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Enjoy a day in Osaka with our experienced tour guide giving you history and facts about Osaka City. Walk around Osaka castle park as you head to the main tower and enjoy the history. Have your tour conductor take memorable pictures for you and your group. Get advice on what food to try at Dotonbori, and more. Enjoy a stress-free day with us!
Explorer Tours offers small group tours where we operate our private luxury vehicle with a maximum capacity of 11 guests.
Our tour conductors and drivers are licensed and trained professionally, so you are sure to be taken care of during your tour.
• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• Tour is not customizable.
• Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places.
• Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes walking.
• Due to the weather and traffic conditions, time schedule might change.
• If you select, “I’ll decide later” for the meeting point, please message us on viator
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Meet your tour conductor either in Shinsaibashi or Umeda DT Tower, and board our comfortable, luxurious private vehicle and travel 15 minutes to the first destination, Osaka Castle
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The first destination on the tour is Osaka, Castle. It was first built in 1597 as one of the great unifiers of Japan, Hideyoshi Toyotomi's main fortress. Renovated in 1997 the inside features a 360-degree view of Osaka and a museum detailing the history of the castle along with the lives of the three great unifiers, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
After Osaka Castle, we will drive 15 minutes to Dotonbori. Famous for its vibrant atmosphere, street food, and shopping. Our tour conductor will take you to Hozenji Temple and help you take pictures with the Glico Man sign. You will then have about an hour of free time for lunch and shopping. Definitely try Osakas famous takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and/or kushikatsu!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After the lunch break, we will drive to Namba Yasaka Shrine. Home to the guardian of Osaka's central Namba district. The giant lion's head swallows evil spirits and brings good luck. It stands as a monument to a much larger temple complex that was destroyed during World War 2.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, we will drive to the Shinsekai district. The district got its start after being built to hold the 1903 National Industrial Exhibition. In 1912 it was reborn as Luna Amusement Park with its Tsutenkaku Tower. The park was closed in 1923 but the district still holds on to some of its carnival-style atmosphere. Despite being known as one of Japan's biggest slums, it is quite safe today. It is also the birthplace of Osaka's famous kushikatsu (breaded deep-fried skewers), hosts many shogi and mahjong clubs, and is a hub for cheap clothing, food, and drink.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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After Shinsekai we will take you back to your designated pick-up point.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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