Osaka Trip Overview
Osaka, which has a 1,500-year history as the “water capital,” was the center of Japan between the 16th and 19th centuries. Osaka was also the home of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the father of the modern Japanese unification. You’ll get to visit his castle, the Osaka Castle, and learn why even today Osaka has a great appeal and is still known domestically as the nation’s kitchen. While Tokyo may be the biggest city in Japan, Osaka has always flourished as a center of the Japanese economy. Today’s visitors to Japan, in addition to exploring Tokyo and Kyoto, should not pass up the opportunity to explore the bustling metropolis of Osaka!
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Osaka, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka, which has a 1,500-year history as the “water capital,” was the center of Japan between the 16th and 19th centuries. Osaka was also the home of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the father of the modern Japanese unification. You’ll get to visit his castle, the Osaka Castle, and learn why even today Osaka has a great appeal and is still known domestically as the nation’s kitchen. While Tokyo may be the biggest city in Japan, Osaka has always flourished as a center of the Japanese economy. Today’s visitors to Japan, in addition to exploring Tokyo and Kyoto, should not pass up the opportunity to explore the bustling metropolis of Osaka!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture
This tour will take you to the famous Osaka Castle, where you can wander around its grounds filled with beautiful greeneries and cherry blossom trees in spring
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Kuromon Market, 2-4-1, Nippombashi, Chuo, Osaka 542-0073 Osaka Prefecture
Enjoy the local market culture of Osaka and buy some street food at Kuromon Market!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dotombori District, Chuo-ku, Dotombori, Chuo, Osaka 542-0076 Osaka Prefecture
You’ll also drop by the famous Dotonbori photo stop and take as many photos as you want of the Glico Man.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, 6-4-20 Tenjimbashi, Kita-ku 8F, Osaka 530-0041 Osaka Prefecture
Your tour will end at Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, a museum known to replicate a local neighborhood during the Edo period complete with shops, drug stores, and even a public bath!
Duration: 55 minutes
