The city of Osaka flourished around the eponymous Osaka Castle during
the Edo era, and is now the third largest city in Japan.
It is said to be the center of commerce and is a vibrant city with
an atmosphere distinct from that of Tokyo or Kyoto.
Please visit Osaka and get to know a different side of the country.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
Osaka Castle
You will learn the following at Osaka Castle:
・The construction of Japanese castles;
・The life of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, one of the renounced samurai-daimyos in the 16th century;
・The battle between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, and the rise and fall of the Toyotomis,
key information to understand medieval Japan.
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Douton-bori area and Kuromon Japanese Traditional Market
This place is one of the busiest areas in Osaka. You can enjoy shopping or eating Japanese traditional dish such as sushi and "Okonomiyaki (savory local pizza)." In particular, there are many restaurants in the Doutonbori district that serve a variety of popular regional staples.
After lunch, you will visit Kuromon Ichiba Market.
Sumiyoshi Shinto Shrine
You will learn the following at this shrine:
・The difference between Shinto and Buddhism;
・The meanings of a Torii gate;
・How to properly pray at a shrine.
・Please find the three kanji-marked pebbles at Sumiyoshi Shrine. They are said to grant you the five powers: good fortune, longevity,
strength, wisdom, and wealth.
・There is another interesting stone in a small shrine near this shrine. First, before lifting this stone, consider whether it is heavy or
light, and think about your wish. Then, lift it up. If the stone is lighter than you think, your wish will come true. Now, give it a try.
Other Spots (Shitennouji Buddhist Temple, Osaka Nanba yasaka Shinto Shrine, The Osaka museum of Housing and Living, Umeda Sky Building etc.)
・If time permits, we will visit one more spot.
(No additional fee will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.)
・In addition to the above, there are other spots that will especially please children.
USJ (Universal Studio Japan), Osaka Aquarium etc.
Ending Point
The location requested by the customer.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, Pick-up at your designated location
・Transportation fee (Guests and guide)
Less than 1,000 yen each
・Entrance fee (Guests)
Osaka Castle : 600 yen each
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living : 600 yen each
Umeda Sky Building : 1,500 yen each
・Lunch fee (Guests and guide)
*You will learn the followings.
・The construction of Japanese castles;
・History of Medieval Japan;
・Tokugawa and Toyotomi clan;
・The difference between Shinto and Buddhism;
・The meanings of a Torii gate;
・How to properly pray at a shrine;
・An interesting experience using two types of stones can be had at the shrine.
*No additional fees will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.
*Based on this page, I will prepare an invoice according to your requirements.
*This is a flexible tour and you can change the itinerary and destinations at any time.
*Those coming to Osaka for tours from other areas, such as Kyoto, will also be guided to
Osaka from the nearest station or hotel.
For example, if you are coming from Kyoto, we will guide you from your hotel in Kyoto.
The time to Osaka is not included in the scheduled 8 hours.
Time (Hotel in Kyoto→Osaka : about 1 hour)
*Each customer has different requirements, so I will prepare invoices according to each customer's needs.
No additional charge even if the tour time is extended.
Please feel free to contact me!!
Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children.
I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business.
I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years.
During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc..
Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.).
You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter.
I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure.
Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !!
Your memorable tour awaits you.
Please feel free to contact me!!
Ching ching O.
“Beautiful Kyoto”
Goto-san is very organized and leading a group of 13 people is no easy task. He is flexible and knowing that we are tired from walking for the past few days, he is flexible to accomodate our last minute change in itinerary. He has come prepared with illustrations on the places of interests and explanations in English. He took the trouble to book the restaurant for us by going there himself to ensure the booking is confirmed. He is very familiar with the route and knows very well on what buses or trains to take to avoid the crowd during this Cherry blossom season.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I also had a great time. I'm sorry that I made you a walk a lot in the busy cherry blossom season. Have you recovered from your fatigue? I hope this tour will be a memorable tour for everyone. Thank you!!
Ted C.
“Interesting sights.”
Nice gentleman and very accommodating, however, his English was hard to understand.
Kazuhiko G.
Thanks for the review. I apologize for making you walk a lot. I hope this tour was a memorable one for you. Thank you!!
Maria F.
“Nice guide”
Kazu was very nice. We had a great time with him!
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm also glad that I had a fun day with your wonderful family. And, I'm sorry that I made you walk so much. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. Thank you!!
$259/ per group