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Free tour

Explore Osaka's iconic sites and it's hidden gems

Duration: 3h and 45min
Languages: English
Guru: Maria
Registered on September 06, 2024

Hi, I'm Maria. I've been living here in Japan for 32 years. I love roaming around Osaka and sharing it's history and iconic spots and it's hidden gems that locals like me hold dear.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description


One of my favorite place to explore is the Osaka castle, because it's full of history, the more you dig in the more you want to know.🌸

They said people of Osaka are more humorous, talkative, loud and friendly. Let's find and feel the difference. 😅

This is a walking tour, but we can take subways to get to our destinations 
efficiently using a one day pass for only ($5) ¥820 and ¥620 on weekends and holidays. 

We might want to take shuttle bus inside the castle area for ¥300 yen per person, one way. This can be discuss by the group.

Have the experience like a local.😃
Let's enjoy.🥰




 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    1-chōme-10-3 Dōtonbori, Chuo Ward, Os...
    1-chōme-10-3 Dōtonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan
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    -Under the bill board of Glico running man, down the stairs. -If you are taking Metro, please exit at no. 14 『Dotonbori』

  • 1
    Outside visit
    dotonbori

    This area is famous for big bill boards and street foods. Glico running man has been in this area since 1935. It's the time square of Osaka where people have their count down in New year and also a place to celebrate Holloween.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Ukiyo Koji

    A small alley way going to the hidden temple. This is easy to miss if you don't have someone to guide you. On the wall are the depictent of life and entertainment.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Hozenji Yokocho

    The time seems to stop here. It's like a time machine where it seems that you went back to the 1960's, There's a lot of small restaurant and each shop specializes to a certain type of food.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Hōzenji Temple

    Used to be a big temple. But it was hit by the air bomb during the world war 2 and only one statue was left unscratched People splash water to the statue when offering a prayer, now it is covered with moss.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Osaka Castle

    The highest stone wall in Japan. A very historical place. I will also show you the best spot for taking a pictorials.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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