Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide | 4 hours

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Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
2 Adults x $194.73
$389.46
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$389.46
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private transportation
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

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 Districtā€™s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osakaā€™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 2 to 3 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, ā€œMaidoā€!

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This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If ... you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7. Read more ā–¼

Itinerary

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • Shinsekai

    Shinsekai , the New World, with itā€™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).

    30 minutes

  • 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!

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

    Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大ē¤¾, "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.

    30 minutes

  • Shitennoji

    Shitennoji (四天ēŽ‹åÆŗ, 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.

    30 minutes

  • Umeda Sky Building

    The Umeda Sky Building (ę¢…ē”°ć‚¹ć‚«ć‚¤ćƒ“ćƒ«) 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.

    30 minutes

  • Kuromon Market

    Kuromon Market (黒門åø‚å “, 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 219 reviews with 5 stars

Fabulous experience in Osaka with Emi

Published on Dec, 2024

It was worth every penny. From the get go Emi was professional in helping us agree the very best schedule to fit our needs. She arrived early and was friendly and spoke great English. It was honestly the best experience ever. I will not forget her either as I feel we made a good friend that day. Her photography skills were brilliant too and she took really interesting shots that made our day super memorable. The octopus balls experience and hidden Shrine we would never have found ourselves but would have been on our list as it featured on a TV show back home with Jane McDonald, a famed celebrity in the UK. She organized all our travel tickets no messing. If you have any hesitation in getting a guide just go for it and if you get Emi you will be very fortunate. The experience absolutely made our holiday. Osaka is amazing too.

A Great Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a great time at Osaka Castle, Tsūtenkaku (Osaka's Eiffel Tower) and Dotonbori. Yuki was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. Thank you for a great tour!

4 Hours Tour with Yama-San

Published on Dec, 2024

Yama-San is very friendly. He is funny and have a good sense of humour and have a great knowledge about everything. Thanks a lot Yama-San for making my day special and clicking some memories.

A wonderful experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide, Hiro, was wonderful. She asked questions about our interests and set the tour around those. We had a great time and found the experience set us up for the other few days we had in Osaka. Hiro was also great company.

Great Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a very great time seeing Osaka Castle, Tsūtenkaku and Dotonbori. Yuki was an absolutely lovely tour guide. Thank you so much for a wonderful tour!

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