Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

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Explore the vibrant city of Osaka on a full-day walking tour with our government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guides! From the beautiful Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic and vibrant sights will enthrall you. Hungry after all that exploring? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many savory local dishes. Book a tour with us in Osaka to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests.
We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture of Osaka with us! Or as they say in the Osaka dialect, “Maido”!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Dotombori District
We will take a walk through Dotonbori street with its huge billboards, hundreds of restaurants and food stalls selling local foods including the famous Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
2. Shinsekai
Shinsekai , the New World, with it’s Tsutenkaku, the Osaka Eiffel tower, kushikatsu and Billiken , the God of wealth and money. Shinsekai is also home to Spa World, a huge bath complex with a large number of pools on a European themed floor and an Asian themed floor (enjoyed naked and gender separated).
3. Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is certainly one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, and for good reason. This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history that dates back almost 450 years!
4. Minami (Namba)
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other major city center is Kita (北, "North") which is located around Osaka and Umeda Stations.
5. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, "Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine") is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, that is free of influence from the Asian mainland. Only two other shrine architecture styles are also considered purely Japanese: Shinmei-zukuri as seen at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri as seen at Izumo Taisha.
6. Shitennoji
Shitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan. Although the temple's buildings burned down several times throughout the centuries, they were always carefully reconstructed to reflect the original 6th century design. The outer temple grounds are free to enter, but admission to the inner precinct, the Gokuraku-jodo Garden and the treasure house is paid. In the pebble covered courtyard of the inner precinct stand a five-storied pagoda that can be entered and ascended and the Main Hall (Kondo) in which Prince Shotoku is enshrined as a statue of Kannon.
7. Shinsekai
Shinsekai (新世界, lit. "New World") is a district in Osaka that was developed before the war and then neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district's center stands Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai. The area was developed into its current layout following the success of the 1903 National Industrial Exposition, which brought over five million people to the neighborhood within just five months. Shortly after the expo closed its doors, work began to improve and update Shinsekai.
8. Umeda Sky Building
The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City". The 173 meter tall building consists of two towers that are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck. In the basement, there is a restaurant floor that replicates a town of the early Showa Period, while offices occupy most other floors.
9. Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market (黒門市場, Kuromon Ichiba) is a covered public market that stretches around 600 meters parallel to Sakaisujidori Street in the Minami area of Osaka. The market has about 150 shops that predominantly sell fish, meat and produce, with other shops also purveying traditional sweets and low priced clothes and homeware. The market dates back to the Edo Period, and today makes for an atmospheric place to stroll around, shop and eat a variety of different street foods.
10. The National Museum of Art, Osaka
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (also known as NMAO) is an underground museum housing a major art collection on the island of Nakanoshima in central Osaka.

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Posted By : D3092FJbethc
Yama was our tour guide. He was very informative on the areas we visited which our family really enjoyed. He has a great sense of humor and pleasant to be with.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 21:28:01

Posted By : Michael D
Bell conveyed her love of Osaka very eloquently. She explained the history as we visited the Osaka Museum and the Osaka Castle. Bell then introduced us to a contemporary Osaka with a stroll through various markets and the bustling Namba. Over lunch she shared details of her life in her city. Bell was accommodating and flexible and we would have no hesitation in recommending her for anyone who wants an introduction to this vibrant city.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 05:52:54

Posted By : douglas_k
Sachiko was an excellent guide . Communication before the day and organising our trip was carefully planned . For a one day trip to Osaka I would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 04:46:14

Posted By : K7710JGninah
Our guide knows a lot about Japanese history. Unfortunately could she not really support us with the pickup of our Osaka amazing pass. We wanted to use it for a lot of entrance fees aswell as for the public transport. We went to 3 different places before we could start the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 08:05:05

Posted By : Nancy_B
The beauty of Osaka Castle and it's park were amazing. Our guide, Yama had a great sense of humor and got us around the city very well on the train and subway.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 18:37:00

Posted By : Soncera_A
Sachiko did a great job in taking us around and sharing knowledge with us. We went to four different sites and had a wonderful lunch experience. Thank you for your guidance in Osaka!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 19:20:46

Posted By : Daniel_L
Surprise activities like shooting games at the market and Japanese boxing matches at the Osaka Castle.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 06:34:53

Posted By : Sam_M
We had a wonderful day with Sachiko. She is so thoughtful and planned our day beautifully. She is easy going and could sense when we needed to shift gears, move on or linger:)
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 15:22:57

Posted By : akbobz
We took the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Osaka and met Yama, our tour guide at the station. He was WONDERFUL! So nice, personable, and made us feel comfortable. The best part was he reached out in advance to arrange our agenda and made sure we got to see everything we wanted. He was knowledgeable and we had a great time hanging out with him all day. He recommend some of the best restaurants we ate during our time in Japan too! The tour was perfect! We stopped at Osaka Castle, Dotombori, and the market. Would highly recommend if you don’t have much time but want to see Osaka.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21 02:46:17

Posted By : Brandon C
My wife and I only had one full day to spend in Osaka and we spent it in this tour with our wonderful guide Yama-San. Yama had great English skills, was very easy to talk to, and was very knowledgeable of all of the attractions we wanted to see. We had a lot of places to visit, and we moved quickly, but never felt rushed as we got to see so much of what Osaka had to offer. Thank you Yama for making our trip to Osaka so special!
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 01:53:42