You will visit Osaka's famous sightseeing spots and learn about the city's history and about Osaka today. The city is known as "AQUA METROPOLIS OSAKA", and you can enjoy the scenery of Osaka by boat! This tour is operated by JTB Sunrise Tours
| Start Time | End Time | Duration (min) | Itinerary | Itinerary Details/Special Items | Transportation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 | 8:40 | 1-Day Tour from Kyoto plan | Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) | Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 8:30, Dep. at 8:40. After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station. | |
| 5 | Head to Kyoto Station | An assistant will lead customers to the Kyoto Station Shinkansen platform. There is no accompanying assistant while on board the Shinkansen. | On Foot | ||
| 15 | Kyoto Station – Shin Osaka Station | Shinkansen, non-reserved seat | Shinkansen | ||
| 5 | Shin-Osaka Station – Osaka Station | JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat). The guide will be waiting at the Shin-Osaka Station Shinkansen platform, and will lead the tour for sightseeing in Osaka afterwards. | Train | ||
| 15 | Transfer | Head to the Floating Garden Observatory via Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka after meeting with customers on the round-trip tour from Osaka. | On Foot | ||
| 9:50 | 10:00 | 1-Day Tour from Osaka plan | Depart from Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka | Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 9:50, Dep. at 10:00 | Train |
| 15 | Transfer | Head to the Floating Garden Observatory via Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka after meeting with customers on the round-trip tour from Kyoto. | On Foot | ||
| 40 | Floating Garden Observatory, Umeda District | The open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island, and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170 meters above the city. | On Foot | ||
| 30 | Umeda District | Take a stroll around Umeda, where changes continue, such as the opening of Umekita Park in 2024. | On Foot | ||
| 60 | Lunch | A Western-style set menu meal will be served. Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking | |||
| For plans without lunch included, the tour will stop for free time around Osaka Station. Afterwards, guests will reconvene at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka (9F Lobby) at 12:50. | |||||
| 12:50 | 13:00 | Afternoon Tour from Osaka plan | Depart from Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka | Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 12:50, Dep. at 13:0 | |
| 5 | Head to Osaka Station | On Foot | |||
| 10 | Osaka Station – Osakajokoen Station | JR Local Train, non-reserved seat | Train | ||
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 50 | Board the Aqua Liner | Enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. View the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river. | Boat | ||
| 15 | Transfer | On Foot | |||
| 60 | Visit Osaka Castle | Osaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power. The interior is a museum where visitors can view exhibits related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the history of Osaka Castle | On Foot | ||
| 30 | Osaka Castle Park | The vast grounds are home to ancient remnants such as stone walls and turrets from the Edo period (1603-1868), as well as cherry blossoms and other varieties of flora, allowing visitors to feel the history of Osaka and the surrounding nature that changes with the season. | On Foot | ||
| 15 | Transfer | Head to Osaka Metro Temmabashi Station. | On Foot | ||
| 5 | Temmabashi Station – Higashi-Umeda Station | (Subway, non-reserved seat) | Train | ||
| 10 | Transfer | Head to JR Osaka Station. | On Foot | ||
| 17:15 | 17:45 | 1-Day Tour / Afternoon Tour from Osaka plan | Tour ends at Osaka Station | The tour ends upon arrival at Osaka Station. | |
| 1-Day Tour from Kyoto Plan | Osaka Station – Kyoto Station | (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat). Guide service ends at Osaka Station. Instructions on how to return to Kyoto Station will be provided. | Train | ||
| 18:15 | 18:45 | Tour ends at Kyoto Station | The tour ends upon arriving at Kyoto Station. |
Tour Information
Organizer (Planning & Operation) JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. License No: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723) Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Agent (Sales) H.I.S. Co., Ltd. License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Min. pax number to book tour:1 Min. pax number to run tour:2
Contact (Sales Office) Address: Shinjuku i-Land Tower 9F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN, 163-1309 Tel:+81-70-1735-1547(10:00-18:00, Weekdays only) Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai (Responsible for transactions regarding this travel contract) Terms and Conditions Please ensure you read and understand the following documents before booking: TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS (Organizer)