Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle — Guide Yoshi

May, 2024

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

  • 9:45　 Meet at Shin-Osaka Station
  • 10:30　Osaka Castle
  • 12:15　Kuromon Market～Dotonbori～Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street　
  • 13:45　Disband at Shinsaibashi Station

What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori

Until the morning of the tour, I had not received clear replies from the guests, so I was a little uneasy until we actually met. I had told them the meeting point was Osaka Station, but there was a misunderstanding and they got off at Shin-Osaka Station, so the pickup ended up taking place at Shin-Osaka Station.

The course covered Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, and the Dotonbori area. At Kuromon Market, we happened to run into a friend of the guests by chance. They had apparently been planning to meet this friend in Tokyo, so it was quite a surprise to encounter them here.

I suggested some places to visit after the tour, such as the Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and Shitennoji Temple, but the guests said they were not interested in any of them, and after the tour they returned to their accommodation in Kyoto.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayShin-Osaka～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
Section 2SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Nippombashi190JPY
Total430JPY

Tour Report by Yoshi

I am Yoshi, a Nara Local Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and also, a National Government Licensed Interepreter.
Let’s go out! The Kansai region was the center of Japan for a long time. It was from the 4th century to 19th century. Thus the Kansai region is rich in scenic and historic interest. Why don’t we see, feel, and find so many attractions in Nara Kyoto and Osaka. I was born and raised in Nara. Also I have been to Osaka and Kyoto for working, shopping and dining. I can show you not only major tourist spots but also shops and delicious food that only locals know. I am looking forward to sharing wonderful moments with you!

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