Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Historical Osaka

4 Hours Round trip from Tennojiekimae Station Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private guided tour of historical Osaka
  • 02 Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines
  • 03 Explore Shitennoji Temple, founded in 593
  • 04 Learn about the arrival of Buddhism in Japan
  • 05 Discover traditional Japanese architecture
  • 06 Travel on foot and by public transport
  • 07 Ideal for history, culture, and spirituality lovers

Discover two of Osaka’s most important spiritual landmarks on this private half-day guided tour. Travelling on foot and by public transport, you’ll explore the city through the stories, architecture, and traditions of both Shinto and Buddhism.

Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, with a history stretching back around 1,800 years. Then continue to Shitennoji Temple, founded in 593 and closely linked to the arrival of Buddhism in Japan. This is an ideal experience for travellers interested in history, religion, and Osaka’s cultural heritage.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Osaka
Languages English, French, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sumiyoshi Taisha

The great Sumiyoshi Shrine dates from 211 and is one of, if not the oldest, Shinto Shrine in Japan with its 1800-year history.

Shitennoji Temple

Shitennoji dates from 593 and marks the entry of Buddhism into Japan. It is one of the oldest temples in this country.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tennojiekimae Station 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)

What's Not Included

  • Shitennoji Temple Entrance Fee
  • Transport Fees (tramway and subway)

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tennojiekimae Station, Osaka
Tour start
Tennojiekimae Station, Osaka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Tennojiekimae Station.

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