Private tour in Osaka Yoriko O

Osaka in History - Half Day Private Tour

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Yoriko O.

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Hi! My name is Yoriko. I was born and brought up in Osaka in Japan. Now I have a family with my husband, one son and one daughter. I have an experience to live in New York for 4 years, which gave me a chance to see Japan from outside. I want to give overseas guests correct information on Japanese history and culture with best hospitality, which can be obtained only by a national licensed tour guide. Now I am ready to welcome you to Japan and show you around many of wonderful places in Kansai Area including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Working 10 years as a tour guide, I have found each person has his/her own interest, pace of the tour, passion for shopping and so on. Some people want to experience the traditional Japan, and others want to see the modern scene of Japan. I am always trying to meet your personal request, so that you can bring wonderful memory of Japan back to your home country. Please come to Japan and enjoy a wonderful day with your tour guide! ・National guide license ・License for teaching English at junior/senior high school

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Overview of your Osaka tour

Let us visit southern part of Osaka. Sumiyoshi grand shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, which was established in 211. You will be amazed at the beautiful arch-style bridge. This place is very enjoyable to walk around visiting sub shrines here and there. In neighboring Sakai city, we may also visit a museum of tea ceremony, where you can see the history of tea master Sen-no Rikyu and enjoy bowl of green tea (Maccha). If booked in advance, we will also have a chance to see how the blacksmith is working. (depending on the schedule of a blacksmith) Then we will come back to Namba area to enjoy lively street of Osaka. You will feel peaceful when we pour water on green moss-covered Buddhist statue at small Hozenji temple.

Your Osaka tour itinerary

*Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine (walk in the shrine grounds) *Risho-no Mori Museum of tea ceremony (closed on the 3rd Tuesday) *( if you are a group of 4 and more) Visit to Blacksmith(With advanced booking, we may watch a blacksmith working on Japanese Cooking Knives. Depending on availability. Closed on Sunday. ) *Namba and Dotombori area (walk around lively downtown area of Osaka city) This is your private tour. Please let me know if you have some other place in mind. We can switch the site to visit according to your request.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

We will basically use public transportation, such as trains and subways.

What's included
Other: admission for guide
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. your insurance
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

hotel, station, cruise ship terminal and requested place in Osaka

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
28896
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Osaka

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Osaka best suited for?

This private tour in Osaka is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the historical aspects of the city with a local guide. It's ideal for those who want to visit significant cultural sites like the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine and enjoy the lively atmosphere of areas like Namba and Dotombori. The tour is also suitable for small groups or families, as it accommodates up to 4 people.

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