizens of Osaka.
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
This museum displays how people lived in Osaka during 1830s. They built the townhouse in actual size and installed authentic things. If you stay on the street for 10 minutes, you might feel as if you were there, back in the 19th century Japan.
Tenjinbashi Shouten-gai
This is the longest mall in Japan, and its length is 2.6 km. However, we will not walk through this mall all the way. We walk 5~6 minutes from a nearby Metro station. Compare the modern shops on this street with the museum's tenement shops.
Lunch
We will probably go to a Soba noodle shop near the next spot,Tenjin Shrine.
Tenmangu Shrine
Sugawara Michizane was a brilliant scholar and successful politician in the Imperial Court in the late 9th century. But he was demoted from high ranking position by slander, and transferred to Dazaifu, Kyushu. There, he lived in a poor condition, and passed away heartbroken. This shrine was a place Michizane dropped in on the way to Dazaifu. You will find out more about the story.
Dohton-bori Canal Area
Then, you will come to Dohton-bori Canal Area, the most lively and vibrant area in the Southern part of Osaka. The main street is really a food street with so many restaurants with gigantic signboards.
Old Coffee Shop
We will take a short coffee brake at the shop started in1946. International travelers often come too, because they want to see what this old Japanese coffee shop is like.
Hozen-ji Temple
This little temple is very-well known for its Fudo Myooh statue, He is one of the Buddhist images, and this particular Fudo Myooh is covered with moss all over his body. He keeps evils away from people and fulfill your wishes, according to the teachings of Buddha. It's interesting to see a temple in busy area.
Tour End
This is the end of the tour. Toshi can take you back to your hotel. Or he can drop you off at a location convenient for you. Thank you very much for joining our tour.
Ending Point
At Your Hotel, or Nanba Metro Station, or some place convenient for you.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel meet-up
Some restaurants, taxis, temples, and museums do not take credit card. So you have to bring cash. Toshi will tell you, in advance, how much money you will need for this tour in yen. Transportation fares ( for you and the guide), lunch are not included, or other misc. purchases. Thank you
Tour Important Information
* Toshi will charge actual transportation fee to get to your hotel from his home in Osaka at the end of the tour. (R.T.)
* Duration of guiding service : minimum 6 hours and maximum 8 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* It is recommended that you purchase insurance for your trip in Japan.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
Important message from the guide
* Toshi will charge actual transportation fee (R.T.) to get to your hotel from his home in Osaka at the end of the tour.
* Duration of guiding service : minimum 6 hours and maximum 10 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
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 Reviews
“Great guide ”
Toshi was a great guide and was very patient with our family of 4. He was very knowledgeable and very flexible with our plans.
Toshi M.
(37 reviews)It is fun to be among the fine family as a guide. Everybody in your family seemed very happy. That made me happy too, to be a guide for your family. It was very pleasant day for me too. Thank you very much for your review. Take care.
Kimberly N.
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District
“Amazing day learning about Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Toshi as our guide. We got to visit both shrines and temples with facts around the history of the locations. Toshi was very friendly and really made our day enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
Toshi M.
(37 reviews)Hi Kimberly and Alex, Thank you for enjoying your tour today with me. Weather was nice, cherry blossoms are nice, your review is very nice, you guys were really nice. I' myself enjoyed the tour a lot too, as a guide. Excellent guests! Merci beaucoup Toshi M.
“Young & old … perfekt ”
It was a nice Tour thru some hotspots of Osaka. Toshi is a very friendly guy. He gives me every Information i ask for. Domo arigato!! :-)
Toshi M.
(37 reviews)Hi Jorg, Osaka castle had maybe too many visitors that you did not feel like going up there. But seemingly you enjoyed visiting the 1860s museum. I'm glad that you enjoyed that place with Kimono on you. I felt like I was with one of close friends of mine. Very nice review. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. Hope you will continuously have a fun time while you are in Japan. Take Care, Toshi M.
