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Osaka Private Tour - Raft full of festival organizers on board.
Raft full of festival organizers on board.
Osaka Private Tour - "Osaka water-bu"s cruising after dark.
"Osaka water-bu"s cruising after dark.
Osaka Private Tour - "Osaka water-bu"s cruising after dark.
"Osaka water-bu"s cruising after dark.
Osaka Private Tour - Fireworks display (from the `Net picture).
Fireworks display (from the `Net picture).
Osaka Private Tour - View from "Tenma-bashi" bridge.
View from "Tenma-bashi" bridge.
Osaka Private Tour - Sightseeing ship.
Sightseeing ship.
Osaka Private Tour - Amphibious bus.
Amphibious bus.
Osaka Private Tour - "Osaka water bus" approaching the pier.
"Osaka water bus" approaching the pier.
Osaka Private Tour - Passengers getting off "Osaka water bus".
Passengers getting off "Osaka water bus".
Osaka Private Tour - Rafts being towed upstream in the evening.
Rafts being towed upstream in the evening.
Osaka Private Tour - Kawasaki Bridge in the distance after dark.
Kawasaki Bridge in the distance after dark.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft full of kimono-clad guests.
Raft full of kimono-clad guests.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft with buildings in the background.
Raft with buildings in the background.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft with skyscrapers in the background.
Raft with skyscrapers in the background.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft full of kimono-clad guests.
Raft full of kimono-clad guests.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft with festival organizers on board.
Raft with festival organizers on board.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft with festival organizers on board.
Raft with festival organizers on board.
Osaka Private Tour - Raft full of kimono-clad guests.
Raft full of kimono-clad guests.
Osaka Private Tour - Rafts being towed upstream in the evening.
Rafts being towed upstream in the evening.
Osaka Private Tour - Riverside park.
Riverside park.

Tour of Osaka Tenjin-matsuri Festival / Cruising on the river

Nightlife
Osaka Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
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(69 reviews)
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Osaka
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Japanese (Native), English
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4 hours
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Private tour (only you and Tatsuhiro N.)
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Up to 15 people

(Highlights)

Held in the evening of July 25 each year, this festival attracts more than a million spectators. Dozens of rafts full of invited, kimono-clad people towed by small boats go upstream the major river in the heart of Osaka, while on-lookers watch from the river bank, nearby bridges and the pier. There stand stalls selling varieties of food, filling in every nook and corner of the river bank. Thousands of fireworks are shot up into the night sky to the great enjoyment of visitors.

(Origin of the festival)

The myth says that in the year 951, two years after God descended from heaven and settled in the Tenmangu Shrine, they flowed a sacred float in the river from the nearby beach and a funeral hall was built and "misogi" purification ceremony held at the shore where the float reached. Then, those living near the shrine and worshipers built a ship to contributed to the shrine.

(How to enjoy)

You can see rafts full of "yukata"-clad people in the festive mood on board slowly going upstream the river, while being soaked in the cool evening atmosphere. After dark, fireworks setting the skies ablaze make you sigh in joyful excitement. You can have whatever food you like at the stalls built in the riverbank.

(Transportation)

The JR train fare from Kyoto station to Osaka station is 560 yen and the subway fare, 180 yen.

(Others)

Since the venue is very crowded, please do your utmost in protecting yourself from being bumped by others and from theft. If you are there on the days other than the festival day, you can enjoy cruising on board a sightseeing ship called "Osaka water-bus" for a fee of 1,700 yen for one-hour ride. You can see the landscape of Osaka city from different angles as the ship sails along the river. Daytime only, however.

Itinerary

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03:00 PM

Meeting Point

At your hotel.

Tenma-bashi Bridge

Minami-tenma Park

Ending Point

At your hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto area

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What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, hotel pick-up in areas beyond Kyoto area, cruising fee

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Osaka Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
4.61 / 5
(69 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tatsuhiro N.

It took me some 20 years to be qualified for this job and I feel honored for being able to help tourists from abroad understand our nation and culture. Japan is a beautiful country with a long history, tradition and rich cultural heritages, having various features in each of the four distinct seasons. Although there are now many visitors from abroad, mainly from Asian countries, they are mostly interested in shopping taking advantage of cheaper yen rather than understanding our people and culture. Kyoto and Nara are the two cities best known by foreign tourists, but not all the aspects of Japanese culture are concentrated there. If you visit the countryside other than these two cities, you will never fail to see the beautiful natural surroundings and people who will warmly welcome you. I wish to work as the bridge between Japanese people and tourists from all over the world.

Reviews

Excellent experience with Hiro San

It was a pleasure to tour the city through Hiro San’s eyes. He was very patient and adjusted the pace of the tour as per us. Quite knowledgeable and jovial Regards Amandeep

Amandeep S.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Amandeep-san, Thank you very much for your compliment. I am much encouraged and given an energy to do a better job from tomorrow. Wish your entire family an excellent health. Regards, Hiro

Great day with Hiro-San

Absolutely one if the highlights of our trip to Japan. Our guide Hiro was fantastic. Can’t praise him enough. Hiro was patient and kind with our mixed group of 11. Hiro was so forthcoming with his knowledge. I can not say enough good things about this wonderful man. Jim H

James H.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi James-san, Thank you very much for your favorable comment. I am glad you and your loved ones spent a wonderful day with the tame deer in Nara. That`s the best reward for me. Wish you all a better health and a happier life ahead. Regards, Hiro

Awesome Tour Guide

Tatshurio was AWESOME! He is a just a nice person with a considerate heart. He is very knowledgeable and understood the assignment. He was very flexible and allow the entire group to enjoy the location, scene, and sights. I definitely recommend Mr. Tatsuhiro. He is awesome.

Toya W.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Toya-san, Thank you very much for giving me such a high grade. It inspires me to do a better job for my clients from now on. I am glad you had a first look at various articles and food while you made the tour. I am proud of myself for being able to help you come closer to our culture and society. Wish you all an even greater health. Regards, Hiro

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