Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Yuka
August, 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
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @Mercure Osaka Namba
- 2. 9:45 @Osaka Castle
- 3. 13:00 Lunch @Miraiza
- 4. 14:00 @Shitennoji Temple
- 5. 15:00 Disband @Shitennoji Temple
Title: What Is a Private Osaka Tour Like with a Multi-Generational Group? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a multi-generational group traveling together. I had not been informed in advance about a large double stroller, which meant we were forced to take longer routes in order to use elevators. I proceeded with the tour carefully, keeping an eye on how everyone in the group was doing. I had bought an Enjoy Eco Card so that we could purchase tickets smoothly at Osaka Castle Main Tower, but just when it was time to buy the admission tickets, one member of the group said they had "lost" theirs! One of the guests went off separately to line up and buy a ticket, but I managed to use my Osaka Metro one-day pass to purchase tickets for the guests. Since only the guide was allowed through, I stepped out once with a guaranteed re-entry and searched for the guest who was supposed to be waiting in line, but I could not find them. They had given up on buying a ticket and were having a beer at a café. In the end I was able to reunite with that guest, and we used the elevator up to the observation deck. Some of the group wanted to see each floor properly, while others were tired and wanted to stop, so we split up, and I accompanied the ones who wanted to continue and explained the exhibits, which they were very happy about. After visiting Shitennoji Temple, some of the group reached their limit and said they would "go back by taxi," so we parted ways in front of the torii gate at Shitennoji. They were very pleased and told me I had really done a great job that day.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinsaibashi～Tanimachi 4-chome | 820JPY |
| Total | 820JPY | ||
Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!
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One of the highlights of my trip, perfect for solo travelers!
My solo tour of Arashiyama with Yuka-san was easily one of the absolute highlights of my trip!
Her clever planning allowed us to beat the crowds completely.
Visiting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji and the moss gardens of Gio-ji was deeply moving, and the quiet atmosphere truly forced a moment of silence. Hearing the nightingales and frogs made it extra magical.
Yuka provided incredible guidance and care throughout the day.
I am returning home with a suitcase full of unforgettable stories!
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We had a great tour with Yuka. She customized the trip based on our interests and made everything easy
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Dianna-fam
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Wonderful Tour, Wonderful Guide!
My teenage boys and I…
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Dianna-fam
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Wonderful Tour, Wonderful Guide!
My teenage boys and I had a wonderful private walking tour of Osaka with our guide Yuka! After I booked the Japan Guide Agency tour through TripAdvisor, Yuka reached out to me directly about our itinerary. She was very accommodating and responsive during the planning stage, and was extremely flexible right up until the day of our tour with last minute changes. She was a wonderful tour guide and incorporated all the sights that we wanted to visit, with a lot of interesting history/facts provided along the way. She spoke very good English and was easy to understand. Would highly recommend this tour (and Yuka!) as a very efficient/immersive way to experience and explore Osaka.
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Wow ! Yuka was an amazing guide and the visite was better than our expectations ! We gave learned a lot and the kids loved it !