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Your most memorable tour in Osaka
The city of Osaka flourished around the eponymous Osaka Castle during
the Edo era, and is now the third largest city in Japan.
It is said to be the center of commerce and is a vibrant city with
an atmosphere distinct from that of Tokyo or Kyoto.
Please visit Osaka and get to know a different side of the country.
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
Osaka Castle
You will learn the following at Osaka Castle:
・The construction of Japanese castles;
・The life of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, one of the renounced samurai-daimyos in the 16th century;
・The battle between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, and the rise and fall of the Toyotomis,
key information to understand medieval Japan.
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Douton-bori area and Kuromon Japanese Traditional Market
This place is one of the busiest areas in Osaka. You can enjoy shopping or eating Japanese traditional dish such as sushi and "Okonomiyaki (savory local pizza)." In particular, there are many restaurants in the Doutonbori district that serve a variety of popular regional staples.
After lunch, you will visit Kuromon Ichiba Market.
Sumiyoshi Shinto Shrine
You will learn the following at this shrine:
・The difference between Shinto and Buddhism;
・The meanings of a Torii gate;
・How to properly pray at a shrine.
・Please find the three kanji-marked pebbles at Sumiyoshi Shrine. They are said to grant you the five powers: good fortune, longevity,
strength, wisdom, and wealth.
・There is another interesting stone in a small shrine near this shrine. First, before lifting this stone, consider whether it is heavy or
light, and think about your wish. Then, lift it up. If the stone is lighter than you think, your wish will come true. Now, give it a try.
Other Spots (Shitennouji Buddhist Temple, Osaka Nanba yasaka Shinto Shrine, The Osaka museum of Housing and Living, Umeda Sky Building etc.)
・If time permits, we will visit one more spot.
(No additional fee will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.)
・In addition to the above, there are other spots that will especially please children.
USJ (Universal Studio Japan), Osaka Aquarium etc.
Ending Point
The location requested by the customer.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Pick-up at your designated location
・Transportation fee (Guests and guide)
Less than 1,000 yen each
・Entrance fee (Guests)
Osaka Castle : 600 yen each
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living : 600 yen each
Umeda Sky Building : 1,500 yen each
・Lunch fee (Guests and guide)
Tour Important Information
＊You will learn the followings.
・The construction of Japanese castles;
・History of Medieval Japan;
・Tokugawa and Toyotomi clan;
・The difference between Shinto and Buddhism;
・The meanings of a Torii gate;
・How to properly pray at a shrine;
・An interesting experience using two types of stones can be had at the shrine.
＊No additional fees will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.
＊Based on this page, I will prepare an invoice according to your requirements.
＊This is a flexible tour and you can change the itinerary and destinations at any time.
＊Those coming to Osaka for tours from other areas, such as Kyoto, will also be guided to
Osaka from the nearest station or hotel.
For example, if you are coming from Kyoto, we will guide you from your hotel in Kyoto.
The time to Osaka is not included in the scheduled 8 hours.
Time (Hotel in Kyoto→Osaka : about 1 hour)
＊Each customer has different requirements, so I will prepare invoices according to each customer's needs.
No additional charge even if the tour time is extended.
Important message from the guide
Please feel free to contact me!!
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
“Fantastic Most Memorable Tour”
Kazuhiko San provided an excellent service. He toured me and my father around Osaka Castle, Local shrines and the Dotonbori area. We ate lunch at a fantastic conveyor belt sushi restaurant which we all enjoyed. Throughout the tour Kazuhiko san provided historical and interesting facts relating to the various areas visited. Me and my father had a great time and would strongly recommend Kazuhiko San. ありがとうございます.
Kazuhiko G.
(159 reviews)Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for making you walk all over the place in a crowded place. But the weather was great and I was glad you had a good time too. I hope this tour will be one of the most memorable tours in Japan. Good luck with your Japanese language studies. こちらこそありがとうございました！！
“Wonderful personalized tour of Kyoto”
Kazuhiko was our guide for a wonderful day in Kyoto. I contacted him half a year ago with an unusual request. To meet us at the cruise terminal in Kobe and to visit specific sites in Kyoto for our one day there. I didn't know if it was possible to see all the sites in one day, there were six of them I wanted to see. But Kazu got us to all of them. It was a tiring, but great day. One day in Kyoto is really not enough, but it's all we had and Kazuhiko made sure we made the most of it, having us driven around to six different places in the city with just enough time at each to get a feel for them. He also told us about the culture and answered all our questions. He was with us for 12 hours, a very long day for him. I was so happy to find him, because it was very hard to find a guide who would give me and the group the tour I wanted.
Kazuhiko G.
(159 reviews)Thanks for the good review. I apologize for making you walk a lot. I am also sorry that we could not spend enough time at Kiyomizu-dera and other places. But I am glad you were pleased and I am happy too. I had a great time too. I hope the tour was memorable for you. Thank you very much !!
“Knowledgeable, kind and accommodating guide! ”
Kazu took us on a customized half-day tour of Osaka, meeting us at our hotel in Kyoto first, and helping us navigate our way to the city. We made some spontaneous changes to our plan for the day, and he did not miss a beat! Our family had a wonderful time! He is a wonderful guide!
Kazuhiko G.
(159 reviews)Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed our short tour of Osaka. Did you arrive safely in Tokyo? Please enjoy the tour in Tokyo. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. Thank you. Kazuhiko Goto
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