Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Osaka's history and culture on a private tour
- Explore Osaka Castle Park and learn about its historical significance
- Visit the vibrant Shinsekai district and see the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower
- Discover the bustling streets of Dotonbori and take photos with Glico Sign
- Customize your tour with a guide and explore the city at your own pace
Description
Meet your guide at Osaka Castle Park Station and begin your journey through the expansive Osaka Castle Park. Learn about the history of Osaka Castle, a key site in the unification of Japan, through the stories of three samurai: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Walk from the Aoya Gate to the main tower, stopping at the grand stone walls and the monuments of Toyotomi Hideyori and Yodo-dono. Capture memories with a photo in front of the main tower and enjoy the serene atmosphere of a hidden Japanese garden, perfect for more beautiful photos.
Next, visit the park’s largest stone, the “Tako Stone,” and pay your respects at Toyokuni Shrine, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Learn about the customs of shrine visits in Japan. After viewing the existing turret, leave Osaka Castle Park and take the subway to Shinsekai.
In Shinsekai, stroll through the retro, lively streets centered around Tsutenkaku Tower. Admire the colorful signs and traditional shopping streets that blend old and new Osaka. While entry to the Tsutenkaku observation deck is not included, you can opt to visit it for an additional fee.
Continue walking towards Nipponbashi, visiting Otaku Road, a hub for anime and game culture, and Doguyasuji, a street known for cooking tools and food samples used by professional chefs. Explore and shop for unique kitchenware and food samples, a specialty of Osaka, known as the “kitchen of the nation.”
Finally, head to Dotonbori, where you can take photos in front of the iconic Glico sign and with Kuidaore Taro. The tour concludes in Dotonbori, with the option to arrange transportation back to your hotel.
Includes
English-speaking guide
Walking tour
Visit to Osaka Castle Park
Visit to Osaka Castle(from outside)
Visit to hidden Japanese garden
Visit to Tako Stone
Visit to Hokoku Shrine
Visit to Shinsekai New World district
Visit to Nipponbashi
Visit to Doguya suji street
Visit to Dotonbori
Excludes
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- The tour starts at Osaka Castle Park Station(JR line)
The tour ends at Dotonbori
Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged upon request
The tour can be customized for 8 hours with additional spots and lunch options
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
