Osaka 1 Day Walking Tour with River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto
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Osaka 1 Day Walking Tour with River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto
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Jan 7
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Jan 9
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Jan 16
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With Lunch From KYOTO
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Meeting Point: Please meet the guide at Sunrise Tours Desk on B1 Floor of Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit).
Starting point:
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI
Starting point:
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI
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USD 159.59
No Lunch From KYOTO
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Meeting Point: Please meet the guide at Sunrise Tours Desk on B1 Floor of Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
Starting point:
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI
Starting point:
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI
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USD 146.56
With Lunch From OSAKA
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Meeting Point: Please meet the guide at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka 9F Lobby
Starting point:
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, 1-1 Ōfukachō, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0011, Japan
Starting point:
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, 1-1 Ōfukachō, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0011, Japan
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USD 132.23
No Lunch From OSAKA
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Meeting Point: Please meet the guide at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka 9F Lobby
Starting point:
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, 1-1 Ōfukachō, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0011, Japan
Starting point:
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, 1-1 Ōfukachō, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0011, Japan
From
USD 119.2
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Kuchu Teien Observatory
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170 meters above the city.Umeda
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTake a stroll around Umeda where changes continue, such as the opening of Umekita Park in 2024.Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLunch will be a Western-style set menu. Vegetarian meals are available, but must be requested at the time of booking. Same-day changes cannot be accepted. [No Lunch option from 2026] The tour will stop for free time in the Osaka Station area. Afterwards, you will meet back for the tour at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka (9F Lobby) at 12:50.Aqualiner
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. See a view of the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river. 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.Osaka Castle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOsaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power. The interior is a museum where you can view exhibits related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the history of Osaka Castle.Osaka Castle Park
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe vast grounds are home to ancient remnants such as stone walls and turrets from the Edo period (1603-1868), as well as cherry blossoms and other variety of flora, allowing you to feel the history of Osaka and the surrounding nature that changes with the season.
What's included
INCLUDED
-only if you choose Wtih Lunch option
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-Ku, Umeda Sky Bldg., Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan 531-0076
Provider
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
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