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Samurai History Tour! Learn about history and culture and unique experience
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Joined 2026
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)
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
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
Joined 2026
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
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Liang tuang N.
“Bamboo Forrest visit”
Tatsuya-San was an obliging and good host plus driver. Would recommend!
David A.
“DO NOT BOOK THIS GUIDE”
Tatsuya is a nice guy who is a terrible guide. He picked us up at our hotel in his comfortable Lexus. The music was on and we could not hear what little he whispered as we drove to Kiyomizu temple, even after he turned down the volume. Arriving at the temple he walked 20 paces ahead through the hordes of people, and explained nothing about where we were or what we saw. When finally caught up to ask about a site or artifact, he looked it up on his phone and showed us the translation. He had no knowledge at all about the history of Kyoto. The same trend continued throughout the day. He dropped us at a rickshaw office in Arashiyama where we had a respite from his incompetence. We cut it short after that and asked him to take us back to the hotel, rather than continue to the Nishiki market with him. We had booked a second tour with him in Osaka the next day. We decided to cancel. Go With Guide has been uncooperative in giving us a refund for the second tour because of the so called 48 hour policy. We didn’t even ask for a full refund for the Kyoto tour, but they refused to consider that Tatsuya is not a guide at all and they clearly hadn’t screened or vetted him for the purpose. We will be pursuing it with the Japan Office of Consumer affairs for tourists. The situation is unacceptable.
Robert K.
“An ambitious tour with a considerate guide”
Our group of 3, one with some mobility issues had a rather long but informative day with Tatsuya. Picked up at Osaka port and driven to Kyoto and back. TAtsuya was as helpful as he could be to minimise walking and indeed managed to ensure access at Osaka castle to lifts and priority access To jump the queues. This was most welcome. He was also very flexible allowing us to tailor the tour to our interests.
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Tatsuya M.
I had a truly meaningful time with you all. I am glad you enjoyed the sightseeing and lunch. I look forward to seeing you again someday.
$240/ per group
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