What Is a Private Osaka Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Sumiyoshi Taisha, Dotonbori, and Osaka Castle

This was a private tour of Osaka for the guests. At Sumiyoshi Taisha, the guests listened with great interest to explanations about the architecture and Shinto. In Dotonbori, the guests requested a meal without meat, so I introduced a restaurant, but it was closed or did not offer what they wanted at that moment, so we opted for a free lunch instead. At Osaka Castle, the guests took photographs in the park, and although I offered to guide them inside the main keep, they chose not to enter. As the guests were tired and wished to explore on their own, I let them know that I would guide them along the way back to their hotel, and I saw them off at Kintetsu Namba Station, where we parted ways.

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Tour Report by Tomoko

I was born and raised in Osaka and now I live in Nara where the history of Japan began, so I am familiar with historic sites such as shrines, temples, castles, traditional wooden townhouses, and so on. I like to guide historic and cultural places such as Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan, Himeji which were designated as world heritage sites. I am a trainee of chado, tea ceremony so I am knowledgeable about Japanese traditional culture related to zen.
I also like to introduce Japanese food culture in Nishiki in Kyoto or Doubonbori in Osaka. I have guided Nishiki and Kuromon market many times and many guests enjoy a food tour with me.
I try to make you feel comfortable and enjoyable during the tour. I hope you’ll have a great time with me and enjoy Japan!