Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Yuri
February, 2026
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
- 9:30 Meet at the hotel and plan the itinerary.
- 10:00 Walk from Honmachi Station toward the Nihonbashi area.
- Visit Semba, Hongan-ji, Nanba Shrine, Amerika-mura, Sennichimae, and Kuromon Market.
- 11:45 Move from Nihonbashi to Ebisucho.
- Visit Shinsekai, Tennoji Park, and Shitennoji.
- 13:00 Since there are some souvenirs they are looking for, check what to buy at Kintetsu Department Store.
- 13:30 Disband.
Title: What Can You See on a Private Osaka Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan to take part in the Osaka Marathon. They mentioned that they were preoccupied with focusing on the marathon, but they seemed able to relax during the tour. Although they had no particular requests for places to visit, they had been advised by a friend to see shrines and temples, so I built the itinerary while listening to their thoughts. Shitennoji Temple happened to be holding its Taishi-e ceremony that day, which delighted them. They had also been unsure where to buy a souvenir they were looking for, so they were relieved once they had a clear idea of where to find it.
This private tour in Osaka was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Tanimachi 4-chome～Honmachi | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Nihonbashi (Osaka)～Ebisucho | 190JPY |
| Total | 380JPY | ||
Nice to e-meet you here! I’m very excited to show you around.
Since I’ve become a tour guide, I’ve been surprised to see the depth of Japanese culture and philosophy. Just visiting sightseeing spots is fun enough, but I am keen to add stories to remember the special moment in your life while you are in Japan.
I’m a younger guide but have 10 years of experience of been certified by the government, which enables me to tell you both traditional or historical background of Japanese culture and the modern Japan.
I’m sure your time with me is fruitful and fun.
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Yuri took us to Uji and Gion. She taught us about the geiko and mako culture. Yuri educated us about the differences hryeeen the Buddhist and Shinto religions. She went into detail about green tea – how it’s made, when it’s made and the different types of tea. Yuri is pleasant, explains clearly and was a joy to be with. We are so happy to have had her guide us around Gion and Uji! Thank you Yuri!