Private Tour - A Tour to Explore the Symbol of Osaka: Osaka Castle
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour in English and Chinese
About this experience
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 tour guide!
[Visit Spots]
Osaka Museum of History
Otemon
Toyokuni Shrine
Miraiza Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Museum
Yamasatomaru
Next available dates
What’s included
- Tour Guide
- Private Tour
- Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Not included
- Costs incurred during the tour (estimate: ¥1,000 per person / Breakdown: transportation fee ¥0, admission fee ¥1,000, food and beverage expense ¥0, experience fee ¥0)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The use of private van
Itinerary
- 1
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! Duration: 60 minutes
- 2
Otemon 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! Duration: 10 minutes
- 3
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. Duration: 10 minutes
- 4
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. Duration: 15 minutes
- 5
Main Tower of 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. Duration: 70 minutes
- 6
Yamazatomaru
A place where a lot of curved stones are placed in a line. The castle tower is not the only place to visit: there are many spots with history in the castle. Duration: 10 minutes
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Chinese
- Start times
- 09:30 · 13:00
Know before you go
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Estimated expenses required during the tour: ¥1000 per person (breakdown: transportation fee ¥0, admission fee ¥1000, food and drink expense ¥0, experience fee ¥0)
- 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 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.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.
- 2 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 2 days before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Osaka Museum of History, in front of entrance
- Address
- 4-1-32 Otemae Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu, Osaka, 540-0008, JP
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 34.68270, 135.52066
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Chinese
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Osaka Museum of History, in front of entrance, 4-1-32 Otemae Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu, Osaka, 540-0008, JP.
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