Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour Round-trip from Umeda or Namba
Enjoy seeing famous sightseeing spots of Osaka, the commercial center of western Japan, in a short time. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit some of Osaka's most iconic sights, and experience both traditional and modern Osaka. Be in awe of Osaka Castle's grandeur. Revel in the superb scenery from the castle tower. Take a riverboat cruise for a breathtaking view of Japan's water city, Osaka.
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Round-trip from Namba
The tour ends at Namba station
Starting point:
Namba Hiroba Square (Pedestrian Paradise), 5 Chome-1 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan
What's included in Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour Round-trip from Umeda or Namba
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. See a view of the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river. If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, or other operational concerns, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power. The interior is a museum where you can view exhibits related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the history of Osaka Castle.
Osaka Castle Park
The vast grounds are home to ancient remnants such as stone walls and turrets from the Edo period (1603-1868), as well as cherry blossoms and other variety of flora, allowing you to feel the history of Osaka and the surrounding nature that changes with the season.
Inclusions
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance is approximately 5 km [3 miles]
- If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, or other operational concerns, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead
- If the Aqua Liner is unavailable on a Tuesday, when the Osaka Museum of History is closed, refunds of JPY 2,000/Adult and JPY 1,000/Child will be issued by the guide on the tour day
- The order of the itinerary and arrival times may differ depending on congestion at destinations or other reasons
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- [For Round-trip from Namba] The meeting point is Namba Square, in front of Tourist Information NAMBA. Please meet the guide by 12:50pm, the tour departs at 1:00pm. Address: In front of Nankai Namba Station 1F North Exit, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- [For Round-trip from Umeda] The meeting point is Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka 9F Lobby. Please meet the guide by 12:50pm.
End Points
- [For Round-trip from Namba] The tour ends by 5:40 pm
- [For Round-trip from Umeda] The tour ends by 5:45 pm
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. • You can join the tour with this voucher. • This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. • As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance is approximately 5 km. • If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, or other operational concerns, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead.
