Osaka One Day Tour with history & local food
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
George W.
“Informative and Patient Tour Guide”
We hired Atsuko for a tour of the Osaka area, leading a group of 6 adults and 2 children. Throughout the tour, Atsuko lent her area expertise in a thoughtful and informative manner. She gave informative insights on the cultural and historical significances of every location we visited and was an expert guide, helping us find the most accommodating pathways for a number of elderly participants in our party. She was also very patient with our children and helped to find engaging topics and areas of interest for each child. We will be highly recommending Atsuko to friends and family with plans to visit Japan in the near future and we definitely hope to engage her services for a more rural (read: less busy) tour of areas outside of Osaka when we return to Japan.
Atsuko T.
Hello Mr.George, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I really enjoyed showing my home town and talking with you. Your family was very kind to me. I am happy to hear you also enjoyed the tour in Osaka. It was fun to join your family trip in Japan. It was fun to talk with all of you and sharing our histories and cultures with you. Please say hello to everyone. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Irene L.
“Fantastic time in Osaka!”
This is our second tour with Atsuko and it was great as well! About a year ago she showed us Nara. My kids had a wonderful time feeding the years and we loved the temples/shrines there. This year, we were lucky that she was available again to show us Osaka. She was prompt, well prepared, very friendly, and shared a lot of interesting local history. We really enjoyed our time with her and hope to see her again next time we visit!
Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Irene, Thank you for your kind review and words for me. I was happy to have met you again. I really enjoyed to talk with all of you. Your children have grown up in a year. I am looking forward to your next visit to Japan. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
Taylor K.
“Very informative ”
She was a lovely and kind guide and really made our day special. Showed us a bamboo forest and the home of a famous Japanese actor, which gave us an incredible view of the city below.
Atsuko T.
Hello Ms. Taylor, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I really enjoyed doing this Arashiyama tour and talking with all of you. It was a beautiful day. We could see the picturesque sceneries in Arashiyama. I think you enjoyed Nishiki Market on the next day. Please say hello to everyone. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
$253/ per group
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