Osaka: Main Sights and Hidden Spots Guided Walking Tour Private Group Option
ID: GYG384240-697558
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience Osaka's top spots and local hidden gems on this private guided tour. See Osaka Castle and the neighborhoods of Namba and Dotonbori, or mix it up a bit - it's your private tour after all!
Osaka is known for great food, quirky characters and an urban history much longer than Tokyo's. Get under the skin of this unique city on this guided walking tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
Start off with a visit to Osaka Castle Park. You won't go inside the castle, but will get to admire the grand and imposing exterior, and will stroll around the surrounding park. Here you'll learn about the history of Osaka and how it was almost robbed from the Japanese 400 years ago.
A quick train ride takes you to Tsuruhashi, to explore the maze of Korea Town. Explore the narrow streets and alleys of this pre-war commercial district.
Another quick journey by public transport will take you to modern Harukas building. Enjoy the view from one of the high floors, then head underground to explore the food hall of the department store underneath. See high quality products for sale like killer puffer fish and Kobe beef, amongst others.
Not far from Harukas is the traditional district of Shin-sekai. See the slightly crumbling local highlights, perfectly frozen in time.
Next, head to Namba, considered to be the center of Osaka's present-day shopping, dining, and entertainment culture. Visit Dotonbori, Osaka’s version of Times Square in New York, and explore the quirky back streets with their own individuality and surprises in store. You’ll visit Kuromon Ichiba, a fresh fish market that's played a pivotal role for more than 150 years.
Finally, explore Doguyasuji, a kitchen and cooking district. Look around at the wax food models, Japanese "noren" (curtains that hang at kitchen entrances) and giant pottery pieces.
Highlights
- Explore the expansive park surrounding Osaka Castle
- Visit modern Osaka's must-see Dotonbori and Kuromon markets
- See the city from high above from the Harukas building
- Learn about the history and culture of Osaka from your local guide
- Explore neighborhoods that made Osaka famous for its merchant culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• We ride trains and subways between spots, but there's still a considerable amount of walking
• There are no food stop, but you will have a chance to buy snacks here and there if you are hungry
• Please buy a subway day pass and use it to get to the meeting point and whilst on the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Please meet above ground at Exit 2. If you come via taxi, the name of the intersection is tanimachi 3-chome (谷３交差点).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
