Osaka Castle & Temple Walking Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

Osaka Castle & Temple Walking Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

By N.E.C.O. Walking Tour

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Overview

Experience Japanese culture on this walking tour led by a local host. Visit two of Osaka’s most historic sites—Shitennoji Temple and Osaka Castle—while enjoying commentary via a multilingual audio guide.
The guide, created by locals, is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, and Japanese, and can be streamed on your smartphone using free WiFi. At each stop, your host gives a short introduction in simple English, after which you can explore deeper insights in your chosen language.
At Shitennoji Temple, enter the Central Complex to experience its sacred layout up close, including views of the pagoda and main hall. The tour also includes prime photo spots—some known mainly to locals—as well as classic viewpoints of the Main Tower of Osaka Castle.

Activity location

Chausuyama
- 1-108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji-ku, Tennoji Park
- 543-0063, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tennōji Station JR Ticket Office
- 45 10
- 543-0055, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, Jan 20

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What's included, what's not

Admission fee of the Central Complex at Shitennoji Temple
A bottle of water.
Guidance and navigation by a local Japanese host in simple English..
Audio guide access by scanning a QR code at key locations.
WiFi environment near the host.
A rain poncho (in case of rain).
Metro fare for the Tanimachi Line (190 JPY).
Insurance
Rain ponchos and bottled water for the children.

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Goshuin stamp collecting is not included in this tour, but the host will support it when possible; however, it cannot be guaranteed during busy periods.

Activity itinerary

Chausuyama

You will visit three spots belonging to Chausuyama of the Tennoji Park, and you will be able to listen detailed guidance at two of the spots via audio guide.

Isshinji Temple

You will view a number of majestic Buddhist statues at Sanzenbuddha Hall, a branch temple of Isshinji Temple.

Shitennoji

30m
Admission ticket included

Enter the Central Complex and experience one of Japan’s oldest temple spaces from inside. Walk close to the Five-Story Pagoda and the Golden Hall while learning about traditional Buddhist temple layouts.

Shitennoji-mae yuhigaoka (Pass by)

Take the subway Tanimachi Line to Yanimachi-4chome Station from Shitennojimae-Yuhigaoka station. The train ride takes approximately 5 minutes.

Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Pass by)

Arrive and start the tour the Osaka Castle Park.

Osaka Castle Park

You will visit highlights of Osaka Castle and listen to in-depth stories through the audio guide. Your local host will lead you to key viewpoints and the best photo spots of the exterior of Osaka Castle’s Main Tower, including hidden locations known mainly to locals.

Location

Activity location

Chausuyama
- 1-108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji-ku, Tennoji Park
- 543-0063, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tennōji Station JR Ticket Office
- 45 10
- 543-0055, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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