Full Day Walking Tour in Osaka Castle Temples and Ukiyoe

Duration8h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Discover the best of Osaka on this full-day walking tour. Start at iconic Osaka Castle, then visit Shitennoji, one of Japan’s oldest temples, to explore its rich history. Dive into the bustling streets of Kuromon Market, where local flavors and fresh ingredients bring the city to life. Try your hand at a traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printing experience, then wander through the neon-lit streets of Dotonbori and the shopping district of Shinsaibashi. With a locally-based English-speaking guide, you’ll see both Osaka’s famous landmarks and hidden local gems, experiencing the city like a true insider.

What's included

Guided tour with an English speaking guide
Train tickets required for the tour
Ukiyoe experience fee
Entrance fees for each spot during the tour

Food and drinks

What to expect

2h · Admission ticket included

We will enter the Osaka Castle Museum and learn about the history of Osaka and the castle itself. The castle was completed in 1597, but was destroyed many times. It was finally rebuilt by the Japanese government in 1995. The castle is a little different than when it was originally built.
Shitennoji
2h · Admission ticket included

After spending some time in and around the castle, we will head to Shitennoji Temple. It is the first Japanese Buddhist temple in Japan. Here you can see how Buddhism travelled from India to China and eventually landed in Japan thousands of years ago. We will learn some very interesting stories here.
Kuromon Market
1h

One of Osaka’s leading food markets. Approximately 150 stores selling fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, food and beverages, clothing, etc. are lined up in an area approximately 580 metres south of Sennichimae.
Dotonbori Tsuribori
3h

Once you have had your fill of delicious food, we will head to a unique shrine around the area. And we will spend some time in the famous Dotonbori area. The symbolic business and downtown area of Minami, Osaka, is lined with huge three-dimensional billboards. It is not just about eating again if you are still not full. Here you will also have a traditional Japanese art experience, Ukiyoe. The earliest ukiyoe works were found in the 1670s and flourished from the 17th to the 19th century. It has now become one of the representative images of Japan.

After that, we will walk through Shinsaibashi, the city's main shopping area and return to Osaka and Shin-Osaka Station

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Akatsuki Square (暁の広場), JR Osaka Station

Please meet us at Akatsuki Square, located on the first floor of the North Gate Building inside JR Osaka Station. Look for a Snow Monkey Resorts Sign

Look for a wide open area with two escalators on either side. Do not go up the escalators

End point

Akatsuki Square (暁の広場), JR Osaka Station

Please meet us at Akatsuki Square, located on the first floor of the North Gate Building inside JR Osaka Station. Look for a Snow Monkey Resorts Sign

Look for a wide open area with two escalators on either side. Do not go up the escalators

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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