Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Yuka
August, 2024
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @Mercure Osaka Namba
- 2. 9:45 @Osaka Castle
- 3. 13:00 Lunch @Miraiza
- 4. 14:00 @Shitennoji Temple
- 5. 15:00 Disband @Shitennoji Temple
Title: What Is a Private Osaka Tour Like with a Multi-Generational Group? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a multi-generational group traveling together. I had not been informed in advance about a large double stroller, which meant we were forced to take longer routes in order to use elevators. I proceeded with the tour carefully, keeping an eye on how everyone in the group was doing. I had bought an Enjoy Eco Card so that we could purchase tickets smoothly at Osaka Castle Main Tower, but just when it was time to buy the admission tickets, one member of the group said they had "lost" theirs! One of the guests went off separately to line up and buy a ticket, but I managed to use my Osaka Metro one-day pass to purchase tickets for the guests. Since only the guide was allowed through, I stepped out once with a guaranteed re-entry and searched for the guest who was supposed to be waiting in line, but I could not find them. They had given up on buying a ticket and were having a beer at a café. In the end I was able to reunite with that guest, and we used the elevator up to the observation deck. Some of the group wanted to see each floor properly, while others were tired and wanted to stop, so we split up, and I accompanied the ones who wanted to continue and explained the exhibits, which they were very happy about. After visiting Shitennoji Temple, some of the group reached their limit and said they would "go back by taxi," so we parted ways in front of the torii gate at Shitennoji. They were very pleased and told me I had really done a great job that day.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinsaibashi～Tanimachi 4-chome | 820JPY |
| Total | 820JPY | ||
Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!
Sep 29, 2026
duncans746
Yuka was great
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Yuka was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I had a fantastic day going around Kyoto with her.
Thank you Yuka!
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We had a great tour of Kyoto with Yuka. She mate us promptly at our hotel and customised a tour to get the most out of the day. We saw everything we wanted to see on the day and it was all very smooth and well planned.
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We were so impressed by our beautiful tour of Kyoto! Our tour guide Yuka made our day so special with her positive attitude, sweet disposition, and countless fun and interesting facts about Japan. She went out of her way to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see, and even lent me Yen to buy a special gift for my mother when I was short a few coins. We cannot recommend her enough to make your trip to Japan memorable and worthwhile!
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Great day of sightseeing in Kyoto
Yuka was a lovely and knowledgeable guide who took great care of us on our recent one day trip to beautiful Kyoto. She met us coming off the Shinkansen and gave us options about how to spend the day wisely. We are so thankful for her thoughtful insights into Japanese traditions and culture, highly recommend doing a guided tour with her as it was very memorable.