Osaka Castle, Temples, Gardens & Tombs Private Tour

See the best of Osaka’s cultural treasures, including its spectacular shrines, captivating castle, terrific temples, tranquil gardens, and spine-tingling tombs. This all-encompassing cultural walking tour will fill your mind with wonder as you uncover the authentic essence of Osaka with the expert insight of your own private guide.

The first stop on your private tour of Osaka’s top cultural attractions is the jewel in the port city’s crown - Osaka Castle. This 16th-century shogunyan castle is an icon of Japan, boasting an exquisitely ornate exterior, a serene moat, and, during blossom season, a delicate blanket of colorful petals from the surrounding plum, peach, and cherry trees. Your guide will fill you in on the fascinating role that Osaka Castle played in the unification of Japan in the 16th century.

Strolling into the Shinsekai district, uncover more of Osaka’s essence with the expert commentary of your guide, full of local knowledge as well as recommendations. This dazzling district is certainly intriguing - its northern half was modeled on New York’s Coney Island and its southern half on Paris, giving Shinsekai a unique and curious identity!

Take a true zen moment at a grand Buddhist temple, the oldest in Japan, and admire the breathtaking architecture of this holy building - its stunning! Then, soak up the absolute serenity of a tranquil Japanese garden, designed with soul-healing and mental restoration through nature in mind.

Your private tour will continue to a sublime Shinto shrine - a majestic yet understated example of its form. Finally, you’ll venture to the ancient Mozu Tombs in Sakai, thought to have been made millenia ago for the late Emperor Nintoku, and originally consisting of over 100 tombs. These days only a few remain, but they are a landmark of Osaka’s historical heritage and integral to the story of this mesmerizing city.

Highlights

• Osaka Castle
• Shinsekai
• Buddhist temple
• Japanese gardens
• Shinto shrine
• Mozu Tombs

What’s Included

• English-speaking local guide
• Transport by private vehicle
• Central Osaka hotel pickup

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