Samurai History Tour! Learn about history and culture and unique experience
This is the only tour where you can learn about the history of the authentic samurai! Visit the shrine of the legendary Sanada Yukimura, see Osaka Castle, and finish with a workshop where you can try calligraphy, tea ceremony, and even wearing armor! This tour is by car, so even those who are not good at traveling are welcome! Let's take a tour of samurai history!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
The hotel you are staying at (Osaka city only)
- I will pick you up at your hotel.
Sanadayama Sanko Shrine
Sanadayama Sanko Shrine is a shrine located in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City. It is known as a place associated with Sanada Yukimura, and the remains of an escape route to Osaka Castle remain within the shrine grounds. Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Osaka, is also enshrined here.
OSAKA CASTLE
Osaka Castle was built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and rebuilt during the Edo period. It has been designated a special national historic site and is counted as one of Japan's three most famous castles.
It is a registered tangible cultural property of Japan and is characterized by its golden decorations, such as the shachihoko (a deadly fish) on the roof and the crouching tiger under the balustrade.
The observation deck on the 8th floor of the castle tower offers a panoramic view of Osaka!
Lunch
Enjoy traditional Japanese food!
SAMURAI HONOR work shop
The climax is when you can experience traditional Japanese calligraphy, tea ceremony, sword-cutting, and armor-wearing. It is nice if you can drop me a message so I can secure their availability before you book this tour.
Ending Point
The hotel you are staying at (Osaka city only)
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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
Private vehicle (5-seater SUV)
Hotel pick up
Gasoline, toll, parking fee
Public transportation fee
Personal expense
Entrance tickets
(Osaka castle Adults: 600 yen, junior high school students under are Free)
Activity fees
Lunch fee 1000-2000 yen
personal expenses
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
The tour runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 10:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and I will guide you around Osaka's great spots or the area of your choice in my car. Since we are traveling by car, we will travel efficiently using the shortest route. People with disabilities or those who don't like walking are also welcome.
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
About Tour Guide Tatsuya M.
Nice to meet you! My name is Tatsuya. I was born and raised in Osaka. I love traveling the world and communicating with all kinds of people. I also have a caring personality, so I would love to share the charms of Osaka, its people, and its food with people all over the world!
I provide sightseeing tours not only in Osaka but also in Kyoto and Nara. I offer transportation services for hotels, cruise ships, and airports as well!
Reviews
Kate T.
“Osaka sighseeing with a local”
It was a cool and enjoyable tour, I had a lot of fun!! We moved across Osaka in a good air-conditioned car, so +41C heat was not a problem at all. Due to knowledge of shotcuts and best routes, we've managed to see all the key spots quickly and in comfort and not being impacted by the heat. Other highlights include visiting the best shopping spots on demand, having a delicious dinner in a local spot and visiting non-tourist places. Highly recommended!
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Tatsuya M.
Thank you so much as well. It was a fun day with you. We not only visited tourist spots, but we also talked about all sorts of things, and I enjoyed talking about denim. Let's meet again sometime, and let's go out for a delicious meal again.
Greg B.
“Amazing Kyoto”
This was the second day with Tatsuya just as good as the first. He is definitely into Japanese food and wanting you to experience it without being pushy. So we enjoyed great Japanese food. We had the best experience with the rickshaw, which we were thinking of not doing but Tatsuya did say that all his guests loved it. He was so right about that. It is amazing and the trip through the bamboo forest was a stand out of the day. The whole day was a great experience.
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Tatsuya M.
Thank you for another wonderful time today. I really would have liked to show you around more, but we were limited by your ferry schedule. I'm so glad you enjoyed the rickshaw ride and the Japanese food. I'll show you around even more next time!
Greg B.
“A beautiful city, with great culture and sights to see old and new. ”
Tatsuya is fantastic guide and wants make sure you see on your itinerary. Then add his own personal touch and information. We were hot and ready to call it a day, and Tatsuya would have been obliging to take us back to the ship but we knew that he wanted to show us everything in the city he is so proud of. So luckily for us we stuck with what he had planned. A great traditional Japanese restaurant and food the city lights from 300mtrs above street level and so much more. What a really great person he is. His car is comfortable and air conditioned which was a must in mid summer in Japan. Thank you so much Tatsuya, my Japanese is so much better now with your help.
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Tatsuya M.
Thank you, too, for a wonderful two days. Beyond just the guiding, I really appreciated the chance to talk with you about so many things—from family to life in general. I’m so glad you enjoyed the Japanese restaurants and the food! I wish you all the best for the rest of your trip and for the future. Let’s meet again!
$241/ per group
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