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Osaka Private Tour: Tailored Cruise Experience
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17 Ratings
Osaka
A private and personalized tour is available, tailored specifically for cruise ship passengers. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with the freedom to stop whenever and wherever you wish!
A private and personalized tour is available, tailored specifically for cruise ship passengers. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with the freedom to stop whenever and wherever you wish!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Osaka Castle - The tour begins at Osaka Castle. The expansive park surrounding the castle can be quite a walk, so a shuttle is available to take visitors directly to the castle (note that there is no shuttle service on the first Thursday of each month). Visitors will delve into the rich history of Osaka Castle, which is closely tied to Japan’s…
- Osaka Castle - The tour begins at Osaka Castle. The expansive park surrounding the castle can be quite a walk, so a shuttle is available to take visitors directly to the castle (note that there is no shuttle service on the first Thursday of each month). Visitors will delve into the rich history of Osaka Castle, which is closely tied to Japan’s history. If desired, the tour can include a visit inside the castle, which houses a museum dedicated to Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a pivotal figure in Japan’s history.
- Dotombori District - The tour continues in the Dotombori district, home to the iconic “running man” in this vibrant entertainment area. Visitors will explore the district thoroughly to ensure they experience all that Osaka has to offer.
- Shin Sekai “New World” - The Shin Sekai district, known for its unique working-class history and architecture, will be fully explored. If desired, there is an opportunity to sample local specialties (note that English menus may not be available) and dine where the locals do.
- Kuromon Market - The guide will enthusiastically explain the sights of this unique street food market. From local specialties to fugu (poisonous fish) and shellfish stalls, this visit is sure to stimulate the appetite. As this is a personalized tour, there will be opportunities to sample Japanese specialties based on the guide’s recommendations.
- America Mura - An American district in Osaka? This trendy neighborhood is popular with local youth. The tour will visit “triangle park,” a lively meeting spot, and explore this district, which contrasts modernity with hidden sanctuaries.
What's Included
- Pick up at Osaka Tempozan Cruise Terminal
- Personalization of your experience
- Private walking tour
- In-person guide
- Pick up at Osaka Tempozan Cruise Terminal
- Personalization of your experience
- Private walking tour
- In-person guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Tickets at any attraction
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Tickets at any attraction
Location
Osaka Castle
1-1 Osakajo,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Suzanne_s
Apr 18, 2025
Lovely lady guide - One to one experience, meeting on time and guide easy to find. Had to pay extra for train fare unexpectedly
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962henriks
Mar 27, 2025
Osaka exploration according to your own wishes! It couldn't be better! - It was an exciting trip with so many great impressions, stories and tips from our tour guide Hugo. Highly recommended as he has inquired about the wishes beforehand. We were first at Osaka Castle, then conquered the streets of the American Village and then went to Dotonbori. We had told him we were into cars, so he showed us some cool car spots! We saw exactly what we wanted! Strong!
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Russellm595
Mar 25, 2025
A Frenchman in Japan ! - It was a pleasure to meet Hugo for a short tour of Osaka. As a resident of Japan it was particularly interesting to hear his experiences and views on life with his family in Osaka.
Thank you !
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Joy_s
Mar 20, 2025
Osaka with a local. - Great walking tour of Osaka with our guide Arnaud. If you are looking for a great tour of Osaka this is the one. We traveled by subway and foot to the Osaka Castle, Osaka Market and all the popular areas including Dontobori Street. Arnaud was very accommodating and geared the tour to our wishes. He also helped communicating in the knife store when we purchased a carving knife. Don’t hesitate to book this tour.
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Cocosifo
Mar 20, 2025
Great guide! - Hugo was amazing. Great communication beforhe tour, he contacted us to letvis know where to meet. He was right on time, very knowledgeable, did everything at our own pace and he was flexible with the itinerary. He lnew all the local places and recommended where to get lunch.
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90lamined
Mar 10, 2025
Best tour ever - Amazing tour !!!
We had a great tour with Hugo and it was our best tour all around japan
We highly recommend this tour and had the best experience
Thank you again and we will see you soon !
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Steven_m
Mar 5, 2025
Wonderful tour, great option for cruise passengers but also for anyone else too! - We highly recommend this tour and especially the guide, Hugo! It is a great option for cruise ship passengers who only have a day in Osaka but who want to see the most of what the city has to offer. Hugo met us at the cruise terminal rather than us having to find someplace in the city to meet him, which was very convenient. He took us to many sights, focusing on what we wanted to see while at the same time making sure we knew about the multiple sights of the city and the stories behind them. His English was very good, and he also speaks French and Japanese (maybe more) fluently so he was very easy to understand. We were keen on seeing the castle, which we did, as well as other key areas of the city. Hugo made sure we saw it all. One thing that was extra special was when Hugo took us to very local, very Japanese little restaurants where we were the only foreigners. One was so small it didn't have a place to sit, you ate at the counter - it was very good and a very local experience. We had a wonderful day and we highly recommend this tour!!
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Raoulg681
Feb 17, 2025
Osaka the Wonderful with Hugo - We spent an absolutely amazing evening in Osaka. Hugo our guide adapted extremely well to our group. The highlight was really to personalize the tour, we wanted to see the most unusual places in the city but we also wanted to taste local food and keep the freedom to stop where we wanted. Thanks again to Hugo for his kindness and professionalism that made this visit memorable!
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Diziere
Feb 17, 2025
Osaka - the senses in awakening - If you aspire to a total and authentic immersion in the vibrant city of Osaka, enlisting Hugo’s services is a must.
His expertise and passion for Japanese culture turn a simple visit into an adventure
After a briefing class, questions to refine our expectations, Hugo made us discover Osaka as if we were with a friend. Castle , history and anecdotes of the city, traditions, culinary discoveries, parks,.... We also took advantage of this moment to ask him for gift tips, we were even able to chin a little. In short, we had a pleasant time, and left with lots of memories.
If you really want to discover a city I recommend you to go through Hugo.
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D3077xenickt
Feb 3, 2025
Yes Yes Yes !!! - An incredible experience!
I've been in Japan for a while, but I realized how much I didn't truly know about it. Thanks to this amazing team, I was able to rediscover the beauty and depth of what was right in front of me. The experience was both immersive and Eye Opening an unforgettable journey that left a lasting impression!
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