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Osaka Private Tour - The front of the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku
The front of the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku
Osaka Private Tour - A street car called "Chichin-densha"
A street car called "Chichin-densha"
Osaka Private Tour - Sakai City Hall
Sakai City Hall
Osaka Private Tour - Minato Ohashi Bridge
( from the observation deck)
Minato Ohashi Bridge ( from the observation deck)
Osaka Private Tour - The mausoleum of Emperor Richu
( from the observation deck )
The mausoleum of Emperor Richu ( from the observation deck )
Osaka Private Tour - The mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku
( from the observation deck )
The mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku ( from the observation deck )
Osaka Private Tour - The mausoleum of Emperor Hanzei
( from the observation deck )
The mausoleum of Emperor Hanzei ( from the observation deck )
Osaka Private Tour - Nagai Stadium
( from the observation deck )
Nagai Stadium ( from the observation deck )
Osaka Private Tour - Abeno Harukas
( from the observation deck )
Abeno Harukas ( from the observation deck )
Osaka Private Tour - A street car called "Chichin-densha"
A street car called "Chichin-densha"
Osaka Private Tour - Peace Tower in Daisen Park
Peace Tower in Daisen Park
Osaka Private Tour - The statue of Emperor Nintoku in Daisen Park
The statue of Emperor Nintoku in Daisen Park
Osaka Private Tour - The statue of Sen-no-rikyu, a tea master, in Daisen Park
The statue of Sen-no-rikyu, a tea master, in Daisen Park
Osaka Private Tour - In Daisen Park
In Daisen Park
Osaka Private Tour - The gate of "Shin-an", a tea house, in Daisen Park
The gate of "Shin-an", a tea house, in Daisen Park
Osaka Private Tour - "Shin-an", a tea house, in Daisen Park
"Shin-an", a tea house, in Daisen Park
Osaka Private Tour - Tea in "Shin-an"
Tea in "Shin-an"
Osaka Private Tour - Sweets in "Shin-an"
Sweets in "Shin-an"
Osaka Private Tour - Gagaku-den at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Gagaku-den at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Drum Bridge at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Drum Bridge at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - The fourth main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
The fourth main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - The third main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
The third main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - The second and the third main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
The second and the third main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - The second and the third main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
The second and the third main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Gagakuden Hall at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Gagakuden Hall at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - The first main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
The first main shrine at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Kito-den at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Kito-den at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Drum Bridge at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Drum Bridge at Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
Osaka Private Tour - Sumiyoshi Shrine Gate and the third main shrine
Sumiyoshi Shrine Gate and the third main shrine
Osaka Private Tour - The Front Gate
The Front Gate
Osaka Private Tour - Cherry blosson blooming just after crossing the drum bridge
Cherry blosson blooming just after crossing the drum bridge
Osaka Private Tour - Omokaru stone at Otoshisha
Omokaru stone at Otoshisha
Osaka Private Tour - Asazawasha
Asazawasha
Osaka Private Tour - A street car called "Chichin-densha"
A street car called "Chichin-densha"

Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, the Largest Burial Mounds in Japan

Off the Beaten Path
Osaka Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(208 reviews)
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Osaka
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Hideo Y.)
Up to 15 people

The Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine was founded in 211 and is dedicated to the sea gods which are the Sumiyoshi Sanjin (Sumiyoshi three gods) and the Empress Jingu.

It's the headquarters of the approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide.

About 2.35 million people visited the shrine during the first three days of the New Year in 2013.

Then we'll move to Sakai-higashi Station by train. You can see a panoramic view of Osaka city including Abeno Harukas.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel

09:30 AM

Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine and its small shrines

It is dedicated to the sea gods.

11:00 AM

Sakai City Hall

From the top floor you can see a Mozu Burial Mound.

01:00 PM

The mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku

The largest key-style ancient tumulus in Japan

01:30 PM

Sakai City Museum at Daisen park

You see how to make mounds in the film.

02:30 PM

Sakai City Tea house at Daisen park

You enjoy tea ceremony.

03:30 PM

Japanese garden at Daisen park

You see the beautiful Japanese garden.

Ending Point

at your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

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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 - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(208 reviews)
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Hideo Y.

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.

I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.

Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.

In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.

When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !

These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Reviews

Osaka Tour

Hideo Y came very well prepared and very knowledgeable with the sights we wanted to see. He is very well accommodating with our desires. Enjoyed the time with him.

Arthur C.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. In Dotonbori street. I showed you the interesting story of the cutting tail of the Dragon, hanging on the crab. I wish you all health and every joy in life.

2 Days w/ Hideo: Naoshima and Hiroshima

We just finished two great days with Hideo. He met us at our hotel in Kyoto, and from then on the trip was seamless. I had wanted to visit the "art islands" but couldn't imagine navigating getting there myself for my husband and I. We only really had a day to spend on Naoshima bec we also wanted to visit Hiroshima. Hideo took us on the train, to another train (or 2?) to a ferry to the bus all the way to Naoshima. He had the time schedules all worked out and managed our tickets. After being largely on our own in Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto, it was so nice not to have to think! Although I might have liked more time on Naoshima, our overall trip time didn't allow for it but Hideo made the most of our time by scheduling things, including lunch. He gave us some good info on the museums we visited. He helped us find dinner when we arrived in Hiroshima after a long day. Then, when we wanted to change our plans the next day in Hiroshima, Hideo was amenable, and woke up early the next day to change our tickets. Even though we wanted to shorten our plans and not visit Miyajima (which most people would want to do, and HIdeo had originally planned) he didn't make us feel badly for shortening the day, and reduced his fee accordingly. He was very informative about Hiroshima, had great maps (even tho he was with us, this helped orient us to the main sites and history of what happened there). He then went with us to Osaka and took us right to our hotel. Hideo was informative, helpful and a very sweet and organized guide. We never could have managed to get to Naoshima and Hiroshima (navigating all the transportation) and been so relaxed to just focus on the sites if it weren't for Hideo! Thank you Hideo for being our guide.

Jacqueline C.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your great review. In Naoshima we could visit Chichu Museum, Benesse House Museum and Outdoor Works. You know very well about artists, so I also learned from you. Thanks to the punctual operation by trains, ferry and bus, I could smoothly take you to the destinations. Of course I make it a rule to respond to guest's requests as much as possible. On this tour I managed to field your requests. In Hiroshima we visited Atmoc Bomb Dome and Peace memorial Museum. I wish you and your family good luck and success in the business in your future career!

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