Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Private Half-Day Tour
This walking tour takes you to the two loved spots by many Osaka citizen. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the most visited shrine in Osaka. Each year more than 2.5 million people visit the shrine in the first three days of the year. There are many interesting spots in the premise which are good for good marriage, good business and for safe delivery of babies, etc.,
Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka and its citizen. The lord who built the castle originally is regarded as a hero of Osaka and as the person who unified Japan after about 100 years of war period in Japan in the 16th century.
Your guide will tell you about the role Osaka has played in the past and now and culture and people of Osaka.
We use public transportation between sites.
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Osaka Castle and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Pickup included
What's included in Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Private Half-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
The most visited Shinto shrine in Osaka with a beautiful and bright orange color arched bridge. Learn a little more about Japanese people and its religion. Immense yourself to a historical site and feel why Japanese people visit shrines for good marriage, happy life, good business, longevity etc., You can check yourself if your dream iwll come easily or not, too!
Osaka Castle Otemon Gate
This is the main entrance to the gate. It's a second generation gate, but was built more than 400 years ago. There are many good picture taking spots between here and the castle top.
Osaka Castle
Originally built in the late 16th Century when Japan was in turmoil, samurai fighting to unify Japan by force. Your guide will tell you legends and interesting stories behind the castle and people of then and now. Go up to the castle top and enjoy the grand view of the city, feeling like the lord of this castle.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour
- Transportation (subway, tram, railway) fee: Adult around 1,000 yen, Child around 500 yen
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Insurance
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Visiting order may vary under circumstances
- Infant meals not included
- Tour guide will be holding the All Star Osaka yellow flag.
- Tours are not covered by insurance
- Hotel and port pickup is available or meet in front of the Tourist Information Namba: ground level of Takashimaya Department Store and Nankai Railway Namba Station at 1:50 pm on tour day.
- The tour takes place rain or shine
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities, using a wheelchair or strollers
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We use public transportation(s) like trains and subways. We’ll meet you up at your hotel if located in the City or meet you at designated meeting point like Osaka port (Tempozan) or Osaka Metro Stations. Pick up from Kobe will be 5,000 yen additional per group. Please pay to your guide on the spot.