Private Deep Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Temple & Audio Guide
This is a private tour, exclusively for your group. Experience the deep roots of Japanese culture on this walking tour led by a local host. Visit two of Osaka’s most historically significant landmarks—Shitennoji Temple and Osaka Castle—while enjoying in-depth commentary through a multilingual audio guide. The audio guide, created by local Japanese, is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, and Japanese. You can stream it on your smartphone using free WiFi. At each major stop, your host will give a short introduction in simple English, and you can then explore deeper in your preferred language via the audio guide. You’ll be guided to the best photo spots, including peaceful hidden viewpoints known mostly to locals, of course, the spots that you will enjoy views of the exterior of the Main Tower of Osaka Castle and the Central Complex of Shitennoji Temple.
Options
Historic Osaka Castle & Temple Audio-Guide Walking Tour & Local
What's included in Private Deep Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Temple & Audio Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chausuyama
You will visit three spots belonging to Chausuyama of the Tennoji Park, and you will be able to listen detailed guidance at two of the spots via audio guide.
Isshinji Temple
You will view a number of majestic Buddhist statues at Sanzenbuddha Hall, a branch temple of Isshinji Temple.
Shitennoji
You will visit 9 of Shitennoji's main spots and outer of the Central Complex, 8 of which will include detailed explanations via audio guide.
Inclusions
- A bottle of water.
- Guidance and navigation by a local Japanese host in simple English..
- All Fees and Taxes
- Audio guide access by scanning a QR code at key locations.
- WiFi environment near the host.
- A rain poncho (in case of rain).
- Metro fare for the Tanimachi Line (190 JPY).
- Insurance
- Rain ponchos and bottled water for the children.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- A Japanese host will be waiting in front of the entrance of the ticket office, holding a blue binder and a signboard with the tour name "NECOwtour."
End Points
- It will be finished infront of the Tenmabashi station of the Tanimachi line.
