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Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs

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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.
  • Local guide
  • Central Osaka hotel pickup
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees (500 yen/person total)
  • Food and drinks
  • Osaka port area pickup and drop off adds 2,500 yen each way. Shin-Osaka adds 1,000 yen each way.
  • Child seat: 1,000 yen payable on day of tour.
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Traveler pickup is offered

Please do let us know where to pick you up. Locations outside of central Osaka (defined as the JR Loop Line) incur an additional fee of between 1,000 yen and 2,500 yen each way.

Traveler pickup
  • Osaka (Tempozan)
  • Osaka Castle, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    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.
    90 minutes
  • Shitennoji, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    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).
    60 minutes
  • Shinsekai, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    A blast of an older entertainment quarter, we see some of Osaka's most emblematic sights on our walkabout.
    30 minutes
  • Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    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.
    60 minutes
  • Sakai City Hall Observatory Flour, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    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.
    30 minutes
  • Daisen Park, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    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.
    60 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Please note that the Japanese gardens at Daisen Park are closed on Mondays (unless Monday is a holiday, in which case they are closed on Tuesday). If Daisen Park's Japanese Garden is closed on the day of your tour, you can spend time shopping, touring other locations by car, or something else to your liking.
  • Gratuities are uncommon in Japan, however if you really enjoyed your time and want to show your guide how much you appreciate them, they’ll be extremely happy!
  • According to Japanese law, children under 6 years old or less than 140cm MUST use car seats. Be sure to request one in advance from us if required.
  • Enjoy all the exciting stops described above and more on this private vehicle tour! The plan described is a model course, and there is the possibility for change based on our guests' interests. Timing and external factors (such as traffic conditions) may force deviations from this model course.
    Katherine_D
    13 Mar 2023
    I cannot recommend Pin Point Traveler highly enough! They were amazing! The guides were excellent, Kevin (owner) provided great communication and accommodations, the vehicle was clean... it was great! This is the company you want to book with! My husband and two teenagers had a GREAT Time! THANK YOU!
    Irma_B
    07 Mar 2023
    A fun day with a knowledgeable and delightful guide. Kevin packed in a full agenda yet allowed us to set our pace. Much more than what we could have accomplished in one day in Osaka.
    Joan_P
    04 Jan 2023
    The tour made our Osaka trip fun and memorable. Kevin gave us the tour himself. We couldn’t ask for a better guide to the city because he was friendly, accommodating and open with his experiences living in the city. We appreciate how he showed us the best parts of Osaka but in a local perspective. He also gave us access to the most beautiful areas that most tourists are not aware of. We learned so much about the culture, history and the people of the areas we explored. The food was also fantastic! One thing we really loved about the tour was the flexibility we had with time. Kevin allowed us to take all the time we needed for photos, so we never felt rushed or stressed. He was very engaging with us and constantly asked us what we liked so that he could cater to our preferences. Our conversations with him were also very interesting. There was no boring moment and we liked how he was so relatable and approachable. The private-car tour was the best decision we made, especially for those of us who were experiencing Osaka for the first time. Thank you so much for wonderful experience! It is something we highly recommend????
    This tour in Japan is organized by Pinpoint Traveler, Inc

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