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Private tour Osaka half day Osaka castle and Southern downtown of Osaka Namba Minami
Joined 2024
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!
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 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.
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 and hospitality
Pubulic transportation fee:
One day subway card for weekend JPY620 per person.
Admission fee to enter Osaka castle JPY 600 per person.
Osaka jo park is fee of charge.
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.
Tour Important Information
* 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 weekends
Important message from the supplier
Transportation fee and lunch fee for yourself ans the guide will be paid by the customer.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Akari Y.
It has been a year since I started guiding in the Kansai area last spring. I am passionate about introducing the beauty 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 younger.
$182/ per group
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