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Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe
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Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe
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Fri
17 Jan
Sat
18 Jan
Sun
19 Jan
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Highlights
Arriving in Kobe but want to visit Osaka on a day trip? This tour is perfect for you! With a guide & private vehicle, exploring Osaka has been made easy.
Explore the vibrant city of Osaka with our government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guides! From the beautiful Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic and vibrant sights will enthrall you. Hungry after all that exploring? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many savory local dishes.
We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture of Osaka with us! Or as they say in the Osaka dialect, “Maido”!
Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Itinerary
Kobe
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDepart from Kobe with your tour guide in a private vehicle to exciting city, Osaka! You can also be met at the cruise port in Kobe! The journey to Osaka will be about 45 minutes. Please consult with your guide to choose 4 to 5 sights from our itinerary below!Dotombori District
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTake a walk through Dotonbori street with its huge billboards, hundreds of restaurants and food stalls selling local foods including Osaka's famous Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.Osaka Castle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOsaka Castle is certainly one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, and for good reason. This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history that dates back almost 450 years!Minami (Namba)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLocated around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other major city center is Kita (北, "North") which is located around Osaka and Umeda Stations.Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOsaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, "Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine") is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, that is free of influence from the Asian mainland. Only two other shrine architecture styles are also considered purely Japanese: Shinmei-zukuri as seen at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri as seen at Izumo Taisha.Shinsekai
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeShinsekai , the New World, with it’s Tsutenkaku, the Osaka Eiffel tower, kushikatsu and Billiken , the God of wealth and money. Shinsekai is also home to Spa World, a huge bath complex with a large number of pools on a European themed floor and an Asian themed floor (enjoyed naked and gender separated).Umeda Sky Building
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City". The 173 meter tall building consists of two towers that are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck. In the basement, there is a restaurant floor that replicates a town of the early Showa Period, while offices occupy most other floors.Kuromon Market
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeKuromon Market (黒門市場, Kuromon Ichiba) is a covered public market that stretches around 600 meters parallel to Sakaisujidori Street in the Minami area of Osaka. The market has about 150 shops that predominantly sell fish, meat and produce, with other shops also purveying traditional sweets and low priced clothes and homeware. The market dates back to the Edo Period, and today makes for an atmospheric place to stroll around, shop and eat a variety of different street foods.The National Museum of Art, Osaka
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe National Museum of Art, Osaka (also known as NMAO) is an underground museum housing a major art collection on the island of Nakanoshima in central Osaka.Shitennoji
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedShitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan. Although the temple's buildings burned down several times throughout the centuries, they were always carefully reconstructed to reflect the original 6th century design. The outer temple grounds are free to enter, but admission to the inner precinct, the Gokuraku-jodo Garden and the treasure house is paid. In the pebble covered courtyard of the inner precinct stand a five-storied pagoda that can be entered and ascended and the Main Hall (Kondo) in which Prince Shotoku is enshrined as a statue of Kannon.Kobe
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeReturn to Kobe in the comfort of a private vehicle with your guide. It will take about 45 minutes to get to Kobe.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.
Location
Address
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Provider
Japan Guide Agency
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