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.

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 [3.7miles].

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 of JPY 2,000/Adult and JPY 1,000/Child will be issued by the guide on the tour day.

Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking. If no requests are made, the standard meal will be served.

It's NOT possible to alter the meal plan on the tour day.

Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available. Customers with allergies and those that would like gluten-free meals should reserve the tour without lunch included (No Lunch plan is available from 2026).

The order of the itinerary and arrival times may differ depending on congestion at destinations or other reasons.

Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch. If lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.

An additional JPY 450 must be paid at the location for 4 and 5-year-old children for admission to the Floating Garden Observatory ""Kuchu Teien Observatory"". (As of June 1, 2025)

[From Kyoto, 2025] There will be an accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter on all sections.

[From Kyoto, 2026] The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will wait for customers at Shin-Osaka Station and guide them during sightseeing at Osaka. Customers will be led by an assistant until boarding the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station when heading to Osaka, and will be led by the guide until Osaka Station on the return trip from Osaka. There is no accompanying assistant/guide on board.

Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

Photo courtesy of Osaka Castle Museum