Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs | 8 hours

19 Reviews | Osaka
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Standard Vehicle (max 6 pax)
2 Adults x $680.00
$1,360.00
Approx Total
$1,360.00
Pickup included
Large Vehicle (max 9 pax)
2 Adults x $870.00
$1,740.00
Approx Total
$1,740.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Central Osaka hotel pickup
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees (500 yen/person total)
  • Food and drinks
  • Osaka port area pickup and drop off adds 2,500 yen each way. Shin-Osaka adds 1,000 yen each way.
  • Child seat: 1,000 yen payable on day of tour.

Overview

Osaka is a bustling city chock full of "big city" things to do, but there's another side to itĀ as well.Ā This tour takes you from your hotel to notable temples, a historic entertainment quarter, gardens, and the famous "kofun" tombs in Osaka and south to Sakai City, all in a private, luxury vehicle. Your native or equivalent English-speaking driver/guide will ensure the trip is light and fun, while also keeping it intellectually stimulating and informative in a well-rounded, accessible way. As this is a private tour, discussions about changes to the itinerary are welcome! Depending on your request, additional charges may apply.

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Pickup details

Please do let us know where to pick you up. Locations outside of central Osaka (defined as the JR Loop Line) incur an additional fee of between 1,000 yen and 2,500 yen each way. ... Read more ā–¼

Itinerary

  • Osaka Castle

    We walk the grounds right up to the castle, but do not enter the building itself (we find it rather disappointing inside, but the outside is great!). The stronghold of Osaka, this imposing structure and lovely surrounding grounds are must-see for any visitor to Osaka.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Shitennoji

    Said to be Japan's oldest Buddhist temple, the buildings, grounds, and stories will engage and impress. When open (they are a bit fickle), we also check out their lovely Japanese garden (300 yen per adult extra).

    1 hour

  • Shinsekai

    A blast of an older entertainment quarter, we see some of Osaka's most emblematic sights on our walkabout.

    30 minutes

  • Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

    Making for a great contrast with Shitennoji Temple, this Shinto shrine beautifully unfolds across ancient and hallowed grounds. Come breathe in 1500 years of history.

    1 hour

  • Sakai City Hall Observatory 21st Flour

    Take in a spectacular view of Osaka to the north, the mountains demarcating Nara to the east, and the coast to the west and south.

    30 minutes

  • Daisen Park

    A very lightly touristed, beautiful Japanese garden just a bit south of Osaka proper, Daisen Park's garden will delight as you stroll around its pond and deeper along its lovely landscaped stream. Admission is 200 yen. While here, we also gaze out across one of the largest tomb sites in the world, that of Emperor Nintoku from around the 5th century.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Please note that the Japanese gardens at Daisen Park are closed on Mondays (unless Monday is a holiday, in which case they are closed on Tuesday). If Daisen Park's Japanese Garden is closed on the day of your tour, you can spend time shopping, touring other locations by car, or something else to your liking.
  • Gratuities are uncommon in Japan, however if you really enjoyed your time and want to show your guide how much you appreciate them, theyā€™ll be extremely happy!
  • According to Japanese law, children under 6 years old or less than 140cm MUST use car seats. Be sure to request one in advance from us if required.
  • Enjoy all the exciting stops described above and more on this private vehicle tour! The plan described is a model course, and there is the possibility for change based on our guests' interests. Timing and external factors (such as traffic conditions) may force deviations from this model course.

Partially Refundable

January 31100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
Reviews

4.8

19 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 18 reviews with 5 stars

A pleasant insight to Osaka.

Published on May, 2024

Insights to Osaka's history, special places, and an informative and very helpful guide who considered our needs during the day.

Excellent tour of Osaka, requests for specific destinations granted

Published on Dec, 2023

Awesome private tour with specific requested destinations. We were in Osaka for a wedding (family with adult children, option not available in Viator) and requested some changes in the tour destinations, esp a bonsai school for my brother-in-law! Pleasant surprise to discover that this tour is also operated by Pinpoint Travels, with whom we booked another tour to Kyoto on another day (amazing guide Kevin, quick email responses from Kristy in their office)! Price of private tour with flexible schedule and patient and knowledgeable guide so worth it with fam who wanted to take pics at every turn!

Temples and Shrines, Peace and Serenity , Osaka

Published on Dec, 2023

We had a wonderful day with Lito our guide. Lito very accommodating to make sure that we saw the best of Osaka in the day we had with him. We had lots of laughs and nothing was to much trouble. The Tour was a delight as he took us to the less visited temples and shrines so the crowds were not prevalent which was very pleasing, the peace and serenity of the temples and shrines really stood out.

Very personalized and enjoyable day trip

Published on Jun, 2023

We had a great time with our guide Levy. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was also very flexible and adjusted our itinerary based on what we visited and wanted to see. We enjoyed the tea ceremony and the visit to the fish market. Overall, we had a wonderful time. And our sushi lunch was one of the highlights of our entire trip for my son. Thank you for a great tour!

Levy is an amazing guide

Published on Apr, 2023

Levy is an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and is open to suggestions. We had a fabulous time. He went the extra mile to give us great customer service.

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