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Osaka 1 Day Walking Tour with River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
[For customers from/to Kyoto] Please meet at Sunrise Tours Desk on B1 Floor of Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit).
Return
Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi
[For customers from/to Kyoto] The tour ends by 6:45pm.
Osaka 1 Day Walking Tour with River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto
(18) Reviews
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About
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.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
[For customers from/to Kyoto] Please meet at Sunrise Tours Desk on B1 Floor of Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit).
Return
Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi
[For customers from/to Kyoto] The tour ends by 6:45pm.
Itinerary
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Kuchu Teien Observatory
The open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170 meters above the city.
40 minutes
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Umeda
Take a stroll around Umeda where changes continue, such as the opening of Umekita Park in 2024.
30 minutes
3
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lunch 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.
50 minutes
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Aqualiner
Enjoy 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.
50 minutes
5
Osaka Castle
Osaka 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.
1 hour
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Osaka Castle Park
The 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.