Osaka Castle Walking Tour

Explore Osaka Castle’s rich history with a guided tour. Discover hidden gems, capture perfect photos, and get top Osaka attraction tips.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Osaka Castle - One of Japan’s most iconic historical landmarks, Osaka Castle. We’ll observe the castle from the outside and offer an in-depth explanation of its history and importance. Guests who wish to can explore the castle’s interior independently.
What's Included
  • 1 hour tour of Osaka Castle
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food or Drinks
Additional Information

Operated by @guidemejapan on Instagram, this tour is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive yet concise exploration of Osaka Castle’s fascinating history. While many visitors simply appreciate its beauty, this tour delves into its historical importance and highlights the best spots for photography. Additionally, recommendations for other top…

Location
JO-TERRACE OSAKA
We will meet guests at the Starbucks near Osakajokoen station. Our guide will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan". Please be careful, there is a Starbucks at JR Morinomiya station, this is NOT the meeting place.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eric_h
Jul 26, 2025
Perfect Tour - We had the best guide. Moe explained so much and treated us to some hidden gems around Osaka Castle Park. It was a great tour and we learned a lot.
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854kariet
Jul 9, 2025
Aya is the Osaka guide for you! - Osaka castle is a beautiful stroll through Osaka history! I would recommend Aya from guidemejapan first and foremost. She is so knowledgeable and catered to our needs as a family on a very hot day in July! Remember that the tour does not include tickets into the castle. We didn’t mind it but if you are going, book early in the morning! It is beautiful and knowing more about it was key. Thank you Aya! You really made our tour and day an easy one!
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Paul_d
Jul 4, 2025
Osaka Castle - Moe Tanaka, 5 star guide, absolute pleasure to listen to her expert knowledge & in perfect English, her passion was amazing
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Kathleen_r
Jun 1, 2025
A Fine Walking Tour - A fine tour but it would be nice to include going inside the Castle as well. Our guide was very friendly and helpful.
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Marymh9768xi
May 26, 2025
Excellent place and Guide - Azuka was a very good guide, explained very well and always supet attentive and friendly He also recommended places to see after the tour Everything super good!! Thank you very much Azuka
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Melissahp3730cr
May 16, 2025
Taira Excellent Guide - Osaka Castle - Taira was an excellent guide. He was very concise, informative, and so upbeat, despite the pouring rain. He made sure everyone felt included and provided lots of opportunities for photo taking
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Eduardo
May 12, 2025
OSAKA CASTLE - My experience with Taira was truly exceptional! Whether you’re organizing a group tour or embarking on a solo adventure, I strongly recommend considering him. His expertise and dedication make him an outstanding choice for any travel needs.
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Mikekimy
May 9, 2025
Great tour and history of Osaka Castle - Great tour! My family and I loved it and especially appreciated the thorough history about Osaka Castle. Highly recommend!
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Esther_p
Aug 21, 2025
Lovely experience - Great tour. Our tour guide Miri was very nice and kept an easy pace. The outside of the castle is gorgeous. We would have like to see the inside but the line was already long at 9 am.
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Blunoz708
May 30, 2025
Great tour of a beautiful castle - Osaka Castle is beautiful and a highlight of our visit to Osaka. This castle has been rebuilt, so it has modern stairs and elevator inside. You can take the elevator up to the 5th floor and then climb the remaining floors up to the 8th floor. It's also a modern style museum inside the castle and has a gift shop on the top floor. However, please note this tour is only an OUTSIDE walk around the castle. This tour does NOT go INSIDE the castle, but that's totally fine. Our tour guide, Shizuka, did a good job. She spent two years living in Colorado, so she spoke English well. I appreciated that she carried a small binder / flip book with her with pictures to explain the key personalities in Japanese history that were involved in building the previous castle and the current castle. Shizuka led us to the best places to take pictures, and at the end she escorted us to the entrance so we could go see the inside of the castle on our own. ***Note: Buy your tickets for the inside castle ahead of time on the castle website. There was a line of people waiting to buy tickets to go inside, but if you buy your tickets in advance, you can just walk up to the front of the line and show your QR code on your phone. Once you buy your tickets, the tickets are good for 30 days, so you don't need to specify a day and time for your tour.
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From $22
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).