Local Osaka Day Trip with Native English Speaker in Japan 41 yrs!
About
Mix of Culture, behind-the-scene stories, Buddhism & Shinto talks, then fun with must-eat Osaka appetizers and sake!
We will meet at the Hilton Hotel Lobby near Higashi Umeda Station and head to a Living Museum, where we will step back in time and see how Japanese lived 150~400 years ago.
- Private experience
What to expect
- 1Osaka Museum of Housing and LivingGreat way to start the tour by seeing how Japanese lived 150 ~ 400 years ago 45 min Admission not included
- 2Osaka Castle ParkWe will walk the grounds, not the museum as it is horribly boring, and talk about the history of the area, check out the awesome moats and take in what a real Castle would go through in battle 45 min
- 3Ikutama ShrineWe will stop by the oldest Shrine in Osaka and the 3rd oldest Shrine in Japan! It has a connection with the Castle that cannot be ignored! Talk Shinto and history. 20 min
- 4ShitennojiWe will stop by the oldest Temple in Osaka and the oldest registered Temple in Japan!!! Talk Buddhism and history. 40 min
- 5ShinsekaiStop and have some local Kushikatsu and sake, along with two other stops, we will traverse this 'local-local' area. 1 hr Admission not included
- 6Dotombori DistrictWe will head over to the 'heart of Osaka and see what all the fuss is about. We will hit three stops and try local food and Sake. 1 hr Admission not included
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Reviews
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What’s included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
Not included
- Sake and Osaka food tasting areas, we will hit four. You pay for yourself and Guide. Approx. ¥9000 total
- For Temple and Museum
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You are going to be visiting a Sacred Temple & Shrine so please wear appropriate clothing as a token of respect. In the Summer it is rather warm so shorts are acceptable but 'short' shorts are not. Tank tops and beach-type sandlas are also frowned upon please.
- Please refrain from smoking during the tour until we get to the Tavern.
- If you need help finding the best route, call for details and we will surely be happy to help.
- Costs that you will incur on this tour; ¥900 per person for Entrance Fees, ¥1100 approx in trans fees per person + taxi, your group will take care of the guide fees, trans, food and sake.
- ¥9,000 ttl for everything per person should suffice.
- • Dress code is smart casual • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
I pick up at a various Hotels in Osaka or at the train station of you are coming out of town
We pick up at most Hotels in Osaka for this tour. If you are coming from Kyoto or elsewhere, I will meet at the CENTRAL EXIT for the Bullet Train in Shin Osaka Station. NOTE: Even though the Calendar may reflect otherwise, I may still be able to do the tour as some tours are day, some are nite. Please inquire even if it seems another tour is booked.