Osaka in One Day: Shitennoji Temple & Dotonbori — Guide Sachiko

November, 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.

Tour Itinerary

• 10:00 Meet @ Hotel Mystays Sakaisuji-Honmachi
• 10:30-12:10 @ Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine
• Stop by a takoyaki shop for a break
• 13:00-13:50 @ Shitennoji Temple
• Stop by a senbei (rice cracker) shop for a break
• 14:50-15:30 @ Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
• 16:00-16:10 @ Dotonbori
• 16:10 Dismiss @ Dotonbori

Tour Itinerary in Detail

This private tour of Osaka began at 10:00, when the guide met the guests at @ Hotel Mystays Sakaisuji-Honmachi, and finished at 16:10. The day ran to 6 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish.

From there the group visited Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine at 10:30, Shitennoji Temple at 13:00, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine at 14:50 and Dotonbori at 16:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Sakaisuji-Honmachi to Tanimachi 4-chome by subway (190JPY); Tanimachi 4-chome to Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka by subway (190JPY); Tennoji Station-mae to Sumiyoshitorii-mae by train (230JPY); Sumiyoshi Taisha to Nankai Namba by train (240JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 850JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Osaka tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at @ Hotel Mystays Sakaisuji-Honmachi at 10:00, and the tour finished at @ Dotonbori at 16:10.

How long does the tour last?

About 6 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 10:00 to 16:10.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine, Shitennoji Temple, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and Dotonbori.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 850JPY 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.