Osaka Private Customizable Half Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Osaka city (in Osaka Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 2-3 attractions in Osaka City at your own pa
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass byA 112 m tall Ferris wheel located next to the aquarium in the bay area.
Stop 2
Pass byTwin 173 m skyscrapers bridged by a rooftop "Floating Garden" observatory presenting a 360-degree panoramic view of Osaka. Popular for photographs, the structure also houses an underground mall with restaurants styled after the early Showa period of the 1920s
Stop 3
Pass byThe oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 AD by Prince Shōtoku
Stop 4
Pass byOsaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.[1]
Stop 5
Pass byOver 11 million guests visited the park in its opening year, making it the world's fastest amusement park to have achieved the 10 million milestone at the time.
Stop 6
Pass bya Buddhist temple in Ōsaka, Japan. It is sometimes regarded as the first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan,[1][2] although the temple buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries.
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- •PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- •After your booking, you will receive a link to the Osaka Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Osaka Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- •Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- •If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- •Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- •Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- •Custom Itinerary:
- •Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- •How far in advance should I book?
- •Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- •What if I'm late?
- •We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- •Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- •Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- •Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- •Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
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