Local Osaka Day Trip with Native English Speaker in Japan 41 yrs!

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About this activity

Mix of Culture, behind-the-scene stories, Buddhism & Shinto talks, then fun with must-eat Osaka appetizers and sake!

We will meet at the Hilton Hotel Lobby near Higashi Umeda Station and head to a Living Museum, where we will step back in time and see how Japanese lived 150~400 years ago.

We then head to the oldest Shrine in Osaka, established by the first Emperor of Japan and then to the oldest Temple in Japan, right here in Osaka.

Afterwards, we then head into a quiet entertainment district full of locals and then we top it off with Sake and local Osaka foods that you must try when you are here, at the 'heart' of Osaka; Dotonbori Street.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: K.K. Spirits of Japan

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Local taxes

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Sake and Osaka food tasting areas, we will hit four. You pay for yourself and Guide. Approx. ¥9000 total
Not included: Admission fees: For Temple and Museum

Itinerary

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

45 min Admission not included

Great way to start the tour by seeing how Japanese lived 150 ~ 400 years ago
Osaka Castle Park

45 min

We will walk the grounds, not the museum as it is horribly boring, and talk about the history of the area, check out the awesome moats and take in what a real Castle would go through in battle
Ikutama Shrine

20 min

We will stop by the oldest Shrine in Osaka and the 3rd oldest Shrine in Japan! It has a connection with the Castle that cannot be ignored! Talk Shinto and history.
Shitennoji

40 min

We will stop by the oldest Temple in Osaka and the oldest registered Temple in Japan!!! Talk Buddhism and history.
Shinsekai

one hour Admission not included

Stop and have some local Kushikatsu and sake, along with two other stops, we will traverse this 'local-local' area.
Dotombori District

one hour Admission not included

We will head over to the 'heart of Osaka and see what all the fuss is about. We will hit three stops and try local food and Sake.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

I pick up at a various Hotels in Osaka or at the train station of you are coming out of town

End point

I will drop you in this are as you will probably want to continue having fun here.

Pickup points

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Cross Hotel Osaka
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

We pick up at most Hotels in Osaka for this tour. If you are coming from Kyoto or elsewhere, I will meet at the CENTRAL EXIT for the Bullet Train in Shin Osaka Station.

NOTE: Even though the Calendar may reflect otherwise, I may still be able to do the tour as some tours are day, some are nite. Please inquire even if it seems another tour is booked.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You are going to be visiting a Sacred Temple & Shrine so please wear appropriate clothing as a token of respect. In the Summer it is rather warm so shorts are acceptable but 'short' shorts are not. Tank tops and beach-type sandlas are also frowned upon please.
Please refrain from smoking during the tour until we get to the Tavern.
If you need help finding the best route, call for details and we will surely be happy to help.
Costs that you will incur on this tour; ¥900 per person for Entrance Fees, ¥1100 approx in trans fees per person + taxi, your group will take care of the guide fees, trans, food and sake.
¥9,000 ttl for everything per person should suffice.