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Osaka Private Walking Tour Castle Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka
About
Embark on a private guided journey through Osaka, combining history, local transport, and vibrant city life.
Start near Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through the grounds as your local guide explains key moments in Osaka’s history and its development as a merchant city.
Travel like locals on a short subway ride to southern Osaka, then explore the Shinsekai area and Tsutenkaku Tower. Learn about the area’s background and its place in Osaka’s culture.
Continue through Tennoji and into Namba, known as “Japan’s kitchen,” with its lively streets and shopping arcades. Your guide can recommend local places to eat after the tour.
Finish in Dotonbori, Osaka’s most famous...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-Speaking Private Tour Guide
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven Osaka Tanimachi 3-chome
In front of 7-Eleven. There is a 7-Eleven convenience store right in front of Exit 1B of the Tanimachi Line at Tanimachi 4-chome Station. The guide can be recognized by yellow fluorescent bands attached to his bag.
If you are running late, please contact us via WhatsApp, phone, or text.
Return
Ebisubashi Bridge
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Osaka Private Walking Tour Castle Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka
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$104.50
Price varies by group size
About
Embark on a private guided journey through Osaka, combining history, local transport, and vibrant city life.
Start near Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through the grounds as your local guide explains key moments in Osaka’s history and its development as a merchant city.
Travel like locals on a short subway ride to southern Osaka, then explore the Shinsekai area and Tsutenkaku Tower. Learn about the area’s background and its place in Osaka’s culture.
Continue through Tennoji and into Namba, known as “Japan’s kitchen,” with its lively streets and shopping arcades. Your guide can recommend local places to eat after the tour.
Finish in Dotonbori, Osaka’s most famous...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-Speaking Private Tour Guide
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven Osaka Tanimachi 3-chome
In front of 7-Eleven. There is a 7-Eleven convenience store right in front of Exit 1B of the Tanimachi Line at Tanimachi 4-chome Station. The guide can be recognized by yellow fluorescent bands attached to his bag.
If you are running late, please contact us via WhatsApp, phone, or text.
Return
Ebisubashi Bridge
Itinerary
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Osaka Castle
Guests will visit Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Guests explore the castle grounds while learning about Osaka’s history, the samurai era, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Inside the castle museum, visitors can see historical artifacts and enjoy panoramic city views from the upper floors.
1 hour and 20 minutes
2
Tennoji Zoo
Guests will visit Ten-Shiba, a modern open lawn area in Tennoji Park. Guests can relax in a spacious green setting, enjoy views of the city, stroll past cafés and shops, and experience a casual local atmosphere popular with Osaka residents.
15 minutes
3
Shinsekai
Guests will explore Shinsekai, a retro neighborhood known for its nostalgic streets and local atmosphere. Guests can walk through lively alleys, see Tsutenkaku Tower, and learn about Osaka’s working-class history while experiencing traditional food culture and everyday local life.
30 minutes
4
Tsutenkaku
Guests will visit Tsutenkaku, the symbolic tower of Shinsekai. Guests can learn about its history, see the famous Billiken statue, and enjoy views over Osaka from the observation deck while experiencing the area’s nostalgic downtown atmosphere.
15 minutes
5
Hozen-ji Temple
Guests will visit Hōzen-ji Temple, a small, atmospheric temple tucked away in central Osaka. Visitors can see the moss-covered statue of Fudō Myōō, learn about local prayer customs, and stroll through the nearby Hōzenji Yokocho, a traditional stone-paved alley with a nostalgic old-town feel.
20 minutes
6
Dotombori
Guests will visit Dotonbori, Osaka’s most famous entertainment area. Visitors can walk along the canal, see iconic neon signs like the Glico Man, and experience the city’s lively street atmosphere while learning about Osaka’s food culture and nightlife.
