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One day tour of Osaka
Osaka has been developed as international commercial city historically. People have developed the special culture in food, entertainment. This tour covers the historical sight-Osaka castle, Downtown-Dotonbori, and new Osaka station area with Umeda Sky building. We may add some more spots depending upon the interests of the customer. You enjoy the local gourmet dining, entertainment, and historical sights. You will catch the energy of Osaka people as the international city.
Makoto Y.
Meeting Point
At Osaka station or the hotel in Osaka
Osaka Castle: Symbol of Osaka, Originally this castle was built in 1583, and reconstructed after firing twice.(Castle museum@600 yen)
Dotonbori: Hot spot with billboard of Gloco, Kanidoraku, etc. Variety of local foods and sweets are available for your try.
Hozenji-Yokocho Alley: Located at Dotonbori. Good old world of original Namba, downtown. Many good restaurants.
Umeda Sky Building: Floating garden observatory to view whole city of Osaka. @1500 yen. B1 is restaurant arcade with retro Osaka.
Ending Point
At Osaka station
What to Expect
- To enjoy the local gourmet dining, entertaiment, and historical sights.
You will catch the energy of Osaka people as the international city.
- To understand the Japanese castle history and construction with the visit on Osaka Castle.
- If the weather is good, you will see the best sunset view at Umeda Sky Building.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Osaka
Transportation fee (you and guide): About 1000 to 1500 yen for train/subway
Entrance fee at Osaka Castle Museum, and Umeda Sky Building
Important Information
No special conditions
-Osaka Castle tour will take two to three hours and need to walk through the castle garden.
-Please consider the tour starting time to be at 9AM or after as I come from the local area of Nara in the morning.
-Depending upon the interest of the customer, the following place may be considered to add the tour.
In this case whole schedule will be reviewed/adjusted for the review of the customer.
*Osaka sightseeing cruese: AquaLiner --- One hour river cruise @ 1700 yen
*Osaka Museum of History --- Many exhibits showing the history of Osaka back to 1400 years ago to date.
*Shitennoji temple ---- Famous historical temple. Originally this temple was built more than 1400 years ago
*Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku tower --- Norstagic street with restaurants and entertainments
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Reviews
Tamara C.
“ Great introduction to Nara ”
We enjoyed our tour with Makoto. He was friendly and generous, adjusting the tour to suit my 13year old, we especially loved feeding the deer, visiting the shrines & temples the opportunity to try on yukata. I highly recommend a guided tour Makato. Thank you for showing us around Nara.
Makoto Y.
Dear Tamara, Thanks for your nice comments on my tour. I am so glad to know that you enjoyed the tour. I have recognized that you and your daughter are nice animal lover and Origami lover. I was surprised that your daughter arranged the deer Origami, the foot of which was so real. She must have some special talent. Nara is nice city especially in springtime. I hope that you visit Nara again. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide. Best regards, Makoto
Oleg V.
“ Excellent tour with Makoto ”
Makoto was a wonderful guide. He is very details oriented, provided us with a detailed itinerary, maps, and valuable history information before we even started the tour. Makoto was flexible and adjusted the itinerary to what we really wanted to see. He has a wonderful sense of humor as well and we had a fun day having him as a guide!
Makoto Y.
Dear Oleg, Thanks for your nice comments on the tour. It was nice judgement for you to visit Toji temple and Sanjyusangendo, as the visiting time is limited but they shows good Japanese history. I enjoyed guiding you Kyoto and also the history of Osaka very much. Thanks for your choosing me of your guide. Makoto
Leonid S.
“ One of the best tours ”
Makato was great! He was very flexible and adjusted to our schedule. He also changed the tour based on what we wanted to see, which made it more enjoyable. Makato helped us navigate Osaka and eliminate any complications throughout the day. He even stayed with us to find my son the dessert he wanted. Makato made the day unforgettable! On top of everything, we enjoyed his sense of humor and his ability to make the tour extra fun!
Makoto Y.
Dear Leonid, Thanks for your nice comments for my tour. I also enjoyed very much with the conversation with you and your sense of humor. The best part is that your son mentioned about the samurai picture stating that this samurai is being interviewed after the big battle. I will never forget this sense as the picture was really indicating that situation. I hope that your son will take you to Japan next time. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide this time. Makoto
Vincenzo M.
“ Nice Kyoto visit ”
Makoto was great guide through Kyoto. He is specialised in Nara , but still managed well Kyoto. Very smiley and nice person to spend time with.
Makoto Y.
Dear Vincenzo, Thanks for your nice comments. Even for me, Rokudo-chinnkouji temple was so unique temple, and nice to visit here. I enjoyed guiding you including this temple, and Ninnaji temple etc. Please consider visiting Japan again with your children next time. Thanks again for your choosing me of your guide this time. Makoto