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- German
- English
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Visits 7 temples and shrines across the city, including well-known sites such as Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, Shitennoji Temple, and Sumiyoshi Taisha, as well as lesser-known sacred places familiar mainly to locals.
Travel between locations mainly by public transportation and experience everyday Osaka while moving through different historical districts.
Your Local Host provides guidance in simple English, while a multilingual audio guide offers deeper explanations in English, French, Spanish, German, and Dutch.
Admission to the Central Complex of Shitennoji Temple is included, allowing you to step inside one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple spaces.
Rather than focusing on religious rules, this tour highlights how temples, shrines, and spiritual imagination have quietly shaped Japanese culture and daily life for centuries.
This is an ideal experience for travelers seeking a calm, cultural perspective beyond typical sightseeing.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the east entrance of Tsuyunoten Shrine (Ohatsu Tenjin). Your host, a Japanese man, will be waiting there holding a blue file folder. A police box (koban) on the left side of the meeting point is a clear landmark. This spot is located at the southern end of Ohatsu Tenjin Street.
The tour ends in the Dotonbori area.
Itinerary
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1
Meet near Higashi-Umeda Station and begin the tour with a visit to a historic sacred site tucked into the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Explore one of Osaka’s most important shrines and its lively approach, where tradition and everyday life intersect.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Shitennoji
Enter the Central Complex and experience one of Japan’s oldest temple spaces from inside. Walk close to the Five-Story Pagoda and the Golden Hall while learning about traditional Buddhist temple layouts.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Visit one of Osaka’s most spiritually significant areas, home to sacred sites long valued by locals.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Cross the iconic Taiko Bridge and discover the unique architectural style of one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Namba
Stop at a unique spiritual power spot hidden within one of Osaka’s busiest districts.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Dotonbori
After visiting a quiet and historic sacred place within the city, the tour concludes near the Dotonbori area.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Using a rechargeable IC transportation card (such as Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA) is recommended for smooth travel between locations. If needed, the host can assist with purchasing an IC card in Osaka on the day.
- Goshuin stamp collecting is not included in this tour, but the host will support it when possible; however, it cannot be guaranteed during busy periods.
- Please bring an ID such as a passport for age verification if you are under 15.
- This tour is especially suited for culture lovers who prefer a thoughtful, slow-paced exploration guided by local insight.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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