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Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One Day Tour
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Highlights
In this tour, we offer you the most impressive and efficient itinerary so that you can make the best use of your stay in Osaka. Firstly you will experience the living history of the samurai warriors and the common people in Osaka by visiting museums and the castle. Secondly, you will explore Japan’s longest shopping street that is being loved by local people. Then you will visit and explore Dotonbori and find out why Osaka is called Japan’s food capital. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Osaka.
Transportation and admission fees are all included and you don’t have to wait in a long queue at Osaka Castle on this tour.
Itinerary
Osaka Museum of History
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Osaka History Museum is located in front of Osaka Castle and is built on the site of an ancient palace. The 10th floor of this museum is a great spot to overlook Osaka Castle. Through the windows, you can command a panoramic view of the beautiful castle and get a good understanding of its huge size and the whole structure of the castle. In addition, the informative exhibits enable you to understand the origin and real history of Osaka deeply. In particular, the diorama of the ancient court and the busy merchants’ town are impressive.Osaka Castle
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOsaka Castle, built in the 17th century by the Tokugawa Shogunate, was a solid castle protected by double moats, tall stone walls, turrets, etc and originally was the home of the samurai leader of the Toyotomi family. The castle is now widely used by Osaka citizens as a park. After looking at the view from the observation deck of the main tower, you will learn about Osaka and Japan's history centered on samurai through the exhibits on each floor. At the facilities in MIRAIZA on the castle grounds, you can also experience ninja knife throwing!Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, the longest Arcade in Japan
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTenjinbashisuji Shopping Street is Japan’s longest one at 2.6 km containing 600 shops, and it is always bustling with a large number of local citizens. It's fun just looking around the shops, and as there are a lot of restaurants, we recommend you choose your favorite restaurant here for lunch.Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe townscape of Osaka about 180 years ago is reproduced in full size, and you can actually walk in it. You will see, touch, and experience old time Japan, the structure of the houses, the products sold at that time, the utilities and the living habits of the common people. Why don’t you get a feel for the citizens’ life which is so different from the samurais?Kuromon Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOsaka's food culture has developed because of its people who are extremely fond of delicious things since ancient times, and Osaka has come to be called the Food Capital of Japan. In this market, many shops are lined up, and seafood such as crabs, pufferfish, sea urchin, meat such as Wagyu (Japanese beef) and Kobe beef and also various sweets are prepared at the stores. A large number of customers visit here to enjoy all kinds of food while strolling around. Try to find your very favorite food item, too!Dotombori District
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNow Dotonbori is the most popular tourist attraction in Osaka. Originally, this area was loved by the locals as entertainment area with a row of theaters along the canal. Currently, restaurants with colorful billboards line both sides of the canal including, of course, shops selling takoyaki, the octopus balls that originated in Osaka, and famous ramen shops. Take a photo in front of the well-known Glico-man signboard and enjoy exploring the surroundings. If you are looking for souvenirs, Don Quiote is also nearby.
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
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4-1-32 Otemae, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan 540-0008
Provider
KAMNAVI Tours