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

  • 9:00 Kobe Port Terminal
  • 9:40~11:30  Osaka Castle
  • 11:40~12:10   Tea Leaf Shop
  • 12:20~14:00   Dotonbori
  • 14:20~16.00   Shitennoji Temple
  • 16::40    Kobe Chinatown (from the bus window)
  • 17:00 Port Terminal

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At Osaka Castle, the guests wished to reach the top floor, and despite the crowds, everyone was able to make it up while taking their time to look around, which they were delighted with. As they had requested a tea ceremony set, I took them to a shop in the area that sells tea items. They purchased all the tea bowls and utensils they liked, so I was glad I could bring them to a good shop. In Dotonbori, I also guided them to Ukiyo Koji and Hozenji Yokocho, and they very much enjoyed the unique atmosphere of those places. At Shitennoji Temple, a flea market happened to be taking place, and they did some shopping there as well. They told me it had been a wonderful day, which made me very happy.

Hello, I am a tour guide, Chiyuki. If I write my name in Japanese, it means one thousand happiness. Please call me Chiyuki. I am looking forward to seeing you.
I have been guiding many visitors from all parts of the world since I became a tour guide.
I hope Japan can attract many people with beautiful scenery, culture, historical buildings, food and so on. What are you interested in?
And I couldn’t be happier if I can help you to create memories of a wonderful trip.
I will make my best effort to satisfy my guests. See you soon. Thank you very much. Chiyuki

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