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Local Osaka Day Trip with Native English Speaker in Japan 41 yrs! 20% OFF

Location Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$230.70
$288.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Osaka Shrine & Temple Tour offers a deep dive into Japan's rich cultural history, paired with the region's must-try local cuisine. This full-day adventure begins at the Hilton Hotel Lobby and takes you to some of Osaka's most significant historical sites.

  • 🏯 Visit the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living to experience how Japanese people lived 150 to 400 years ago.
  • 🌳 Stroll through Osaka Castle Park, exploring the grounds and learning about the castle's historical significance and its role in battles.
  • ⛩️ Stop at Ikutama Shrine, the oldest shrine in Osaka and the third oldest in Japan, where you'll discuss Shinto traditions and its connection to the castle.
  • 🕌 Explore Shitennoji, the oldest registered temple in Japan, and engage in conversations about Buddhism and its history.
  • 🍢 Savor local Kushikatsu and sake in the vibrant Shinsekai area, experiencing authentic local flavors.
  • 🍜 Head to the Dotombori District, the heart of Osaka, where you’ll visit three stops to taste local food and sake.
  • 💼 Enjoy a private tour with a professional English-speaking guide, providing insights and stories throughout the day.
  • 💰 All local taxes are included, but expect to pay for your entrance fees (approx. ¥900 per person) and transportation fees (around ¥1100 per person).
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to navigate the city.

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Osaka Shrine & Temple Tour
Guide Fee Only
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • For Temple and Museum
  • Sake and Osaka food tasting areas, we will hit four. You pay for yourself and Guide. Approx. ¥9000 total

Meeting point
I pick up at a various Hotels in Osaka or at the train station of you are coming out of town
Return details
I will drop you in this are as you will probably want to continue having fun here.

  • Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
    Great way to start the tour by seeing how Japanese lived 150 ~ 400 years ago
  • Osaka Castle Park
    We will walk the grounds, not the museum as it is horribly boring, and talk about the history of the area, check out the awesome moats and take in what a real Castle would go through in battle
  • Ikutama Shrine
    We will stop by the oldest Shrine in Osaka and the 3rd oldest Shrine in Japan! It has a connection with the Castle that cannot be ignored! Talk Shinto and history.
  • Shitennoji
    We will stop by the oldest Temple in Osaka and the oldest registered Temple in Japan!!! Talk Buddhism and history.
  • Shinsekai
    Stop and have some local Kushikatsu and sake, along with two other stops, we will traverse this 'local-local' area.
  • Dotombori District
    We will head over to the 'heart of Osaka and see what all the fuss is about. We will hit three stops and try local food and Sake.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You are going to be visiting a Sacred Temple & Shrine so please wear appropriate clothing as a token of respect. In the Summer it is rather warm so shorts are acceptable but 'short' shorts are not. Tank tops and beach-type sandlas are also frowned upon please.
  • Please refrain from smoking during the tour until we get to the Tavern.
  • If you need help finding the best route, call for details and we will surely be happy to help.
  • Costs that you will incur on this tour; ¥900 per person for Entrance Fees, ¥1100 approx in trans fees per person + taxi, your group will take care of the guide fees, trans, food and sake.
  • ¥9,000 ttl for everything per person should suffice.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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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    Local Osaka Day Trip with Native English Speaker in Japan 41 yrs! 20% OFF

    Location Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $230.70
    $288.38
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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