Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Private Half-Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
This walking tour takes you to the two loved spots by many Osaka citizen.
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the most visited shrine in Osaka. Each year more than 2.5 million people visit the shrine in the first three days of the year.
There are many interesting spots in the premise which are good for good marriage, good business and for safe delivery of babies, etc.,
Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka and its citizen. The lord who built the castle originally is regarded as a hero of Osaka and as the person who unified Japan after about 100 years of war period in Japan in the 16th century.
Your guide will tell you about the role Osaka has played in the past and now and culture and people of Osaka.
We use public transportation between sites.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Visiting order may vary under circumstances
Infant meals not included
Tour guide will be holding the All Star Osaka yellow flag.
Tours are not covered by insurance
Hotel and port pickup is available or meet in front of the Tourist Information Namba: ground level of Takashimaya Department Store and Nankai Railway Namba Station at 1:50 pm on tour day.
The tour takes place rain or shine
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities, using a wheelchair or strollers
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
What To Expect
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
The most visited Shinto shrine in Osaka with a beautiful and bright orange color arched bridge. Learn a little more about Japanese people and its religion. Immense yourself to a historical site and feel why Japanese people visit shrines for good marriage, happy life, good business, longevity etc., You can check yourself if your dream iwll come easily or not, too!
Osaka Castle Otemon Gate
This is the main entrance to the gate. It's a second generation gate, but was built more than 400 years ago. There are many good picture taking spots between here and the castle top.
Options
Osaka Castle and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private Tour
Transportation (subway, tram, railway) fee: Adult around 1,000 yen, Child around 500 yen
Lunch
Gratuities
Insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
Osama B,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide was Very friendly, patient , understanding , knowledgable about the history of Osaka and Japanese culture . She has good level of english and We enjoyed taking pictures together . Will definitely recommend her for others wishing to explore Osaka and beyond .
Great tour!
Lawrence H,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Miyo was professional and provided great insights to the castle and shrine. She also provided us additional recommendations while visiting Osaka. Highly recommend!
Osaka walking tour
Melissa O,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Keiko was our guide and she was great. We saw everything on the itinerary and she even found us an amazing ramen place as a last minute request.
Guide is very...
Gary C,Jun 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide is very knowledgeable and personable and spoke English well. Most importantly he was flexible and swapped out the shrine for the Osaka History Museum that was so close by the castle. Very enjoyable.
Our guide Ichiro was...
Donna C,Jan 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Ichiro was fantastic! Because of the holidays the tower at Osaka Castle was closed which he informed of us in advance. So, he took us to the Kaiyodo Figure Museum which we really enjoyed and was fascinating! Ichiro was very knowledgeable about the history of Osaka Castle, and we learned a lot. We made a stop to Shinsekai shopping area and got lunch. Then, onto the Sumiyoshi Shrine where we learned about the culture and traditions
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