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Osaka
8 hours
Visiting Nara from Osaka ～truly the must-see place in Japan～
Nara: the must-see place in Japan. Nara was the capital of ancient Japan before Kyoto became the capital. In the Nara era, Buddhism played an important role in stabilizing the country. So you can see many big old temples there. Many of these are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites and are concentrated in a small area. So, if you have only one free day to spend in the Kansai area, I highly recommend visiting Nara.
Visiting Nara from Osaka ～truly the must-see place in Japan～
FROM$272/ per group
Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(44 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
Nara and Osaka in One Day
In the morning, we will be visiting Nara, the ancient capital city of Japan before Kyoto. In the late afternoon, we will move to Osaka, the vibrant center of Western Japan. You can feel two different faces of Japan, old and new in one day. Experience ancient history during the day and enjoy vibrant commercial atomosphere of the urban life in the late afternoon / early evening.
Nara and Osaka in One Day
FROM$272/ per group
Toichi N.
4.98 / 5
(59 reviews)
Osaka
6 hours
Your most memorable tour in Osaka
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.
Your most memorable tour in Osaka
FROM$251/ per group
Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(197 reviews)
Osaka
9 hours
Exploring Osaka
8,000 years ago, Osaka slept under a large seashore lake. This city of lake later turned to a city of smoke and eventually grew into the 2nd key international city after Tokyo. Birth place of industry in Japan, such as bank, insurance, steel, machinery, spinning, medicine, ship building, electrical appliance, etc. Touching days of Osaka ,Then and Now.
Exploring Osaka
FROM$306/ per group
Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(57 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
Osaka Highlight tour
We visit symbolic Osaka Castle, the 1st state-established Buddhist temple (admission fee of 600 yen needed) and Umeda Sky Building, a popular skyscrapers with 360° panoramic view on top (admission fee of 1500 yen needed). My guide fee is 56000 yen / 8hours (up to 8 persons)
Osaka Highlight tour
FROM$380/ per group
Kenji M.
4.74 / 5
(91 reviews)
Osaka
6 hours
Osaka Deep Dive Full-Day Tour – Classic Meets Local Life
Step into the vibrant energy of Osaka on this full-day walking tour! From historic castles to lantern-lit alleys, sizzling street food to pop culture hotspots, you’ll explore both iconic sights and hidden local gems. We’ll walk and use Osaka’s easy train system. Whether you're into history, food, temples, anime, or photography—this tour is fully customizable to match your pace and interests.
Osaka Deep Dive Full-Day Tour – Classic Meets Local Life
FROM$102/ per group
Syed atif Y.
Osaka
10 hours
A date with Sen Hime Princess in Himeji Castle
Himeji castle is the most peaceful castle in Japan,which makes her ranked the 2nd among 25 world heritage sites in Japan. A visit to Himeji castle would also remind you of the fact that you are the most peaceful tourist in the world because Tour guide Gary believes that like attracts like.There is a destined connection between you,your family and the most peaceful MainKeep of Himeji Castle.
A date with Sen Hime Princess in Himeji Castle
FROM$262/ per person
Gary S.
Osaka
10 hours
A day trip to Hiroshima from Osaka
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is the place every human being should visit. Itsukushima Shrine, which looks like floating on the sea, is one of the best scenic beauties in Japan. We can eat the local food of Hiroshima, like Hiroshima yaki. You can make a day trip to Hiroshima from Osaka.
A day trip to Hiroshima from Osaka
FROM$340/ per group
Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(44 reviews)
Osaka
9 hours
Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka
In Kyoto, there are a lot of cultural properties. Of them, seventeen temples and shrines are included in World Heritage. On this tour, we will visit some of them from Osaka to feel the profundity and splendor of Kyoto. If you are interested in the places not listed here, for example, if you would like to visit Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, Silver Pavilion, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, Sanjusangen-do and others, just let me know. I will customize a tour for you.
Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka
FROM$306/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(181 reviews)
Osaka
12 hours
Kumano Sanzan & Nachi Waterfall
"The sacred sites and the pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountain Range (including Kumano Kodo)", is designated as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2004. We visit Kumano Sanzan; the three main shrines of "Kumano Nachi Taisha," "Kumano Hayatama Taisha" and "Kumano Hongu Taisha." Furthermore we visit Nachi waterfall.
Kumano Sanzan & Nachi Waterfall
FROM$330/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(199 reviews)
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Osaka
8 hours
Exploring Kyoto—from Osaka Cruise Terminal [8 hours]
We'll go to Kyoto, explore some of the city's finest attractions, and safely return to the ship. —Breathtaking views from hilltop Kiyomizu Temple —The enchanting world of Gion's geisha—you may even catch a glimpse of one! —Fushimi Inari Shrine, where vibrant red gates line the path up the mountain Group Size: up to 8 people Transportation: Walking or Train/Bus/Subway (not included) OPTIONAL to cover in-city transit for each person who needs it: ¥4,000
Exploring Kyoto—from Osaka Cruise Terminal [8 hours]
FROM$503/ per group
Jay T.
4.33 / 5
(3 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
Customized Private Tour in Osaka
This is customized private tour in Osaka which guest can make easily by selecting any spots from a list of recommended tourist spots. The list consists of 17 tourist destinations divided by 3 area,North, South and Bay area that are popular among foreign tourists. After the guest's selection guide will arrange best itinerary with cost and feedback the guest proper offer for formal booking.
Customized Private Tour in Osaka
FROM$408/ per group
Kenji M.
4.74 / 5
(91 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
One-day Tour in Osaka's World Heritage Site and other spots
Osaka is one of the urban places in Japan but it also has historical places, artefacts and remains. Osaka has a UNESCO World Heritage Site where emperors' tombs are buried dating from 1600 years ago. Many of them are located in Sakai city, which played an important role in flourishing in Osaka. This tour includes visiting a shrine and a temple, an old house which is 400 years old, and emperors' tombs called 'Kofun'. Let's enjoy visiting those places together !
One-day Tour in Osaka's World Heritage Site and other spots
FROM$258/ per group
Atsuko T.
4.96 / 5
(70 reviews)
Osaka
9 hours
Himeji Castle and temple of the Last Samurai from Osaka
There are more than 300 castles in the Japan, but only 12 have original castle towers. Of the 12, Himeji Castle is the largest, most beautiful and designated as Japanese national treasure and World Heritage Site. Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in the same area, known as the filming location of the movie "The Last Samurai", is a prestigious temple and was said to be the three major dojos of the Tendai sect in the Middle Ages. *not available from January 23 through March 23.
Himeji Castle and temple of the Last Samurai from Osaka
FROM$306/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(181 reviews)
Osaka
9 hours
Nara Yoshino Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Leaves Viewing
Mt.Yoshino is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots and furthermore one of the most popular changing colors of autumn leaves viewing spots in Japan. Generally you enjoy cherry blossom viiewing only for about 2 weeks but in Mt.Yoshino you can enjoy it for nearly one month. We visit Kinpusenji, Yoshimizu Shrine, and Chikuri-in. Our yransportation fee is about 3,400 yen /person. Your entrance fee is 1,700 yen /person.
Nara Yoshino Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Leaves Viewing
FROM$316/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(199 reviews)
Osaka
10 hrs 30 mins
Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial from Osaka
Miyajima is an island of gods in the Seto Inland Sea. Vermilion painted torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine, which was built in shallow water in front of the island in the Middle Ages look like they are floating on the sea. Let's think together why this island is the island of gods and why a shrine was built here. After visiting Miyajima, we will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Genbaku (Atomic Bomb) Dome that remained at the epicenter.
Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial from Osaka
FROM$347/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(181 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
Kobe waterfront & Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway (from Osaka)
We visit Kobe from Osaka. Kobe has a different feel from Osaka or Kyoto. We will see the beautiful harbor area and mountain park, which we can enjoy from the Port Tower and Nunobiki Herb Garden. Kobe also has an international feel. There is an extensive Chinatown, Residences of the Western people, a Cathedral, a Mosk, a Synagogue, etc.. And, if you like, we can walk a mountain trail and visit some waterfalls. Let's enjoy them.
Kobe waterfront & Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway (from Osaka)
FROM$272/ per group
Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(44 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
Kurashiki and Okayama (Korakuen Gareden & Castle) from Osaka
We will visit Kurashiki and Okayama on this tour. Kurashiki is very well known for its beautiful Bikan Historical Quarters where the canal-side townscape has been preserved since the 17th century, and Okayama is very well known for Korakuen Garden which is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, and Okayama Castle, which is called Crow Castle from its black painted walls.
Kurashiki and Okayama (Korakuen Gareden & Castle) from Osaka
FROM$347/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(181 reviews)
Osaka
7 hours
Kobe (Sake Brewer in Nada, China Town & Sorakuen Garden)
Kobe has developed as an international port city, and people from abroad have created their own unique culture there which made Kobe an exotic city. Chinatown, and Ijinkan, former residences for early foreign settlers, are typical examples. Kobe is also known as a famous its sake, there are many sake breweries in the Nada area. On this tour, we will visit China Town and Sorakuen, a Japan garden which has an Ijinkan, and a sake brewery in Nada.
Kobe (Sake Brewer in Nada, China Town & Sorakuen Garden)
FROM$306/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(181 reviews)
Osaka
10 hours
KOYASAN : The Sacred Center of Shingon Buddhism
Mt.Koya ,or Koyasan, was founded about 1,200 years ago by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as the monastic center of Shingon Mikkyo, or literally "True World Esoteric Buddhism." Koyasan was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as the "Sacred Sited and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" in 2004. We visit 3 popular spts such as Kongobuji Temple, Danjogaran, and Okunoin (Kobodaishi mausoleum). We take Nankai train from Namba Station for about 4,300JPY/person.
KOYASAN : The Sacred Center of Shingon Buddhism
FROM$316/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(199 reviews)
Osaka
12 hours
Kanazawa, a day trip from Osaka
Kanazawa is a beautiful ancient city in Hokuriku. As it was not bombed during the World War II, there remain many beautiful buildings and valuable cultural assets in the city. On this tour, we will make a day trip from Osaka to Kanazawa to visit Higashi Chayagai Streets, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market and more.
Kanazawa, a day trip from Osaka
FROM$408/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(181 reviews)
Osaka
10 hrs 30 mins
Machu Picchu of the East: The Ruins of Takeda Castle
The ruins of Takeda Castle is called the "Castle in the Sky" of "Machu Picchu of the East." They are truly appropriate names because the image of it floating above a sea of clouds, and gleaming in the light of the early morning sun in autumn is extremely beautiful. It's beyond description. The "Castle in the Sky" can be seen from Ritsuun-Kyo on the opposite side of the ruins of the Castle. If you're lucky, you may see the castle floating in a sea of clouds from Ritsuun-Kyo in autumn.
Machu Picchu of the East: The Ruins of Takeda Castle
FROM$364/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(199 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
Ise Jingu Prestigious Shrine
se Jingu in western Japan is the most venerated Shinto sanctuary of great spiritual and historical significance. It attracts more than 8 million worshippers every year. This sacred shrine consists of 125 shrine centering on the two main sanctuaries: naiku, or inner shrine, and Geku, or outer shrine. Inner shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikakmi, the supreme goddess shining like the sun, who is the ancestral deity of the Japanese Imperial family.
Ise Jingu Prestigious Shrine
FROM$289/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(199 reviews)
Osaka
8 hours
UJI BYODOIN with PHOENIXES, and MANPUKU-JI TEMPLE
Uji city in Kyoto offers a variety of temples and shrines. Among them, the Byodoin Temple designated as a part of the World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto is the major attraction of Uji. It's on the south bank of Uji river. After crossing the Uji Bridge, a sharp turn to the left leads to the temple. Phoenix hall houses the Amida Buddha made by the famous Buddhist sculptor Jocho. Atop the roof stands a pair of mythical Chinese phoenixes, "ho-o", symbolizing the peace of the world.
UJI BYODOIN with PHOENIXES, and MANPUKU-JI TEMPLE
FROM$231/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.63 / 5
(199 reviews)