Osaka, Japan
Osaka Walking Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto or Osaka)
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Osaka, Japan
Product Code: A-0077
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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
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1-Day Osaka Walking Tour / Round-trip from Osaka (Western-style Lunch)
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¥20,300
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.1-Day Osaka Walking Tour / Round-trip from Kyoto (Western-style Lunch)
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¥24,500
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¥18,300
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.1-Day Osaka Walking Tour / Round-trip from Kyoto (Without LUNCH)
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¥22,500
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¥13,300
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.The Highlight
- For Kyoto departure include train ticket two ways from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat)
- Visit Floating Garden Observatory & Osaka Castle!
- Board the Aqua Liner!
- Lunch at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka (Western-style Meal)!
The Experience
- This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. See Osaka, the commercial center of western Japan, on this wonderful 1-day round-trip tour departing from Kyoto!
- Visit some of Osaka's most iconic sights, and experience both traditional and modern Osaka.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Osaka at the Floating Garden Observatory at the top of the Umeda Sky Building, which is also popular among international travelers for its unique architecture.
- Be in awe of Osaka Castle's grandeur. Revel in the superb scenery from the castle tower.
- Take a riverboat cruise for a breathtaking view of Japan's water city, Osaka.
The itinerary for tours departing from January 2025 will be as follows:
| Start Time | End Time | Duration (min) | Itinerary | Itinerary Details/Special Items | Transportation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 | 8:40 | From Kyoto 2025 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. | On Foot |
| 8:45 | 9:30 | Kyoto Station – Osaka Station | (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat) | Train | |
| 9:40 | 9:50 | From Osaka 2025 plan | Depart from Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka | Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 9:40, Dep. at 9:50 | Train |
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 60 | 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. | |||
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 60 | Lunch at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka (Western-style Meal) | A Western-style set menu meal will be served. Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking | |||
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 13:15 | 13:35 | 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. | |||
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 90 | Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Park | 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. | |||
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 17:10 | 17:35 | Temmabashi Station – Higashi-Umeda Station | (Subway, non-reserved seat) | Train | |
| Transfer | On Foot | ||||
| 17:15 | 17:35 | From Osaka 2025 Plan | Tour ends at Osaka Station | After arriving at Osaka Station, please head to your next destination on your own | |
| 17:45 | 18:45 | From Kyoto 2025 Plan | Osaka Station – Kyoto Station | (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat) | Train |
| 18:45 | 18:45 | Tour ends at Kyoto Station | After arriving at Kyoto Station, please head to your next destination on your own |
The itinerary for tours departing from January 2026 will be as follows:
| 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. |
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Price Details
Lunch
English guide
Expenses not mentioned
Personal expenses
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- An additional JPY 630 must be paid for 4 and 5 year old children for admission to the Floating Garden Observatory. (Current as of Nov. 1, 2021)
- Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking.
Important Booking Information
- This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance is approximately 6 km. The tour may use Temmabashi Station on the way to Osaka Castle instead of Osakajokoen Station.
- If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, or other operational concerns, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead. If the Aqua Liner is unavailable on a Tuesday, when the Osaka Museum of History is closed, refunds will be issued by the guide on the tour day (JPY 1,500/Adult, JPY 750/Child).
Cancellation Policy
Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)