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!
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 or Train station in Osaka city.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle stands as a prominent cultural landmark and a popular tourist destination, offering visitors insights into Japan's feudal history through its well-preserved castle grounds, museum exhibits, and panoramic views from its main tower. The castle's surroundings include expansive gardens, known for their seasonal beauty.
South area / Namba/ Dotonbori and Michi
After Osaka Castle, we'll immerse ourselves in the vibrant energy of Dotonbori. Stroll along the bustling canal lined with neon lights, and savor local delicacies like takoyaki and okonomiyaki from street vendors.
Located around Namba Station, Minami (South) is one of Osaka's two major city centers.
South area / Nipponbashi/Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market, known as "Osaka's Kitchen." Discover rows of stalls offering fresh seafood, produce, and culinary delights. Engage with vendors and taste specialties like sushi and Kobe beef, experiencing the lively atmosphere of this historic marketplace.
Ending Point
South area / Subway Namba station or Nipponbashi station.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee and hospitality
Pubulic transportation fee:
One day subway card for weekend JPY620 per person.
Admission fee to enter Osaka castle JPY 600 per person until March 31st,2025.
Admission fees for Osaka Castle will be revised to 1,200 yen from April 1, 2025.
Food and Drink
Lunch about JPY 2000 per person for you and guide
Please cover the admission fee and transportation costs and lunch for the guide.
Please prepare cash for payment at facility.
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Tour is only available on weekday
Transportation fee and lunch fee for yourself ans the guide will be paid by the customer.
I have started guiding in the Kansai area since 2023. I am passionate about introducing the history of Japan.
I am happy to introduce guests from overseas to the Japanese culture established by our predecessors.
I will introduce Japanese culture, food, cuisine, sake, nature, manga, spiritual culture, history, Buddhism, Shinto, Shugendo, pilgrimage paths, and other topics of interest.
Let me introduce myself. I was born in Osaka and grew up in Osaka and Kyoto. I have lived in the U.S., China, and Australia when I was young.
Jay Z.
“Fun Historic Tour”
Great and enthusiastic guide! She brought us to Korea town and the museum of housing and living. On the way, she talked about the history of Japan’s culture and religious history and I found it interesting. It is clear she is passionate about Japan’s rich history and loves to share it with the world. Thanks Akari!
Akari Y.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for joining me your special day for two of you. It was truly a pleasure to guide you through the Korean Market, and I thoroughly enjoyed introduce Japanese history. Exploring Korean Market together and diving into local fish Market and its rich cultural stories was such a rewarding experience, especially when we had the chance to meet and talk to some local Market lady and try whale skin along the way. Your curiosity and interest made the morning even more enjoyable, and I hope you took away some memorable insights about this vibrant city. It’s always wonderful to share a deeper understanding of Japan's past and present with fellow people like you. Should you ever return to Osaka, I’d be happy to show you more hidden gems of the city! Wishing you safe travels and hope our paths cross again soon. Than you very much Jay and Z
$126/ per group