• Osaka Castle Park - The group will gather at Exit 9 of Tanimachi 4-chome Station and proceed together to the main entrance of Osaka Castle Park, known as Otemon Gate. After entering through Otemon, the tour will visit Hokoku Shrine, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and continue through Sakuramon Gate towards Osaka Castle. Participants will then ascend to the top of the main tower to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Osaka, reminiscent of the view Toyotomi Hideyoshi might have had when he served as kampaku (imperial regent). Next, the group will cross Gokurakubashi Bridge, pass through Aoyamon Gate, and enjoy a serene walk along the ginkgo tree-lined path leading to the fountain area. Throughout the tour, the guide will share fascinating stories about Osaka Castle’s 400-year history, architectural highlights, and engaging historical trivia that vividly bring the past to life.
• Shinsekai - After departing Osaka Castle Park, the group will take the JR Loop Line to Shinsekai, one of Osaka’s most distinctive and lively neighborhoods. Here, they will visit two different kushikatsu restaurants to savor this renowned local specialty. Shinsekai is famous for kushikatsu, making it the ideal place to experience Osaka’s culinary culture. Participants will also have the opportunity to see Tsutenkaku Tower, a symbol of Osaka that has stood for over 100 years, overseeing the city’s development.
• Osakana Pottery And Tour - Following the Shinsekai experience, the group will take the subway back to the Karahori neighborhood for a private pottery session at a beautifully restored traditional row house over 120 years old, located near Karahori Shopping Street. Using Shigaraki clay, participants will create their own unique piece in a relaxed and personal setting. Once dried and glazed, the finished work will be carefully shipped overseas.

• Entrance fees
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Lunch

• Alcoholic beverages
• the shipping fee for the finished pottery piece
• Entrance fees

The highlight of this tour is the opportunity to enjoy both sightseeing in Osaka and a pottery experience all in one day.

In the morning, the tour visits Osaka Castle, a historic landmark with over 400 years of history, where its powerful energy can be felt. The guide will share the timeless charm and fascinating history of this beloved castle.

For lunch, the tour heads to Shinsekai, a vibrant local area in Osaka, for a kushikatsu hopping experience. To convey this unique fun, participants will hop between multiple shops—the local way to enjoy kushikatsu. Be sure to experience the culture of “no double-dipping” with your taste buds!

In the afternoon, the tour returns to the castle town area for a pottery workshop. The studio is a renovated traditional row house over 120 years old, where the owner shares the joy that pottery brings. Touching the clay will help soothe travel fatigue. The finished piece will be fired later and shipped to participants’ homes, allowing them to enjoy their travel memories across time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.