Full Day Walking Tour in Osaka Castle Temples and Ukiyoe

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 hours Admission 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

2 hours Admission 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

one hour

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

3 hours

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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