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Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour: Osaka Castle & River Cruise 1
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Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour: Osaka Castle & River Cruise

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
7.2 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is S$107 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience two of Osaka's most popular attractions in one relaxing afternoon. Explore Osaka Castle, a symbol of Japan's samurai heritage, with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Then board the Aqua Liner for a scenic cruise along Osaka's waterways, passing landmarks such as Osaka Castle, City Hall, and the Umeda Sky Building. Combining history, culture, and waterfront views, this half-day tour is a convenient way to discover the highlights of Osaka without taking up a full day.

Activity location

  • Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Pier)
    • 2
    • 540-0002, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
    • 1 1
    • 530-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Return from Umeda

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 45 minutes4h 45m
    4h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:50
Price details
S$106.73 x 2 AdultsS$213.46
Total
Price is S$213.46
Until Tue, 18 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Other admission fees and transport costs included in the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Fees other than those listed in Includes

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public transport will be used to move around on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed
  • 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
  • As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance is approximately 5 km (3 miles)
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Pier)

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Osaka Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Osaka Castle Park

  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Pier)
    • 2
    • 540-0002, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
    • 1 1
    • 530-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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