- Osaka Castle - The construction of Osaka Castle (Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.
However, a few years after Hideyoshi’s death, Tokugawa troops attacked and destroyed the castle and terminated the Toyotomi lineage in 1615. Osaka Castle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down.
It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle tower was built. During the war it miraculously survived the city wide air raids. Major repair works gave the castle new glamor in 1997. The castle tower is now entirely modern on the inside and even features an elevator for easier accessibility. It houses an informative museum about the castle’s history and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- Private transportation
- Toll Fees, Petrol Fees, Parking Fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fees
- Accommodation Fees
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner…)
Private Car & Driver for a Customized 8-Hour Tour.
Choose your most loved sites in OSAKA City and inform us of any other specific requests you have. We’ll assist you in planning the route, draft schedule, and make pre-bookings if necessary.
VEHICLE
We’ll arrange a suitable vehicle for you according to the number of passengers in your group (up to 9 people). Our vehicle options include Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE, and Grand Cabin.
DRIVER
The driver will accompany you at most sites during the tour. However, please note that there are certain circumstances where the driver may not be able to join you:
1.) Drivers need to rest and may not accompany you to at least 1 site during the tour
2.) When the parking area is full, particularly during high-traffic periods
3.) In places where parking is challenging or excessively expensive
REMARKS
a.) You are at liberty to modify the itinerary even while on the tour with the driver
b.) Additional charges will be levied for extended service and for pick-up/drop-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
