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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
(204 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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I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji in Kansai / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama, Ehime in Shikoku / Matsumoto in Nagano/ Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Fukui in Japan Sea side / Please get in touch with me!!

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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
(204 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

Hideo was very knowledgeable and fit

We were a large party and Hideo had ordered us a mini bus with a driver. There were a few hiccups with pricing but everything worked out. He did very well and went with us to each spot and explained a lot of things. He is very fit for his age. Thank you for our wonderful tour.

Ching L.

Hideo Y.

Thank you for your excellent review. Lastly we visited Ryugado Cave. I'm sure you got excited that you walked through the cave to see various shapes of lime stones. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

Top Choice for Exploring Kanazawa

Hideo is an excellent guide! He answered all our questions and created a very complete itinerary with a great pace. We had plenty of time to visit temples, make stops to explore, and even do some shopping along the way. Hideo is very attentive, respectful, and kind — a wonderful guide and a great choice for a tour in Kanazawa.

Nicolás B.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. You showed the interest in kaga temari ball that parents gave their daughters who would marry into someone's family, so you got the beautiful ball. And 100% of gold leaf is produced in Kanazawa. You got the golden statue that protects your year of the Chinese zodiac. I'm sure you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

We were under the impression that a museum visit was included; however, when we arrived, it was closed. I had hoped the guide would have been aware of the national holiday before scheduling the visit.

As I mentioned, we were charged more than the agreed amount, and the guide seemed to be rushing a bit during the tour.

Dr.r.k. C.

Hideo Y.

Thank you for your review. Yes, I have to deeply appologize you the museum was closed. The day was Tuesday, so I thought it was open but Monday was National holiday, so the following day it was closed. By the way I'm sure you enjoyed Awaodori dance and Naruto whirlpool. On the following day we could meet at Himeji port. I'm sure you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you all the best.

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