Osaka Trip Overview
Osaka is a bustling city chock full of “big city” things to do, but there’s another side to it as well. This tour takes you from your hotel to notable temples, a historic entertainment quarter, gardens, and the famous “kofun” tombs in Osaka and south to Sakai City, all in a private, luxury vehicle. Your native or equivalent English-speaking driver/guide will ensure the trip is light and fun, while also keeping it intellectually stimulating and informative in a well-rounded, accessible way.
As this is a private tour, discussions about changes to the itinerary are welcome! Depending on your request, additional charges may apply.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 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 is a bustling city chock full of “big city” things to do, but there’s another side to it as well. This tour takes you from your hotel to notable temples, a historic entertainment quarter, gardens, and the famous “kofun” tombs in Osaka and south to Sakai City, all in a private, luxury vehicle. Your native or equivalent English-speaking driver/guide will ensure the trip is light and fun, while also keeping it intellectually stimulating and informative in a well-rounded, accessible way.
As this is a private tour, discussions about changes to the itinerary are welcome! Depending on your request, additional charges may apply.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture
We walk the grounds right up to the castle, but do not enter the building itself (we find it rather disappointing inside, but the outside is great!). The stronghold of Osaka, this imposing structure and lovely surrounding grounds are must-see for any visitor to Osaka.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-Ku, Osaka 543-0051 Osaka Prefecture
Said to be Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple, the buildings, grounds, and stories will engage and impress. When open (they are a bit fickle), we also check out their lovely Japanese garden (300 yen per adult extra).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shinsekai, 1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture
A blast of an older entertainment quarter, we see some of Osaka’s most emblematic sights on our walkabout.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0045 Osaka Prefecture
Making for a great contrast with Shitennoji Temple, this Shinto shrine beautifully unfolds across ancient and hallowed grounds. Come breathe in 1500 years of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sakai City Hall Observatory Flour, 3-1 Minamikawaramachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai 590-0078 Osaka Prefecture
Take in a spectacular view of Osaka to the north, the mountains demarcating Nara to the east, and the coast to the west and south.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Daisen Park, 2-204 Mozusekiun-cho, Sakai 590-0802 Osaka Prefecture
A very lightly touristed, beautiful Japanese garden just a bit south of Osaka proper, Daisen Park’s garden will delight as you stroll around its pond and deeper along its lovely landscaped stream. Admission is 200 yen. While here, we also gaze out across one of the largest tomb sites in the world, that of Emperor Nintoku from around the 5th century.
Duration: 1 hour
