Your most memorable tour in Osaka
The city of Osaka flourished around the eponymous Osaka Castle during
the Edo era, and is now the third largest city in Japan.
It is said to be the center of commerce and is a vibrant city with
an atmosphere distinct from that of Tokyo or Kyoto.
Please visit Osaka and get to know a different side of the country.
Kazuhiko G.
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
Osaka Castle
You will learn the following at Osaka Castle:
・The construction of Japanese castles;
・The life of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, one of the renounced samurai-daimyos in the 16th century;
・The battle between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, and the rise and fall of the Toyotomis,
key information to understand medieval Japan.
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Douton-bori area and Kuromon Japanese Traditional Market
This place is one of the busiest areas in Osaka. You can enjoy shopping or eating Japanese traditional dish such as sushi and "Okonomiyaki (savory local pizza)." In particular, there are many restaurants in the Doutonbori district that serve a variety of popular regional staples.
After lunch, you will visit Kuromon Ichiba Market.
Sumiyoshi Shinto Shrine
You will learn the following at this shrine:
・The difference between Shinto and Buddhism;
・The meanings of a Torii gate;
・How to properly pray at a shrine.
・Please find the three kanji-marked pebbles at Sumiyoshi Shrine. They are said to grant you the five powers: good fortune, longevity,
strength, wisdom, and wealth.
・There is another interesting stone in a small shrine near this shrine. First, before lifting this stone, consider whether it is heavy or
light, and think about your wish. Then, lift it up. If the stone is lighter than you think, your wish will come true. Now, give it a try.
Other Spots (Shitennouji Buddhist Temple, Osaka Nanba yasaka Shinto Shrine, The Osaka museum of Housing and Living, Umeda Sky Building etc.)
・If time permits, we will visit one more spot.
(No additional fee will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.)
・In addition to the above, there are other spots that will especially please children.
USJ (Universal Studio Japan), Osaka Aquarium etc.
Ending Point
The location requested by the customer.
Want to personalize this tour?
- Our tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Pick-up at your designated location
・Transportation fee (Guests and guide)
Less than 1,000 yen each
・Entrance fee (Guests)
Osaka Castle : 600 yen each
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living : 600 yen each
Umeda Sky Building : 1,500 yen each
・Lunch fee (Guests and guide)
Important Information
Please feel free to contact me!!
No additional charge even if the tour time is extended.
＊You will learn the followings.
・The construction of Japanese castles;
・History of Medieval Japan;
・Tokugawa and Toyotomi clan;
・The difference between Shinto and Buddhism;
・The meanings of a Torii gate;
・How to properly pray at a shrine;
・An interesting experience using two types of stones can be had at the shrine.
＊No additional fees will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.
＊Based on this page, I will prepare an invoice according to your requirements.
＊This is a flexible tour and you can change the itinerary and destinations at any time.
＊Those coming to Osaka for tours from other areas, such as Kyoto, will also be guided to
Osaka from the nearest station or hotel.
For example, if you are coming from Kyoto, we will guide you from your hotel in Kyoto.
The time to Osaka is not included in the scheduled 8 hours.
Time (Hotel in Kyoto→Osaka : about 1 hour)
＊Each customer has different requirements, so I will prepare invoices according to each customer's needs.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main features of this tour?
I don't just guide you. I will do my best to make your trip more memorable by responding to your various requests.
Is it possible to change the itinerary?
Yes, at any time. I will adapt to your requests.
Can you guide me to other spots ?
Yes. I can also guide you to following spots, so please feel free to contact me.
Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Himeji (National Treasure Castle), Hikone (National Traesure Castle),
Takayama & Shirakawa-go
Reviews
Reena P.
“ Kyoto visit ”
Kazu is a very good guide. He guided us through Kyoto and took us to many of the key spots. He was very timely and organized. He explained where we were going and what we were going to see and how we were going to get there. He also communicated very well before the trip. I would highly recommend Kazu as a guide!
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you had a good time. I hope this tour will be a memorable tour in Japan. I hope you will come back to Japan again. Thank you very much!!
Sophia D.
“ Day trip to Nara! ”
Kazu was awesome! He met us at our hotel and helped navigate the public transit system so we could go to Nara. We were excited for the deer, but the temples blew us away. Very beautiful! He brought all these pamphlets and instruction sheets to help with history which was appreciated. Then a great local lunch spot! Highly recommend this tour!
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you had an enjoyable tour. I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be a memorable tour in Japan. Thank you very much !!
Norman M.
“ Fantastic Vacation!! Fantastic Tour Guide, Kazu!!! ”
Our first time to Japan. We were family group of 6 people. Hired Kazuhiko for two days in Osaka and Kyoto. Money well spent and highly recommend to get a local tour guide like Kazu. He customized the tour to our needs and wants and adjusted more time in locations where we wanted to spend more time to shop. Also, you'll save so much time with a local like Kazu since he not only knows the language of course but, knows their train system. The Japan train stations are very efficient but, very complicated for first-timers that don't speak or read the language. Even with Google maps it can be confusing and you can get on wrong stations and trains. Kazu just breezed us through various train and subway connections to reach our destinations. In summary, Kazu is a 5 Star Tour Guide!! He is a great reflection of the culture and people of this beautiful country
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the nice review. I am glad I could spend a good time with your nice family too. I hope you will come to Japan again. Thank you very much !!
Jean W.
“ Outstanding Guide ”
We were a large group of 10 and we arranged to have Kazu take us to a Nara and Kyoto. He met us at the Osaka cruise port for our 10 hours of touring and traveling. The tour itinerary involved taking trains and A LOT of walking, but several members of our group had some mobility issue. However, Kazu was VERY PATIENT and had this under control. He led those with mobility issues to the station elevators and when they were too tired to walk, he would direct them to a resting place while the rest of the group continued with the tour. All in all, we were able to see all the sights we wanted to visit and Kazu was a wealth of knowledge. It was a long day, but we could not have done any of this without the services of Kazu. We are very appreciative of his patience and we all had a wonderful and informative day with Kazu.
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for making you walk a lot. I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. And I hope you will come to Japan again. Thank you very much !! Kazuhiko Goto