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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us on a quiet tour of Osaka in the early morning before the hustle and bustle of the city starts and masses of other tourists move about. Get a good look at the unique signboards and learn about the history of Osaka and its characteristics. Enjoy some of the main attractions in half a day and relax in the afternoon.
Look forward to the panoramic view from the top of Osaka Castle in the fresh morning air!
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Departure Point
Namba Station, 5-chōme-10-1番60号 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-8503, Japan
Namba Station
Return Details
Namba Station, 5-chōme-10-1番60号 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-8503, Japan
Namba Station
Dotombori District, Dotombori, Osaka Prefecture, Japan The tour begins with the exploration of the narrow alleys so typical of Osaka. There will be new discoveries each time we turn a corner. Can you guess what the shops around you deal in by their signboards?
In Hozenji Temple, you can face a very rare mystic Buddha (Mizukake Fudo). What is the statue covered with?
Also, can you tell why they put small torii gates in the alleys?
We will also take a walk around Dotonbori area which is the most popular tourist spot in Osaka. Since there are not so many people in the early morning, you can take pictures with funny poses in front of the very famous signboard ‘The Glico Man’.
30 minutes
Shinsekai, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan You can enjoy plenty of colorful signs in Shinsekai. Iconic Tsutenkaku Tower, beloved by Osaka people, and the surrounding area full of restaurants are worth visiting. There are a lot of weird baby-like statues shining in gold in front of shops or as signboards. You don’t see these statues outside of Osaka. Find out what kind of ritual is said to bring you good luck.
30 minutes
Shitennoji, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan One of the oldest temples in Japan is Shitennoji. Since its establishment in 593, it has been a spiritual home for the people of Osaka. Let's take a leisurely walk through the quiet premises. In the pond in the precincts lots of creatures can be seen. They increased so much because Buddhism forbids the killing of living things.
30 minutes
Osaka Castle, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan It’s a must-see when you visit Osaka. While walking through this very large site you can try to imagine how a samurai general might have planned to attack this well-built castle.
After climbing to the top of the main building we are rewarded with a splendid view of the city of Osaka. 60 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible for those with limited eye sight
Accessible for those with limited mobility
Animals or pets allowed
Comfortable clothes & shoes for walking.
Infant seats unavailable
Infants must not sit on laps
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We have turned all of our tours private, so you can enjoy them safely together with your family or friends.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Ulrike_W
01 Sep 2019
Very informative and fun. Enjoyed the walk and the chat with the very well versed guide a lot. Would recommend it definitively.
162patriciam
16 Jun 2019
The tour was very good. It was a small group tour but I was the only person who booked the tour - so the guide gave me a private tour. Informative, excellent english, it was a terrific morning that fit my half-day schedule.
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