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Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

Osaka, Japan · 3h · 1–8 people

Runs in French English Japanese

  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

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Nara Guide

Kyoto, Japan · Agency

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We will visit Osaka Castle, symbol of Osaka, during this half-day.

Highlights

  • Osaka Castle : Discover one of Japan’s most iconic castles and learn about its historical significance.
  • The End of the Warring States Period : Explore the events that brought an end to centuries of conflict and shaped Japan’s future.
  • The Battle of Osaka (1614–1615) : Learn about the decisive battle that led to the fall of the Toyotomi clan and the establishment of Tokugawa rule.
  • Osaka Castle Park : Stroll through the castle grounds and enjoy its beautiful green spaces.
  • Seasonal Beauty : Experience the park’s changing scenery, particularly its spectacular cherry blossoms in spring.
Join us for a three-hour walking tour of Osaka Castle and immerse yourself in Japanese history! We'll enter the castle grounds to delve into Japan's history, learning about the end of the Warring States period (15th-17th centuries). Here lies the site of the famous Battle of Osaka in 1614-1615, which marked the fall of the Toyotomi dynasty and the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate. We'll stroll through the park, especially during cherry blossom season, a truly invigorating experience. After this half-day tour, you'll have a deeper understanding of Japanese and Osaka's history. You'll have refreshed yourself amidst Osaka's lush greenery, breathing in the fresh air. Will you join us? We're waiting for you!

What's included

  • Guide

Not included

  • Castle Entrance Fees

Know before you go

  • Pets are welcome
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting point: Morinomiya Station exit 3B

Drop-off: Back at the meeting point.

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Cancellation policy: Flexible: Full refund up to 24h before

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 6 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Osaka Castle Park
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    Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

    Osaka Castle Park is around the castle and have many historical remains. We go out Morinomiya Station and head up to the park.

  2. 2
    Osaka Castle water pit
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    Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

    We arrive near the water pit. Here, we can know more about how Japanese castles were defended.

  3. 3
    Tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori
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    Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

    We will visit the tomb of Toyotomi Hideyori, unlucky castle master who were defeated during the Osaka battle (1615).

  4. 4
    Osaka Castle
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    Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

    Osaka Castle is a close replica of the original castle. Inside, it is a museum about samurais and the siege of Osaka (1614-1615).

  5. 5
    Miraiza
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    Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

    Miraiza is a building near Osaka Castle. Here, we can buy souvenirs, have some Japanese snacks or food and know more about this castle's History.

  6. 6
    The Octopus Stone
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    We arrive near the hugest stone of the castle where we can know more about how Japanese castles were built.

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33600 JPY / group · party of 2
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