A Tour to Explore the Symbol of Osaka: Osaka Castle | 4 hours

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Standard tour
2 Adults x $157.08
$314.16
Approx Total
$314.16
This tour will be conducted based on the standard itinerary in principle. Customers cannot contact the tour guide in advance.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private Tour
  • Tour Guide
  • The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
  • Estimated Costs of the Tour: 1000 JPY per Person
  • Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 1000 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
  • Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person

Overview

Why not discovering the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover. On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives. There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park and the view of the castle from the garden. Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide! [Standard Tour Visit Spots] ・Osaka Museum of History ・Otemon ・Toyokuni Shrine ・Miraiza Osaka Castle ・Osaka Castle Museum ・Yamasatomaru

Meeting points

Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 Ōtemae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0008, Japan

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Osaka Museum of History, in front of the entrance

End point

Temmabashi Station
1 Chome-2 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0012, Japan

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Temmabashi Station

Itinerary

  • Osaka Museum of History

    Osaka Museum of History: A museum of history which makes you feel you are a part of history. It has a floor reproducing the great council hall of “Naniwanomiya palace”, a floor which takes you on a journey throughout the city of canals: Osaka in the medieval and modern era, and many more interesting floors!

    1 hour

  • Ōte-mon Gate

    The main gate of Osaka Castle which is an important cultural property. There are many spots you can't miss such as the stone wall made from gigantic stones a few times bigger than human beings!

    10 minutes

  • Hokoku Shrine

    Hokoku Shrine: This shrine is enshrined to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the most famous military commanders in Japanese history. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who unified the country, once used Osaka Castle as his headquarters. Visit this shrine with a history associated wtih Osaka Castle.

    10 minutes

  • Miraiza Osaka-Jo

    MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO: A facility that was reopened in 2017 as a spot with restaurants and shops! It was originally built in 1931 and used as the Osaka City Museum. It is located in front of the castle tower and popular as a place to buy souvenirs and take a rest.

    15 minutes

  • Osaka Castle

    Here we are! The main attraction of this tour! They have an exhibition in the reconstructed castle and you can also take a look at the reproduced golden traditional tea ceremony room. Don’t forget to visit the observatory since the view is very beautiful and to visit a spot where you can wear costumes which samurai used to wear during a war.

    1 hour 10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
  • Please come in comfortable clothing, as this tour involves a lot of walking.
  • The tour begins and ends in different locations. If you would like to change the location of where the tour ends, please consult with your tour guide.
  • If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
  • Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
  • Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
  • If you have booked a customized tour, your guide will contact you in advance to discuss the spots to be visited on the day of the tour.
  • If you are unable to make it to the meeting point by the start time, there is a possibility that we might not be able to provide the full experience this tour has to offer, due to the time taken to get to the meeting point via public transport. Please ensure that you have ample time to get to the meeting point on time.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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35 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 27 reviews with 5 stars

One of the best tours we took while in Japan

Published on May, 2025

This is the part of Japan I want to experience. The history, the pageant, the samurai and the respect the Japanese people have for their history. The museum gives you a good summary, the castle gardens are lovely, and the castle outside and in is not to be missed. Our guide Kazuko brought it all together and answered any questions we asked and even led us back to our hotel after 4+ hours of walking. My only regret is I really should have dressed up as a samurai.

Great morning tour in Osaka

Published on Apr, 2025

Kokoro was a delightful guide. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend her as guide. The tour itself was informative. The views from the top of the castle well worth the 250 stairs.

Great morning with Kokoro.

Published on Apr, 2025

Lovely morning with Kokoro, she was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The Osaka castle is a must see. The history amazing and the views from the top spectacular.

A tour with a friend

Published on Apr, 2025

Kei was a delight - sharing both his knowledge of the sights and. Personal insights on life in Japan. Within 4 hours he became a friend and we invited him to visit us when he comes to the US.

Elliott’s tour of Osaka Castle

Published on Apr, 2025

Fuji was an excellent guide. very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. Did a good job of showing historic and cultural sites.

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