Osaka Castle and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine | 5 hours

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Osaka Castle and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2 Adults x $259.63
$519.26
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$519.26
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Korean, Japanese, English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Tour
  • Transportation (subway, tram, railway) fee: Adult around 1,000 yen, Child around 500 yen
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance

Overview

This walking tour takes you to the two loved spots by many Osaka citizen. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the most visited shrine in Osaka. Each year more than 2.5 million people visit the shrine in the first three days of the year. There are many interesting spots in the premise which are good for good marriage, good business and for safe delivery of babies, etc., Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka and its citizen. The lord who built the castle originally is regarded as a hero of Osaka and as the person who unified Japan after about 100 years of war period in Japan in the 16th century. Your guide will tell you about the role Osaka has played in the past and now and culture and people of Osaka. We use public transportation between sites.

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We use public transportation(s) like trains and subways. Weā€™ll meet you up at your hotel if located in the City or meet you at designated meeting point like Osaka port (Tempozan) or Osaka Metro Stations. Pick up from Kobe will be 5,000 yen additional per group. Please pay to your guide on ... the spot. Read more ā–¼

Itinerary

  • Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

    The most visited Shinto shrine in Osaka with a beautiful and bright orange color arched bridge. Learn a little more about Japanese people and its religion. Immense yourself to a historical site and feel why Japanese people visit shrines for good marriage, happy life, good business, longevity etc., You can check yourself if your dream iwll come easily or not, too!

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Osaka Castle Otemon Gate

    This is the main entrance to the gate. It's a second generation gate, but was built more than 400 years ago. There are many good picture taking spots between here and the castle top.

    30 minutes

  • Osaka Castle

    Originally built in the late 16th Century when Japan was in turmoil, samurai fighting to unify Japan by force. Your guide will tell you legends and interesting stories behind the castle and people of then and now. Go up to the castle top and enjoy the grand view of the city, feeling like the lord of this castle.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Visiting order may vary under circumstances
  • Infant meals not included
  • Tour guide will be holding the All Star Osaka yellow flag.
  • Tours are not covered by insurance
  • Hotel and port pickup is available or meet in front of the Tourist Information Namba: ground level of Takashimaya Department Store and Nankai Railway Namba Station at 1:50 pm on tour day.
  • The tour takes place rain or shine
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities, using a wheelchair or strollers
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • 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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Excellent

Published on Oct, 2024

My tour guide was Very friendly, patient , understanding , knowledgable about the history of Osaka and Japanese culture . She has good level of english and We enjoyed taking pictures together . Will definitely recommend her for others wishing to explore Osaka and beyond .

Great tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour! Miyo was professional and provided great insights to the castle and shrine. She also provided us additional recommendations while visiting Osaka. Highly recommend!

Osaka walking tour

Published on Jun, 2024

Keiko was our guide and she was great. We saw everything on the itinerary and she even found us an amazing ramen place as a last minute request.

Guide is very...

Published on Jun, 2023

Guide is very knowledgeable and personable and spoke English well. Most importantly he was flexible and swapped out the shrine for the Osaka History Museum that was so close by the castle. Very enjoyable.

Our guide Ichiro was...

Published on Jan, 2023

Our guide Ichiro was fantastic! Because of the holidays the tower at Osaka Castle was closed which he informed of us in advance. So, he took us to the Kaiyodo Figure Museum which we really enjoyed and was fascinating! Ichiro was very knowledgeable about the history of Osaka Castle, and we learned a lot. We made a stop to Shinsekai shopping area and got lunch. Then, onto the Sumiyoshi Shrine where we learned about the culture and traditions

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