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Your most memorable tour in Osaka
Joined 2014
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.
Itinerary
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.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
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)
Tour Important Information
＊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.
Important message from the supplier
Please feel free to contact me!!
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 2014
About Tour Guide Kazuhiko G.
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!!
Reviews
“Fantastic time exploring Osaka with Kazuhiko G”
Just finished an amazing tour of Osaka with Kazuhiko G. Kazuhiko picked me up from my hotel, very punctual, arriving early. Kazuhiko was very polite and genuine with all the information he shared whilst on our tour. Our eight hours together gave me a very good insight and history associated with each site we visited and he also agreed to flexibility during the tour to visit some places and do some shopping as well. Can’t recommend Kazuhiko G enough. Thank you for an amazing tour of Osaka.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm sorry that I made you walk so much. I walked over 20000 steps too, but I was happy to have had a good time with you. Also, I'm sorry that I didn't have enough knowledge about knives to be able to give you enough support. How was the food tour? Did you enjoy the local food of Osaka? I hope this tour will be a memorable one for you in Japan. Thank you!!
“A wonderful day in Nara with Kazu”
We decided to take a guide to Nara rather than Kyoto and we were so glad we did. Kazuhico is a charming gentleman. He took us to the deer park and the most beautiful Todaiji temple and the Kasuga Taisha shrine. Both really beautiful, but without the crowds of Kyoto. After a delicious Economyaki lunch, Kazu took us to a great shop with really elegant local products, so different from the usual souvenirs. I bought lacquerware and my husband bought a crazy Japanese puzzle. We then went to the local shopping arcade- very interesting with some great bargains and no crowds. It ws so interesting to be able to speak to a Japanese person, and Kazu took all the stress out of finding our own way from place to place. I would recommend Kazu and Nara: I'm so pleased we went.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm sorry that I made you walk so much. I'm glad that you and your husband enjoyed it. I was also happy to spend a pleasant time in the clear autumn weather. Please continue to enjoy tours of various parts of Japan. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. Thank you !!
“Two day trip across the Kansai”
Kazuhiko guided us very ably across Osaka and Nara. We travelled very efficiently and saw the best each place had to offer. He was very prepared with handouts and a brand new Ipad to help explain the history and importance of each site we visited. We particularly enjoyed his explanations of Sumiyoshi Taisha. He is very attentive to detail and had our initial booking requests with him to ensure he covered what we were interested in. He also helped us with contacting a Kimono booking place to reschedule.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm sorry I made you walk so much early in the morning. Did you enjoy walking around Kyoto in your kimono? I'm also glad that I was able to spend two fun days. I hope this tour will be a memorable one in Japan. Thank you!!
$240/ per group
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