Osaka in Half a Day: Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba — Guide Yuki

What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Dotonbori and Osaka Castle

The guests were traveling around various parts of Japan. Since they were moving on to their next destination the following day, they wanted to return to their Hotel by 2:30. They mentioned having eaten takoyaki the day before, so I recommended some other local foods, but they chose not to eat anything and instead enjoyed the signs and took many photos. At the Glico sign, one of the guests posed in the Glico pose for a photo before we moved on to Osaka Castle. They took many photos at Osaka Castle as well. They explored every floor with great interest, and from the observation deck on the top floor they took in famous Osaka landmarks (Tsutenkaku, Abeno Harukas, and the Ferris wheel at Osaka Station) as well as the direction of Nara, which they had already visited. Since they were in a hurry, we skipped the "Nishinomaru" stone wall exhibit. Their Hotel was close to Dotonbori, so we had originally planned to visit Kuromon Market in Nipponbashi after returning from Osaka Castle, but in the end they decided to take a taxi back on the way from Osaka Castle. Since the Hotel was about a 10-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station, they chose to head straight to the Hotel. There was still nearly an hour left in the tour, but they said they had thoroughly enjoyed Osaka Castle and that it was enough, and they seemed eager to return early to prepare. They kindly invited me to ride back together in the taxi, but since it was more convenient for me to return to Tennoji from Tanimachi 4-chome, we parted ways as the guests got into the taxi.

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Tour Report by Yuki

Hi! I’m an official English guide in Wakayama prefecture. I’m also a national guide as well. I’d like to expand my guide area to help tourists.
The town of Osaka offers a different atmosphere than Tokyo. I like both exciting Osaka and nature-filled Wakayama Prefecture.
If you stay in Osaka for 3 days, you can go to Koyasan for one day, or even for a day trip, so I recommend sightseeing at Koyasan.
If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, the nature of Koyasan will relax you.
I will introduce you to the unique culture, history and must-see sights.