Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs






As this is a private tour, discussions about changes to the itinerary are welcome! Depending on your request, additional charges may apply.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently not taking new bookings for day tours.
In Brief
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture
We walk the grounds right up to the castle, but do not enter the building itself (we find it rather disappointing inside, but the outside is great!). The stronghold of Osaka, this imposing structure and lovely surrounding grounds are must-see for any visitor to Osaka.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji, Osaka 543-0051 Osaka Prefecture
Said to be Japan's oldest Buddhist temple, the buildings, grounds, and stories will engage and impress. When open (they are a bit fickle), we also check out their lovely Japanese garden (300 yen per adult extra).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shinsekai, 1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture
A blast of an older entertainment quarter, we see some of Osaka's most emblematic sights on our walkabout.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0045 Osaka Prefecture
Making for a great contrast with Shitennoji Temple, this Shinto shrine beautifully unfolds across ancient and hallowed grounds. Come breathe in 1500 years of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sakai City Hall Observatory Flour, 3-1 Minamikawaramachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai 590-0078 Osaka Prefecture
Take in a spectacular view of Osaka to the north, the mountains demarcating Nara to the east, and the coast to the west and south.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Daisen Park, 2-204 Mozusekiun-cho, Sakai 590-0802 Osaka Prefecture
A very lightly touristed, beautiful Japanese garden just a bit south of Osaka proper, Daisen Park's garden will delight as you stroll around its pond and deeper along its lovely landscaped stream. Admission is 200 yen. While here, we also gaze out across one of the largest tomb sites in the world, that of Emperor Nintoku from around the 5th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Central Osaka hotel pickup
Exclusions
- Entrance fees (500 yen/person total)
- Food and drinks
- Osaka port area pickup and drop off adds 2,500 yen each way. Shin-Osaka adds 1,000 yen each way.
- Child seat: 1,000 yen payable on day of tour.
- Entry/Admission - Daisen Park
Departure Time
8:30 AM
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please do let us know where to pick you up. Locations outside of central Osaka (defined as the JR Loop Line) incur an additional fee.
Ports
- Osaka (Tempozan)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Please note that the Japanese gardens at Daisen Park are closed on Mondays (unless Monday is a holiday, in which case they are closed on Tuesday). If Daisen Park's Japanese Garden is closed on the day of your tour, you can spend time shopping, touring other locations by car, or something else to your liking.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Gratuities are uncommon in Japan, however if you really enjoyed your time and want to show your guide how much you appreciate them, they’ll be extremely happy!
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Booking Information
Cancellation Terms
Booking Terms and Conditions
Hotel Pickup
When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:
What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.
What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.
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