Visit Osaka's famous sightseeing spots in half a day, and learn about Osaka's history and about Osaka today.
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The Highlight
- This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Enjoy seeing Osaka's famous sightseeing spots in a short time.
- Visit some of Osaka's most iconic sights, and experience both traditional and modern Osaka.
- Be in awe of Osaka Castle's grandeur. Revel in the superb scenery from the castle tower.
- Take a riverboat cruise for a breathtaking view of Japan's water city, Osaka.
The Experience
Visit Osaka's famous sightseeing spots in half a day, and learn about Osaka's history and about Osaka today.
Board the Aqua Liner Enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. See a view of the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river.
Osaka Castle Osaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- <2024/12:20> <2025/12:50> Depart from Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka
- Osaka Station – Osakajokoen Station
- 2024 Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Park / 2025 Board the Aqua Liner
- 2024 Board the Aqua Liner / 2025 Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Park
- Temmabashi Station – Higashi-Umeda Station
- <2024/17:15> <2025/17:45> Tour ends at Osaka Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance is approximately 6 km.
Oct.–Dec. 2024 On the return trip from Osaka Castle, the tour may use Temmabashi Station instead of Osakajokoen Station. From Jan. 2025 On the outbound trip to Osaka Castle, the tour may use Temmabashi Station instead of Osakajokoen Station.
If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, or other operational concerns, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead. If the Aqua Liner is unavailable on a Tuesday, when the Osaka Museum of History is closed, refunds of JPY 1,600/Adult and JPY 800/Child will be issued by the guide on the tour day (from January 2025 onwards, JPY 2,000/Adult and JPY 1,000/Child).
The order of the itinerary and arrival times may differ depending on congestion at destinations or other reasons.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka 9F Lobby Until Dec. 2024 12:20 From Jan. 2025 12:50
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)