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The Soul of Osaka: History, Faith and Food
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Joined 2025
Discover the real story of Osaka beyond food and neon lights. This guided tour takes you through samurai ambition at Osaka Castle, the birth of Japanese Buddhism at Shitennō-ji, the resilience of Shinsekai, and the vibrant merchant soul of Dōtonbori. A storytelling journey blending history, legends, and local culture to truly understand Osaka’s spirit.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel/Meeting point of your preference
- I will pick you at the hotel or at any meeting point of your preference.
Osaka Castle
The symbol of Osaka, the castle represents the unification of Japan. Built in 1583 went through countless fires and it was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. Showing the resilience of Osaka.
Shitenno-ji
Shitennō-ji was founded in 593 AD, making it Japan’s oldest officially built Buddhist temple. At the time, Buddhism was new and controversial. Japan traditionally followed Shinto, worshipping nature spirits
ShinSekai
Shinsekai was created in 1912, during a time when Japan wanted to modernize and compete with Western nations. Its symbol, Tsutenkaku Tower, was meant to show Osaka reaching toward the future.
Lunch at Shinsekai
I will take you to the local restaurants in ShinSekai.
Hozenji Temple
Built in 1637, Hozenji Temple pays homage to Fudo Myoo, one of five guardians of Buddhism. During the 1600s, Namba and the surrounding area of Dotonbori were blossoming as a center for entertainment, with dramatic performances of kabuki and bunraku taking place throughout the district.
Dotonbori
Dōtonbori began in 1612, when a merchant dug a canal to boost trade. It quickly became Osaka’s entertainment district, filled with kabuki theaters, puppet shows, and restaurants.
Ending Point
Your hotel or place of preference
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Hotel Pickup/Dropoff within Osaka City
- Transportation fee public or taxi. ( ￥600 to ￥1000 depending on your location)
- Meal is not included, please bring cash as most places in Japan accepts cash only.
- Entrance tickets.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Junior Y.
Hi, I’m Junior.
I was born in Brazil and I’ve been living in Japan for several years. Coming here as a foreigner shaped the way I see the country not from a textbook, but through daily life, work, and real relationships.
Over time, I became deeply connected to Japanese culture, history, and also to Japan’s car scene. Japan isn’t just temples and shrines; it’s also craftsmanship, attention to detail, passion and car culture reflects that perfectly. From classic JDM icons to rare, low-production vehicles and underground scenes, it’s a side of Japan that many visitors never get to experience or fully understand.
I work with cars professionally, but I also see them as part of Japan’s cultural identity. The same mindset that built ancient temples exists in the way cars are designed, maintained, and respected here.
If you’re interested in Japan beyond the surface, its history, its mindset, and the culture that connects tradition and modern passion — I’d be happy to share that with you
$253/ per group
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