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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 13:00 Meet at Hotel
- 13:00-14:00 Doguyasuji / Kuromon Market
- 14:20-15:30 Shitennoji Temple
- 15:50-16:35 Dotonbori / Hozenji Yokocho Alley
- 16:35 End of tour
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 13:00 at Hotel and ended at 16:35. The day ran to 3 hours and 35 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Doguyasuji / Kuromon Market at 13:00, Shitennoji Temple at 14:20 and Dotonbori / Hozenji Yokocho Alley at 15:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nippombashi (Osaka) to Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka by subway (190JPY); Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka to Namba (Subway) by subway (190JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 380JPY per person.
Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Osaka's Dotonbori and Kuromon Market Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group who came from Kyoto in the morning and wished to sightsee around the Dotonbori area. Starting from their hotel, we headed toward Nipponbashi and walked through Ota Road, enjoying the atmosphere of the town while watching the maid café staff and other sights. We passed through Doguyasuji, looking at kitchen knives and food samples, then went to Kuromon Market, where we ate takoyaki and dango. I took many photos for them around the town and in front of the lanterns at Kuromon Market. At Shitennoji Temple, they were delighted to see the turtles, though the temple did not seem to interest the younger members of the group much, and they were far more excited about Dotonbori. We took photos striking the same pose in front of the Glico sign, as well as in front of the crab signboard. I also gave directions back toward the hotel and pointed out Amerikamura and Shinsaibashi shopping street. After showing them Hozenji Yokocho, some of the guests became a little hungry, so we decided to have a light meal at a café in Sennichimae and parted ways a bit earlier than planned.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nippombashi (Osaka)～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Namba (Subway) | 190JPY |
| Total | 380JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Osaka tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel at 13:00, and the tour finished at of tour at 16:35.
How long does the tour last?
About 3 hours and 35 minutes in total, from 13:00 to 16:35.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Doguyasuji / Kuromon Market, Shitennoji Temple and Dotonbori / Hozenji Yokocho Alley.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 380JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Yuki is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Osaka itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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Bento-Boxes!
「異文化についての素晴らしい洞察（体験）でした。」
とても親切で、情報豊富な案内でした。さらに、事前に美味しいお弁当まで手配してくれました！