Full Day Private Osaka Tour with Local Highlights and Hidden Gems

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Osaka Castle

  Of course, we’ll visit Osaka Castle—arguably the city’s most iconic landmark and a site of deep historical significance. As we explore the castle grounds, your guide will share fascinating stories about its history, architecture, and importance. While the castle’s reconstructed interior can be underwhelming, we recommend skipping it in favor of enjoying the impressive exterior and scenic surroundings.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Shitennoji

  This is said to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, and the grounds make for a great place to stroll about. We'll regale you with stories and lob you just enough info on the place to make it interesting without being tedious. Unless you like loads of info, because we have that too. It's your private tour after all! :)

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Shinsekai

  Fun for all ages, in an odd sort of reality-independent way, this is a must-see while in Osaka. Games, food, fashion (perhaps heavily skewed toward the eye of the beholder), and that general, unmistakable Osaka vibe. No one forgets a visit to Shin-sekai.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Abeno Harukas

  Lunch, and a trip up Harukas. We'll have a lunch to your liking in the Tennoji area, which is also where the super tall building known as Harukas is. This being the tallest non-tower building in Japan (300m), there are views aplenty. (We in Osaka have heard there is some tower with a height of biblical proportions in Tokyo, but we're not so interested.) We won't go up to the top of Harukas, but we go high enough to enjoy a breathtaking view of Osaka, and on a good day, all the way to Kobe and more. Some local shopping is available here too, if you're keen.

  1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Dotombori District

  We've got a little flexibility here, but we love showing people not only the internationally famous "Running Man" sign, but also some cool back streets, the kitchenware district, and some other sights based on your interests.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Umeda Sky Building

  The Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is an iconic futuristic skyscraper known for its twin towers connected by the "Kuchu Teien Observatory" (Floating Garden Observatory) at the top, offering stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the city from its open-air rooftop and glass-enclosed floors, along with unique features like a dramatic glass escalator, themed basement restaurants recreating a Showa-era streetscape, and a popular spot for sunsets and nightscapes.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  a historic Buddhist temple located in the mountains north of Osaka, Japan, famously known as the "Temple of Winning Luck". The temple is renowned for the countless red Daruma dolls that cover its grounds, symbolizing perseverance and fulfilled wishes.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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