Osaka Castle and a visit to the longest shopping street in Japan
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
We will visit the must see castle in Japan, the Osaka Castle. The story of Hideyoshi, who built this castle is loved by many Osaka citizen and he is regarded as one of the most popular hero in Japan. Your guide will tell you about the role Osaka played in the past and now and culture and people of Osaka. Tenjinbashisuji Shopping street is the longest (2.5km) shopping street in Japan serving Osaka locals. Immerse yourself in the long arcade and feel like a local. We will take a leisurely walk and you can enjoy shopping and dining like a local. We use public transportation between sites. Transportation, shopping and dining fees are your personal expenses.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour
What's not
- Transportation (subway, tram, railway) fee: Adult around 1,000 yen, Child around 500 yen
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Insurance
Itinerary
This is the main entrance to the gate. It's a second generation gate, but was built more than 400 years ago. There are many good picture taking spots between here and the castle top.
Original castle was built more than 400 years ago when Japan was in turmoil, samurai fighting to unify Japan by force. Your guide will tell you legends and interesting stories behind the castle and people of then and now. Go up to the castle top and enjoy the grand view of the city, feeling like the lord of this castle.
This shopping street is the longest shopping street in Japan, and it originated as the approach to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Unlike famous shopping streets that sell high-end products, this is a very unique streets with many locals. There are about 600 shops and eateries. You can relax and feel like a local.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Important: Its located on the first (ground) floor and in front of the Central Gate of JR Osaka Station. (Not Shin Osaka station) Follow the "? Information" direction on signs boards. Look for a guide with a yellow tour flag.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- ALL STAR OSAKA WALK
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour takes place rain or shine
- Tours are not covered by insurance
- Tour guide will be holding the All Star Osaka yellow flag.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
How it compares in Osaka
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 178 city tours we list in Osaka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 40 of 178.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Osaka
Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, a big-hearted port city of neon canals, street food and a grand castle, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe close by.
Dotonbori, the canal-side entertainment strip, is the city's beating heart, its giant mechanical crab and glowing billboards reflected in the water. Nearby, the covered arcades of Shinsaibashi and the kitchenware street of Doguyasuji draw shoppers, and Kuromon Market tempts with seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit.
Top-ranked sights in Osaka: Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo), Nara Park (Nara Koen).
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