We will visit the must see castle in Japan, the Osaka Castle. The story of Hideyoshi, who built this castle is loved by many Osaka citizen and he is regarded as one of the most popular hero in Japan. Your guide will tell you about the role Osaka played in the past and now and culture and people of Osaka.
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping street is the longest (2.5km) shopping street in Japan serving Osaka locals. Immerse yourself in the long arcade and feel like a local.
We will take a leisurely walk and you can enjoy shopping and dining like a local.
We use public transportation between sites. Transportation, shopping and dining fees are your personal expenses.
Pickup included
This is the main entrance to the gate. It's a second generation gate, but was built more than 400 years ago. There are many good picture taking spots between here and the castle top.
Original castle was built more than 400 years ago when Japan was in turmoil, samurai fighting to unify Japan by force. Your guide will tell you legends and interesting stories behind the castle and people of then and now. Go up to the castle top and enjoy the grand view of the city, feeling like the lord of this castle.
This shopping street is the longest shopping street in Japan, and it originated as the approach to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Unlike famous shopping streets that sell high-end products, this is a very unique streets with many locals. There are about 600 shops and eateries. You can relax and feel like a local.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
We’ll meet you up at your hotel if located in the City or meet you at designated meeting point like Osaka port (Tempozan) or Osaka Metro Stations. Pick up from Kobe will be 5,000 yen additional per group. Please pay to your guide on the spot.