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A Tour to Explore the Symbol of Osaka: Osaka Castle
Product code 85886P189
From
From JPY 12,650
Dates
Available from May 21, 2019
Start times
1:00 PM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Youth ages 4-17, Adult ages 18-99
Options
Standard tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 12,650
A Tour to Explore the Symbol of Osaka: Osaka Castle
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Why not discovering the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover. On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives. There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park and the view of the castle from the garden. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide! [Standard Tour Visit Spots] ・Osaka Museum of History ・Otemon ・Toyokuni Shrine ・Miraiza Osaka Castle ・Osaka Castle Museum ・Yamasatomaru
Overview
Why not discovering the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover. On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives. There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park and the view of the castle from the garden. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide! [Standard Tour Visit Spots] ・Osaka Museum of History ・Otemon ・Toyokuni Shrine ・Miraiza Osaka Castle ・Osaka Castle Museum ・Yamasatomaru
What's Included
Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
Not included
Estimated Costs of the Tour: 1000 JPY per Person
Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 1000 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
Osaka Museum of History
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Osaka Museum of History, in front of the entrance
End point
Temmabashi Station
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 1
Osaka Museum of History: A museum of history which makes you feel you are a part of history. It has a floor reproducing the great council hall of “Naniwanomiya palace”, a floor which takes you on a journey throughout the city of canals: Osaka in the medieval and modern era, and many more interesting floors!
Stop 2
10 minutes
Stop 2
The main gate of Osaka Castle which is an important cultural property. There are many spots you can't miss such as the stone wall made from gigantic stones a few times bigger than human beings!
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
Hokoku Shrine: This shrine is enshrined to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the most famous military commanders in Japanese history. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who unified the country, once used Osaka Castle as his headquarters. Visit this shrine with a history associated wtih Osaka Castle.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO: A facility that was reopened in 2017 as a spot with restaurants and shops! It was originally built in 1931 and used as the Osaka City Museum. It is located in front of the castle tower and popular as a place to buy souvenirs and take a rest.
Stop 5
1 hour 10 minutes
Stop 5
Here we are! The main attraction of this tour! They have an exhibition in the reconstructed castle and you can also take a look at the reproduced golden traditional tea ceremony room. Don’t forget to visit the observatory since the view is very beautiful and to visit a spot where you can wear costumes which samurai used to wear during a war.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
Other
Please come in comfortable clothing, as this tour involves a lot of walking.
Other
The tour begins and ends in different locations. If you would like to change the location of where the tour ends, please consult with your tour guide.
Other
If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
Other
Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
Other
Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
Other
If you have booked a customized tour, your guide will contact you in advance to discuss the spots to be visited on the day of the tour.
Other
If you are unable to make it to the meeting point by the start time, there is a possibility that we might not be able to provide the full experience this tour has to offer, due to the time taken to get to the meeting point via public transport. Please ensure that you have ample time to get to the meeting point on time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.5
59 reviews
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