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Full Day Walking Tour in Osaka Castle Temples and Ukiyoe
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Osaka
Discover Osaka's hidden gems with our full-day walking tour. Explore Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Nihonbashi, Dotonbori, and experience traditional ukiyo-e art.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Osaka Castle - We will enter the Osaka Castle Museum and learn about the history of Osaka and the castle itself. The castle was completed in 1597, but was destroyed many times. It was finally rebuilt by the Japanese government in 1995. The castle is a little different than when it was originally built.
- Shitennoji - After spending some time in and around the castle, we will head to Shitennoji Temple. It is the first Japanese Buddhist temple in Japan. Here you can see how Buddhism travelled from India to China and eventually landed in Japan thousands of years ago. We will learn some very interesting stories here.
- Kuromon Market - One of Osaka’s leading food markets. Approximately 150 stores selling fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, food and beverages, clothing, etc. are lined up in an area approximately 580 metres south of Sennichimae.
- Dotonbori Tsuribori - Once you have had your fill of delicious food, we will head to a unique shrine around the area. And we will spend some time in the famous Dotonbori area. The symbolic business and downtown area of Minami, Osaka, is lined with huge three-dimensional billboards. It is not just about eating again if you are still not full. Here you will also have a traditional Japanese art experience, Ukiyoe. The earliest ukiyoe works were found in the 1670s and flourished from the 17th to the 19th century. It has now become one of the representative images of Japan.
After that, we will walk through Shinsaibashi, the city’s main shopping area and return to Osaka and Shin-Osaka Station
What's Included
- Guided tour with an English speaking guide
- Train tickets required for the tour
- Ukiyoe experience fee
- Entrance fees for each spot during the tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
There are so many things to do in Osaka and you don’t know what to do? Our tour is what you need. First, we will introduce the historical side of Osaka, focusing on carefully selected must-see spots such as Osaka Castle and Shitennoji. Next, we will visit the grassroots side of Osaka, the Nihonbashi and Dotonbori areas, to get a feel for the difference. We will also take you to experience ukiyo-e, an ancient Japanese traditional art. You will walk around the city in a fun and relaxing way with a locally-based English-speaking guide. This tour will show you not only the Osaka that everyone knows, but also the Osaka that only locals know.
Location
Shin-Osaka Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Aco4646bq
Apr 17, 2024
Definitely would recommend - Wingki was my tour guide and she was knowledgeable, accommodating, (I was lost and late to the meeting place), friendly, and enthusiastic. My prior day's bus tour with 20+ people, was a starkly different experience.
On this one-on-one walking tour with Wingki, I was able to learn the history and importance of the attractions as we we were there; no hurrying and missing reading informational signs because of too many people or having to rush and get back to the bus on time.
Wingki is not only knowledgeable, but her enthusiasm is contagious. Loved that!
This walking tour, we rode the train and subway to the different neighborhoods. I prefer the walking and easy mobility.
Also, I feel like this tour was thoughtful, especially with learning and making Ukiyoe.
Memorable and fun!
She even helped me source some specific souvenirs my niece wanted and walked me to the store on Dotombori. Annnnddd she sent a lovely follow up email after our time together. (Who does that anymore?)
Thank you for the exceptional tour, Wingki and Snow Monkey!
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Eriqf2024
Apr 4, 2024
Lucky Break! - We had a bit of a rocky start, but that was totally on us. My friends and I originally signed up for this tour because our first choice was fully booked that day. However, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! Our lovely guide, Wingi, was absolutely fantastic - super knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. She shared tons of fascinating information about the castle and temples we visited, which really enhanced our experience. Despite the hustle and bustle of Osaka, we had an awesome time. Plus, we got some killer food recommendations while exploring the fish market. And let me tell you, the ukiyoe experience was unlike anything we've ever done before! Even though this tour doesn't have a ton of reviews, we would definitely recommend it. Wingi's guidance was top-notch, and we're already looking forward to booking another tour with her next time we're in town!
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N7677fplarak
Apr 1, 2024
Wonderful day in Osaka with a great guide - My guide, Winki, is truly the best. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, informative, and friendly, she is also very accommodating throughout the entire tour. Since it was my first time coming to Japan, I had a lot of questions......and Winki answered them all. She was also kind enough to help to solve my non-tour-related problem with my hotel. The Castle, the temple, ukiyoooe , everything was fun! I was also able to see many sides of Osaka that were completely different from my image of Japan. I learned a lot about Japan and Osaka. Winki, thank you so much!!!! Awesome!!!!You are the key to making this tour great.
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