Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle and stay there. — Guide Yuki

Title: What's a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle and Shitennoji

Body: As I was about to arrive at Tennoji, I received an email from the guests asking if we could possibly start the tour a little earlier. Since I always make it a habit to arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes in advance, I replied that we could begin around 10:30. When the guests asked where we might meet, saying it did not have to be at the Hotel, I suggested Osaka Station, from which it is easy to get to Osaka Castle. Since the guests had assumed they needed to take the Shinkansen to reach Kyoto, this was also good practice for taking the Special Rapid Service train. Although they were disappointed not to see the cherry blossoms, they happily took many photos of the plum grove and photographed Osaka Castle from various angles. The guests were interested in Japanese history and culture, and listened attentively to my explanation of Osaka Castle. The spot where you can see Osaka Castle from the Japanese garden is a popular photo location, and when we went there to take pictures, there was already another group of visitors from overseas. As we waited just behind them, one of them took out a small box with a ring, proposed, and they shared a passionate kiss with Osaka Castle in the background. We all congratulated them, saying "Congratulations!" The guests were so moved that they said they nearly cried. Shitennoji Temple was also open free of charge for the equinox period, making it a fortunate day. To return to Shin-Osaka Station, I explained which platform to use so they could go out to Tennoji and transfer to the Midosuji Line without changing trains, and then we parted ways. The guests had come from Tokyo to Osaka the previous day and seemed to be planning to move on to Kyoto to stay that evening, so it looked like a busy schedule.

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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.