Time: 9:00 - 17:00 / 10:00 - 18:00 (8 hours approx.)

Meeting place: Your hotel

Style: Walking tour

Highlight

• Learn the history of Osaka at Osaka Castle
• Explore Osaka's Korea Town and have lunch
• Wander the streets of the Namba and Dotonbori districts

Schedule

Rate (tax included)

Description

Start your tour at your hotel and walk or take the train to Osaka Castle.  Built in the late 1500's, it was (at the time) the largest castle in Japan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent historical figure, intended for Osaka Castle to become political center of a newly unified country, but unfortunately for the Toyotomi family their rule was ended by the Tokugawa family in the early 1600's.

Next, visit Tsuruhashi, home to Osaka's largest Korean population and Korea Town.  Explore the local markets and shops, and enjoy a Korean lunch.

In the evening visit the Namba and Dotonbori River areas. The extensive shopping and nightlife area has many distinct districts, including Kuromon Food Market and Sennichimae Doguyasuji Street.  There is even a small shrine nestled among the crowds and neon signs, Hozenji Temple.  You will have no shortage of thngs to do here. End your tour in the evening at your hotel.

Included

• Guide fee and guide transportation cost
  

Not Included

• Entrance fees (Osaka Castle)
• All transportation costs
• Meal, snack, and drink