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Walking Tour - Osaka Castle and River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto
Walking Tour : Osaka Castle and River Cruise from Kyoto
Walking Tour : Osaka Castle and River Cruise from Kyoto

Walking Tour - Osaka Castle and River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
6.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$153 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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Overview

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. See Osaka, the commercial centre of western Japan, on this wonderful 1-day return 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 travellers 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.

Activity location

  • Kuchu Teien Observatory
    • 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-Ku, Umeda Sky Bldg.
    • 531-0076, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
    • 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Frm Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Meet by 9:40am: Please meet the guide by 9:40am at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka 9F Lobby.
Starting point:
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, 1-1 Ōfukachō, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0011, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:50
Price details
S$152.56 x 2 AdultsS$305.12
Total
Price is S$305.12
Until Mon, 6 May
From KYOTO AVANTI
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Meet by 8:30am: Please meet the guide by 8:30am at Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit).
Starting point:
JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:40
Price details
S$169.81 x 2 AdultsS$339.62
Total
Price is S$339.62
Until Mon, 6 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedPublic transport fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • 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
  • If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled.
  • This tour uses public transport 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.
  • The tour may use Temmabashi Station on the way to Osaka Castle instead of Osakajokoen Station.
  • 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 Tuesday, when the Osaka Museum of History is closed, refunds will be issued by the guide on the tour day (JPY 1,600/Adult, JPY 800/Child). On tour dates in 2024 onwards, as the Aqua Liner boarding schedule will be changed, the duration may be changed from 40 to 55 minutes. In this case, there are no changes to the tour booking charge, but there may be changes to the itinerary order.
  • An additional JPY 630 must be paid for 4 and 5 year old children for admission to the Floating Garden Observatory. (Current as of Aug. 22, 2023)
  • Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking.
  • This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travellers.

Activity itinerary

Kuchu Teien Observatory
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170 metres above the city.
Aqualiner
  • 40m
  • 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 30m
  • 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKuchu Teien Observatory
    • 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-Ku, Umeda Sky Bldg.
    • 531-0076, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
    • 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
    • 1 1
    • 530-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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