Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple & Namba Yasaka — Guide Sachiko

October, 2025

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

• 9:00 Meet up @ Hotel Namba
• 9:30-10:40 @ Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine
• 11:10-12:00 @ Shitennoji Temple
• 12:15-12:30 @ Shinsekai
• 12:45-13:00 @ Harukas Garden
• 13:10-13:40 Lunch @ Q's Mall
• 14:05-14:40 @ Sumiyoshi Taisha
• 15:00-15:15 @ Namba Yasaka Shrine
• 15:25 Disband @ Hozenji Temple

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The tour started at 9:00 at @ Hotel Namba and ended at 15:25. The day ran to 6 hours and 25 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch @ Q's Mall at 13:10.

Over the course of the day the route took in Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine at 9:30, Shitennoji Temple at 11:10, Shinsekai at 12:15, Harukas Garden at 12:45, Sumiyoshi Taisha at 14:05 and Namba Yasaka Shrine at 15:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Namba (Subway) to Tanimachi 4-chome by subway (240JPY); Tanimachi 4-chome to Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka by subway (190JPY); Tennoji Station to Sumiyoshitorii-mae by train (240JPY); Sumiyoshi Taisha to Namba (Nankai Line) by train (240JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 910JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Osaka tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at @ Hotel Namba at 9:00, and the tour finished at @ Hozenji Temple at 15:25.

How long does the tour last?

About 6 hours and 25 minutes in total, from 9:00 to 15:25.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine, Shitennoji Temple, Shinsekai, Harukas Garden, Sumiyoshi Taisha and Namba Yasaka Shrine.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 910JPY per person across 4 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?

Sachiko 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.