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Osaka One Day Tour with history & local food
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Joined 2021
Osaka is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan. It has a mix of unique cultures which are traditional and modern. It has developed and flourished for geographical reasons. This tour includes Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, which have a long history in Japan, and the Sky Building, which has a remarkable modern architecture.
Osaka is also famous for delicious foods. You can enjoy eating local and special food in Osaka.
Let's enjoy the tour together !
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
- Your hotel or other places
At your hotel
You can also choose any hotel or train station near your accommodation.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle was a fortified castle. You will be able to learn the history and strategic design of the castle while strolling around the castle ground.
The castle also has magnificent structures and beautiful gardens.
Let's enjoy visiting this attractive castle.
Dotonbori
Let's enjoy strolling around the Dotonbori area. You will be able to grab a bite to eat and enjoy shopping.
Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji Temple is the oldest government temple in Japan. You will be able to learn a lot about Buddhism at this temple.
The scenery of the temple is picturesque. You will be able to enjoy the temple's stunning garden. (The garden is open from the 11th to the end of each month. )
Umeda Sky Building
This unique building is located in Umeda, which is in central Osaka.
You will be able to enjoy great views from the observatory of this high-rise building.
You will also be able to enjoy the beautiful sunset and night view there if you want.
Umeda Sky Building or other places
You can choose any place to finish the tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel or other places
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
Transportation and admission fees for you
Lunch costs for you and the guide (approx. 1000 to 1500 JPY for each)
Tour Important Information
On this tour we'll visit four popular tourist spots in Osaka. If you want to visit other places, please feel free to let me know. I will arrange the tour according to your request.
Also, if you want to change the meeting time, please feel free to ask me.
We'll be able to finish the tour at the Umeda Sky Building if you want.
You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sunset and night view from the observatory on your own.
This tour will show you the following;
・ From the ancient to the modern history of Osaka.
・The correlation between Shinto and Buddhism for Japanese people.
・The traditional and beautiful gardens
・Special foods in Osaka
・Culture in Osaka
・How people live and communicate with each other in Osaka
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 2021
About Tour Guide Atsuko T.
Hello. My name is Atsuko.I'm a licensed tour guide in Japan.
I have lived in Osaka since I was born.
I have guided many tourists all over the world as a volunteer for 6 years. I like showing my tourists my favorite places in Japan and talking with them. Osaka, where I was born and raised, is famous for foods, modern and ancient cultures. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring places, were ancient capitals in Japan. I'm happy to visit those places with you.
Reviews
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Harriet L.
“Wonderful Tour Guide”
Atsuko is a Wonderful tour guide. She is professional, respectful, kind, energetic, and very fun to spend the day with. We spend 2 days with her. One day to Kyoto and went to beautiful Arayashima Bamboo Forest and Tenryu-ji Temple, and even rode the train that goes through the river gorge that was absolutely lovely. The 2nd day we went to Himeji Castle and Kobe. Atsuko was a wealth of information about both places we enjoyed learning from her. The castle was so amazing and historic, and Kobe had a great Chinatown with yummy food. We were also were impressed with the gorgeous and modern Port of Kobe. We loved having Atsuko as our tour guide and highly recommend her!
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Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Harriet, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I am happy to know you enjoyed the tours on both days. I had a wonderful time with all of you in Kyoto, Himeji and Kobe. Each of the areas has its own attraction. I really enjoyed showing the picturesque nature in Kyoto, the impressive castle, the beautiful port area and shrine. If you have another chance to visit here, please let me know. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
Donald F.
“Kyoto Day Trip”
Atsuko promptly replied to questions/concerns prior to our confirming our booking which put us at ease. We are from California and an elderly friend from the states also happened to be in Osaka joined up so there was 4 Adults. Atsuko promptly met us at our Hotel in Osaka, explained the plan for the day & off we went. 1st Stop: The Bamboo Forest: 2nd Stop: The Golden Pagoda; 3rd Stop: Lunch @ Local Restaurant (she picked a Great Choice!) 4th Stop: Nijo Castle; 5th Stop: Kyoto Station; 6th Stop: Gion Area; 7th & Last Stop: Nishiki Market It was not just the various places we visited, Atsuko went through the places with us to explain its significance & history. She pointed things out that we would had missed if we toured on our own. The were other stops on our itinerary but my wife & elderly friend who is not accustomed to such walking became tired so we shortened the tour. Atsuko was very kind & patient as we occasionally needed to wait to them to rest-up. I highly recommend Atsuko and would certainly refer acquaintances to her upon knowing their plans to visit Osaka and/or Kyoto.
Atsuko T.
Hello Mr. Donald, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I really enjoyed the tour with all of you. We visited many places that we planned. It was a long day but I am happy to know you had a good time in Kyoto. If you have another chance to come here, please let me know. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
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Sam H.
“A great tour of Osaka”
Atsuko listened to my interests and physical limitations and put together a tour that worked perfectly. Her planning and care made everything go smoothly.
Atsuko T.
Hello Mr. Sam, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. It was a wonderful day yesterday. I really enjoyed showing some attractions in Osaka, talking with you and sharing our culture with you. Please enjoy your tour Osaka or Nara today. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
$300/ per group
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