Osaka One Day Walking Tour
- Soak in a 360-degree panoramic view of Osaka's booming city
- Time travel back into the 1500s with a stroll through Osaka Castle
- Take a riverboat cruise and gaze at Osaka's iconic landscapes
- Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Options
From Osaka, With Lunch
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Round-trip transfers
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Children aged 0-5 can join this activity free of charge
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
An additional JPY 450 must be paid for 4 and 5 year old children for admission to the Floating Garden Observatory (As of Jun. 1, 2025).
This activity requires a minimum of 2 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. As all trains have 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
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 will be issued by the guide on the tour day JPY 2,000/Adult, JPY 1,000/Child
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
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)
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
What's included in Osaka One Day Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:40 - 09:50, meet up at Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 9F lobby. Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka 9F Lobby. [From Jan. 2026] Meet by 9:50am..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Umeda Sky Building, The open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island, and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170 meters above the city
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Umeda, Take a stroll around Umeda where changes continue, such as the opening of Umekita Park in 2024
- [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch, Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, Lunch will be a Western-style set menu
- [Transportation] By train
- [Attraction/experience] 50 min(s), Guided tour, 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
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, 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
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Osaka Castle Park, The vast grounds feature ancient remnants like stone walls and turrets from the Edo period (1603-1868), plus cherry blossoms and other flora, letting you experience Osaka's history and seasonal beauty
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Transportation] By subway
- [Return] 17:45, at Osaka Station, Tour ends upon arrival at Osaka Station.
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Our Favourites
Transport back to the 1500s with a visit to the iconic Osaka Castle. Travel 150 meters up to the Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building, and marvel at the 360-degree panoramic view of Osaka's towering skyscrapers and booming city life. Gain a new perspective of the city with a riverboat cruise past Osaka's flourishing landscapes and historical sites. From sky, water and land, this one-day walking tour gives you an unparalleled view of one of Japan's most famous cities.
Insider Tips:
- 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.
Meet
Venues
- Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
