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Osaka Private Tour - Work shop
Work shop
Osaka Private Tour - Work shop
Work shop
Osaka Private Tour - Osaka castle
Osaka castle
Osaka Private Tour - Shanada shrine
Shanada shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Shanada shrine
Shanada shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Shanada shrine
Shanada shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Shanada shrine
Shanada shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Shanada shrine
Shanada shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Work shop
Work shop
Osaka Private Tour - my car
my car

Samurai History Tour! Learn about history and culture and unique experience

Art, Culture, & Historical
Car Tour (driving guide)
Osaka Tour Guide - Tatsuya M.

Joined 2026

Tatsuya M.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
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Osaka
English, Japanese (Native), Korean
7 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Tatsuya M.)
Up to 4 people

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!

11:30 AM

Meeting Point

The hotel you are staying at (Osaka city only)

- I will pick you up at your hotel.

12:00 AM

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.

01:00 PM

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!

02:30 PM

Lunch

Enjoy traditional Japanese food!

04:00 PM

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

Private vehicle (5-seater SUV)

Hotel pick up

Gasoline, toll, parking fee

What‘s not included

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
Osaka Tour Guide - Tatsuya M.

Joined 2026

Tatsuya M.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Best day ever!!!

We had so much fun with Tatsuya!!! He took us everywhere we wanted and more!! He took us to eat amazing food, got us his favorite snacks. Hes really a great guy. We made a new friend. Thank you so much for making our day special and great! Dont hesitate to book with him!!

Samar M.

Tatsuya M.

Thank you for the wonderful time! Everyone was so friendly, and I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. The time spent enjoying Japanese cuisine and the One Piece shop were definitely highlights! Let's meet again! I hope the rest of your trip to Japan is fantastic!

Best Guided Tour to Osaka and Kyoto

Osaka & Kyoto with Tatsuya! We had an absolutely wonderful guided tour of Osaka and Kyoto with Tatsuya, and we can’t recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, he crafted a perfect itinerary that made our day feel smooth, engaging, and genuinely memorable. Fantastic planning & smooth pickup: Tatsuya picked us up from our hotel early in the morning in an **air-conditioned car that was very roomy and comfortable. Efficient and enjoyable full day: We spent about 11 hours with him, and somehow it never felt rushed—just well-paced and thoughtfully arranged. Great cultural experiences: We visited a few temples and experienced Osaka and Kyoto in a meaningful way, not just as a checklist of tourist stops. Authentic traditional lunch: We enjoyed a traditional Japanese lunch in Kyoto at a restaurant where we had to remove our shoes and sit at a lower table. The food was pretty good, and the whole experience felt authentic and special. Invaluable translation support: We were especially thankful that Tatsuya was there to translate—it made everything easier to understand and helped us feel comfortable throughout the day. Even though I can’t recall every single place we visited, what I do know is this: we truly couldn’t have done as much on our own. Tatsuya’s knowledge, organization, and welcoming presence made all the difference. Thank you so much, Tatsuya! We’re looking forward to seeing you in Chicago very soon!

Teia T.

Tatsuya M.

The time I spent with you was truly meaningful; our conversations were enlightening. I was so happy that you enjoyed the rickshaw ride through the bamboo grove in Arashiyama. Hearing such high praise makes all the effort worthwhile for a guide! I look forward to seeing you in Chicago.

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!

Kate T.

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.

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$240/ per group

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