• Kobe - Begin your journey from Kobe with a private vehicle and tour guide to the vibrant city of Osaka! Pickup is also available at the Kobe cruise port. The trip to Osaka takes approximately 45 minutes.
  Consult with your guide to select 4 to 5 attractions from the itinerary below!
• Dotombori District - Stroll through Dotonbori street, famous for its large billboards, numerous restaurants, and food stalls offering local delicacies like Osaka’s renowned Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
• Osaka Castle - Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, celebrated for its stunning five-story architecture and a history spanning nearly 450 years.
• Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine - Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, “Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine”) in Osaka is among Japan’s oldest shrines. Established in the 3rd century before Buddhism’s arrival, it showcases a unique shrine architecture style, Sumiyoshi-zukuri, uninfluenced by the Asian mainland. Only two other styles, Shinmei-zukuri at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri at Izumo Taisha, are considered purely Japanese.
• Shinsekai - Explore Shinsekai, the New World, featuring Tsutenkaku, Osaka’s Eiffel Tower, kushikatsu, and Billiken, the God of wealth. Shinsekai also hosts Spa World, a vast bath complex with European and Asian themed floors (enjoyed nude and gender-separated).
• Umeda Sky Building - The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a remarkable skyscraper in Osaka’s Kita district, near Osaka and Umeda Stations, also known as “New Umeda City.”

Standing 173 meters tall, it comprises two towers connected by the “Floating Garden Observatory” on the 39th floor, offering stunning city views from its windows and open-air deck. The basement features a restaurant floor replicating an early Showa Period town, while offices occupy most other floors.

• Kuromon Market - Kuromon Market (黒門市場, Kuromon Ichiba) is a covered public market extending about 600 meters parallel to Sakaisujidori Street in Osaka’s Minami area. With around 150 shops selling fish, meat, produce, traditional sweets, and affordable clothing and homeware, the market, dating back to the Edo Period, provides a lively atmosphere for shopping and sampling various street foods.
• The National Museum of Art, Osaka - The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is an underground museum with a significant art collection located on Nakanoshima island in central Osaka.
• Shitennoji - Shitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan’s oldest temples and the first built by the state. Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who advocated for Buddhism in Japan, the temple’s buildings have been meticulously reconstructed over the centuries to reflect the original 6th-century design.

The outer temple grounds are free to enter, while access to the inner precinct, Gokuraku-jodo Garden, and the treasure house requires a fee. Within the pebble-covered courtyard of the inner precinct stands a five-storied pagoda that visitors can enter and ascend, along with the Main Hall (Kondo) housing a statue of Kannon, enshrining Prince Shotoku.

• Kobe - Return to Kobe comfortably in a private vehicle with your guide. The journey back to Kobe takes about 45 minutes.
• Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - This 150-meter-long shopping street is lined with specialty stores offering every cooking utensil and kitchen item imaginable. The Doguyasuji Festival on October 9 (Tool Day) features various tools on sale and the Garapon Lottery. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on food sample making and glass-etching experiences, along with a growing number of artisanal restaurants.
• Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is a must-visit in Osaka. This expansive shopping arcade, filled with cosmetics stores, apparel shops, and restaurants, stretches 600 meters. Explore this vibrant Osaka neighborhood with this detailed guide and learn how to reach the area!

• Private vehicle
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

• Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

If you’re in Kobe and considering a daytrip to Osaka, this tour is ideal for you! A knowledgeable guide and personal transportation make seeing Osaka straightforward.

Discover the lively city of Osaka with our state-certified, proficient English-speaking guides! From the stunning Osaka castle, to the renowned Takoyaki of Dotonbori District, and Shinsekai District’s nostalgic ambiance featuring its iconic giant pufferfish lantern, Osaka’s plethora of energetic and engaging attractions will captivate you. Feeling peckish after so much sightseeing? Osaka, often referred to as Japan’s kitchen, offers a multitude of mouth-watering local delicacies.

We invite you to join us in exploring the distinct culture of Osaka! Or in Osaka dialect, “Maido”!

Note*1: The certification for National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, issued by the Japanese government, entails substantial knowledge and comprehension of Japanese culture and history.

• There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
• Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.

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