Highlights of Osaka

Highlights of Osaka

4.5 hours | Osaka (for Kyoto) | O S A - 2 0 0
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Points of Interest

  • Osaka Castle
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

A wonderful half-day adventure exploring two of Osaka's iconic treasures awaits on this fascinated guided tour. Begin with a scenic drive to Osaka Castle. Built in 1583, the castle was erected on two raised platforms atop a tall stone foundation to protect the ruler from sword-wielding samurai. The castle grounds cover 400 acres dotted with historic structures. Walk up to the top of the castle's observation deck and enjoy 360-degree vistas of the city. Your tour will then wend its way to the garden, notable for its cherry trees, and then to the museum, which features valuable artifacts from 1570 to 1600. Your next destination is the Sumiyoshi Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Japan, founded in the 3rd century. The shrine was constructed in a unique architecture style, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, purely Japanese without influence from the Asian mainland. Return to port with a camera filled with memories.

Special Notes:

This tour contains a lot of walking at Osaka Castle. Photography and video are not permitted inside Osaka Castle (3rd and 4th floors). An elevator is available at the castle; however, the elevator does not provide access to the observatory on the upper level (8th floor). There is only one elevator available, and congestion is expected.
Motorcoach parking lot at Osaka Castle is approximately a 15- to 20-minute walk from the castle. We suggest you carry local currency. Tour order may vary. A minimum of 20 passengers is required for this tour to operate. Some parts of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine are under construction and covered.
Wear low-heeled, comfortable walking shoes. Passengers with wheelchairs are reminded that a few steps are required to board the coach and that wheelchairs will be stored in the boot of the coach (fold-up wheelchair). The coach cannot accommodate electric scooter.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a Osaka Castle

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Travel time: 00:50
Time at site: 01:30

Visit Sumiyoshi Shrine

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Travel time: 00:40
Time at site: 01:00

Reboard your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Travel time: 00:30