Private Full Day Osaka Tour

Osaka is a vibrant, energetic city where I was born and grew up. The tour will give you an opportunity to understand this unique city in western Japan. We will explore the geography, history, religion, food cultures, and the neighbourhood of Osaka. We will look at Osaka from above, at the open-air Floating Garden in Sky Building. See how the city was formed. You can attend the Buddhist rituals at Shiten'noji Temple. Osaka Castle takes you back to the 16th century wartime Japan. There are also remains of a 7th century palace nearby. You can even look at the impact of World War II. In the afternoon, we'll see present-day Japan. First to Shinsekai, a somewhat bizarre place. You can taste the local delicacy, kushikatsu, deep-fried meat and vegetables on skewers. Then, we'll head for Dotombori, Osaka's answer to Times Square. So many shops, restaurants, not to mention the glittering neon lights. At night, this place will amaze you. THIS TOUR COULD ALSO BE CUSTOMIZED. Just tell me what you want to do!

SAMPLE TIMETABLE FOR THE TOUR 10:00 picking you up at your hotel or at your cruise ship 10:30 Shiten'noji Temple 12:00 Osaka Castle 13:30 Floating Garden Observatory 14:00 quick lunch 15:00 Shinsekai 16:00 Dotombori 18:00 The tour ends here. If you would like to enjoy shopping or dining, I'll be more than happy to assist. Or, I can take you back to your hotel or to your ship. Options - Tenjinbashisuji shopping arcade - the longest shopping arcade in Japan, where ordinary Japanese shop and dine - Tsuruhashi - the biggest Korean community in Japan. Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. - If you are interested in cooking and food cultures, the Kuromon Fish Market, Animation St. and Kitchenware St. are for you. Or, I can take you to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the biggest shrine in Osaka, or for something completely different, spend a day at Universal Studios Japan, the most popular sightseeing spot in Osaka among Japanese tourists!