A Tour to Explore the Symbol of Osaka: Osaka Castle
Description
Why not discovering the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover. On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives. There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park and the view of the castle from the garden. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide! [Standard Tour Visit Spots] ・Osaka Museum of History ・Otemon ・Toyokuni Shrine ・Miraiza Osaka Castle ・Osaka Castle Museum ・Yamasatomaru
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Itinerary
Osaka Museum of History: A museum of history which makes you feel you are a part of history. It has a floor reproducing the great council hall of “Naniwanomiya palace”, a floor which takes you on a journey throughout the city of canals: Osaka in the medieval and modern era, and many more interesting floors!
The main gate of Osaka Castle which is an important cultural property. There are many spots you can't miss such as the stone wall made from gigantic stones a few times bigger than human beings!
Hokoku Shrine: This shrine is enshrined to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the most famous military commanders in Japanese history. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who unified the country, once used Osaka Castle as his headquarters. Visit this shrine with a history associated wtih Osaka Castle.
MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO: A facility that was reopened in 2017 as a spot with restaurants and shops! It was originally built in 1931 and used as the Osaka City Museum. It is located in front of the castle tower and popular as a place to buy souvenirs and take a rest.
Here we are! The main attraction of this tour! They have an exhibition in the reconstructed castle and you can also take a look at the reproduced golden traditional tea ceremony room. Don’t forget to visit the observatory since the view is very beautiful and to visit a spot where you can wear costumes which samurai used to wear during a war.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Please come in comfortable clothing, as this tour involves a lot of walking.
- The tour begins and ends in different locations. If you would like to change the location of where the tour ends, please consult with your tour guide.
- If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
- Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
- Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
- If you have booked a customized tour, your guide will contact you in advance to discuss the spots to be visited on the day of the tour.
- If you are unable to make it to the meeting point by the start time, there is a possibility that we might not be able to provide the full experience this tour has to offer, due to the time taken to get to the meeting point via public transport. Please ensure that you have ample time to get to the meeting point on time.
Reviews(59)
We had five private tours in Japan and I can say that Kyoko Nakamura was the best guide among all. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Japan and spoke excellent English because of having lived in Seattle. After the tour she found us a nice place to have lunch and gave my daughter help in catching a taxi to another tourist destination.
My family and I had a great time learning about Osaka Castle and checking out the Osaka History Museum with our wonderful guide Kyoko. Kyoko was communicative and well-versed in her knowledge of Japanese history and culture. She even helped us get tickets online which saved time waiting in line. Thanks again for showing us around the castle and museum. Also, we all appreciated getting to know you, your family and your amazing country. Thanks again, Kyoko!
Kaori was very informative,knowledgeable and very helpful on our tour. We had a wonderful experience with her. She even made sure that we got back to our hotel safely.
I don’t think a guide is needed to visit Osaka Castle. The castle has a lot of exhibits and short that explain its history. While our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, he didn’t add much historical detail beyond what was already provided in the castle museum exhibits.
This was a trip where I had a personal guide called Kaori, who was local to the area so had a really good knowledge of Osaka, which we saw in the museum. The museum takes a look at Osaka through the ages and Kaori brought it to life for me. Afterwards we went to Osaka Castle which was beautiful especially when it is lit up at night. I learned so much more about it from Kaori than if I had gone on my own. All in all a really good afternoon with coffee and cake thrown in!
We had an amazing time with Kaori during our visit to Osaka Castle. She was incredibly kind, patient, and very informative — her English was impeccable, and to our surprise, she was also very proficient in Spanish! She shared so much knowledge about the castle and Japanese culture, making the tour both educational and enjoyable. When my camera strap broke, she personally walked us to find a new one and made sure everything was taken care of before continuing. Kaori even joined us for lunch at a wonderful local restaurant she recommended, making the experience feel warm and personal. Afterward, she walked with us toward the metro, helped us navigate the trains, and pointed out great stores to visit along the way. She truly went above and beyond, and her kindness made our day unforgettable. Thank you so much, Kaori! Adiós con mucho cariño, David y Lissette — esperamos verte pronto. 本当にありがとうございました！(Hontō ni arigatō gozaimashita! — “Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts.”
Yoshi San is a nice , friendly & polite guide. We enjoyed the Osaka museum & Osaka Castle on a hot day. Thank you. Arigato! 🙏🏼
Couldn't understand the tour guide, his English was not understandable, his name was Masami. I have done many tours and did not have to pay for entries of the tour it was included as part of the tour. We had to pay for the entry to the Museum and entry to the Castle which was not worth it, since it wasn't a real castle. So I paid $177.06 for a tour guide which was not worth the money!!!!! SO DISAPPOINTED!!!!!
We would like to extend our sincerest apologies for not being able to provide a fulfilling experience during your valuable visit to Osaka. It is truly regrettable that we fell short of your expectations, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused. Please know that your feedback is extremely important to us and will be taken seriously as we strive to improve our guide operations. If you would be willing to contact us directly, we would be grateful for the assist to get you refund. Please contact us on email or WhatsApp, thank you in advance. E-mail: tour-desk@otomo.travel WhatsApp: +81 80-7475-5829
I had a wonderful tour with Kaori. She was very knowledgeable about the Osaka Castle and the history of Japan. She was fun to talk with, allowing me to learn more about the wonderful people of Japan. I highly recommend her and this tour.
This was an amazing tour and for us ( a family of 3) this was a lot of new interesting information learnt about the history and culture of the city of Osaka, all condensed into a short and sweet half day tour. Rose, our guide was excellent, with great communication skills and a lot of patience. She was also well equipped with the know how of the city and could answer every one of our questions :D
