OUR recommend tour plan
Overview
Osaka is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo.
It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries snd Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa.
You can experience the unique culture and food of Osaka different from Tokyo.
Itinerary
■ By 1 National Licensed Guide and/or Licensed Native English Speaking Driver
■ This tour is only for one day, but we have plans for more than two days depending on your wishes
■ Choose your favorite 5 spots from recommended spots (USJ is subject to availability)
■ Special requests are subject to availability and discussion beforehand
■ Customisation of plans is subject to additional fees range from 10,000 to 20,000 yen **
■ Timing will adjust to suit the plan and routes
■ Mini: 2 pax Max : 9 pax
■ Places may change subject to weather, traffic punctuality and seasonal
RECOMMENDED spot
Dotonbori (Namba)
Dotonbori (Namba)
Dotonbori (Namba)
Dotonbori (Namba)
spot 1
Dotonbori (Namba)
Located around Namba Station, Minami is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night, it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs, including the famous Glico Running Man sign and Kani Doraku crab sign.
Free admission
Osaka Castle (Osakajo)
Osaka Castle (Osakajo)
Osaka Castle (Osakajo)
Osaka Castle (Osakajo)
spot 2
The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. The castle tower is now entirely modern on the inside and even an elevator for easier accessibility.
Admission fees : ¥600
Shinsekai
Shinsekai
spot 3
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a district in Osaka that was developed before the war and then neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district's center stands Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai.
Free admission
Kita (Umeda)
Umeda Sky Building
Kita (Umeda)
spot 4
Kita (Umeda)
The Kita district, also known as Umeda, is one of Osaka's two main city centers. Besides being Osaka's busiest transportation hub and a bustling business district. Kita also offers an abundance of shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment, including several department stores and an expansive network of underground shopping malls.
Free admission
Abeno Harukas
Abeno Harukas
Abeno Harukas
spot 5
Abeno Harukas
Abeno Harukas in Osaka is the tallest skyscraper in Japan at 300m tall. The observation deck is called "Harukas 300" and with large floor-to-ceiling glass panels all around, the 60th floor offers 360 degree views of Osaka, while the 58th floor features an attractively designed inner court with a wooden deck and cafe.
Admission fees : ¥1,500
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan
spot 6
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan was the theme park occupies an area of 39 hectares and is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney. Visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies such as Spiderman, Back to the Future, Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.
Admission fees : ¥7,600 to 9,200 (Adult) (Subject to availability)
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Sumiyoshi Taisha
spot 7
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri. Only two other shrine architecture styles are also considered purely Japanese: Shinmei-zukuri as seen at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri as seen at Izumo Taisha.
Free admission
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market
spot 8
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market is a covered public market. The market has about 150 shops that predominantly sell fish, meat and produce, with other shops also purveying traditional sweets and low priced clothes and homeware. The market makes for an atmospheric place to stroll around, shop and eat a variety of different street foods.
Free admission
BOOKING & PAYMENT
price guideline
■ Additional 15,000 yen (to the base costs) in peak season, public holidays (PH), PH eve, post PH and weekends **
■ Customisation of plans is subject to additional fees range from 10,000 to 20,000 yen **
■ These are the guide fees with exclusion of public or private transport used.
■ Please note that Japan cars are compact and different from other countries vehicles.
■ Type of vehicles are subject to availability (brand, model and size cannot choose) and additional fees may apply.
■ All passengers will sit in the middle and rear seats, no passenger sit beside driver seat for safety reasons.
■ Chartered van taxi or private transport may use subject to availability on tour day.
■ Public transport will mean by trains and buses.
■ This price table is subject to 8% PAYPAL fees
booking/payment Information
■ The above price list is a guideline (For Public and/or Private Transport)
■ By 1 National Licensed Guide and/or Native Japanese English Speaking Driver
■ Either by public transport or private transport
■ Public transport guide use trains, buses and cabs (Kansai)
■ Price exclude guide public transport and shinkansen costs between Tokyo and Osaka
■ Travelers to self-purchase JR Pass or Shinkansen ticket in advance
■ Tour participants to self-purchase comprehensive travel insurance against COVID and injuries
■ Tour participants to declare personal medical conditions before the tour starts
■ Tour participants to exercise self-initiative and responsibility on site safety together with guide
■ All bookings are based on first-come-first serve basis with full payment received
■ All meal costs, hotel costs and admission fees are excluded in this package.
■ Self-booking of hotel accommodations in Kyoto
■ Admission tickets can buy on actual day or Day 1
■ Price includes all taxes and fees (Toll and fuel/Highway fees)
■ All special needs or requests are subject to discussion beforehand
■ Full payment reservation needed for all advance tour dates booking for all seasons
■ All sales are final with no cancellation and refund for all bookings
■ Cancellation will only allow due to natural disaster and extreme weather condition (snow and earthquake)
■ HM Tour management reserves the right to cancel the tour with no refund due to unreasonable demand from client
■ HM Tour management will not be liable or responsible against all medical expenses incurred due to injuries, chronic illness or non-disclosure of medical conditions happen during the tour
■ HM Tour is not authorised agent for attractions booking hence guests have to do self booking of popular attractions
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tour Information
■ Duration : 8 hrs
■ Guide hours : Either 0900 or 1000 start
■ Wait at hotel lobby by 0850 or 0950
■ Hotel pick-up is limited to hotels in Osaka City.
■ Either pickup at Osaka Hotel or Osaka Station only
■ For pickup at other places, must inform and check with us first with additional cost
■ All public transportation costs, car rental , attractions entrance fees are not included in the guide fee.
■ Have your breakfast first before tour start
■ This tour is conducted by 1 National Licensed Guide and/or Licensed Native English Speaking Driver
■ All special needs or requests are subject to discussion beforehand
■ Places to visit may change subject to weather and traffic condition
■ Advance bookings are needed for all seasons
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