1-Day Osaka Walking Tour (Round-trip from Osaka)

Cherry blossoms blooming season: End of March to the beginning of April
1. Visit some of Osaka’s most iconic sights, and experience both traditional and modern Osaka.
2. Enjoy panoramic views of Osaka at the Floating Garden Observatory.
3. Take a riverboat cruise with more breathtaking views of the city.

10:00 –
Hotel Granvia Osaka

Head to Floating Garden Observatory on foot

Floating Garden Observatory/Umeda District (60 min)

The open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170m above the city.

Enjoy lunch at Hotel Granvia Osaka (Western-style meal) (50 min)

From Higashi-Umeda Station to Temmabashi Station

[Remarks] This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. The tour may use Osakajokoen Station on the way to Osaka Castle instead of Temmabashi Station.

Osaka Castle (60 min)

Osaka Castle was founded in 16th century by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power.

Aqua Liner (60 min)

Enjoy the Okawa River Cruise watching the seasonal landscapes of Osaka, and its notable and historical sites.
[Remarks] If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather or other operational reasons, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead. If the Aqua Liner is unavailable on Tuesday, when the Osaka Museum is closed, the cost of the Aqua Liner ride will be refunded.

Depart from Osakajokoen Station and go to Osaka Station

(JR Local Train (non-reserved seat))
16:15 – 16:45
Osaka Station

Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour.

1. This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.

2. This is a walking tour, so please wear shoes and clothes which are comfortable to walk in. Walking distance is approximately 6 km.

3. The tour disbands upon arriving at Osaka Station.

4. The tour may use Osakajokoen Station on the way to Osaka Castle instead of Temmabashi Station.

5. If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather 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 is closed, the cost of the Aqua Liner ride will be refunded by the guide on the tour day (JPY 1,360/Adult, JPY 680/Child)

6. If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 5 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date will be cancelled.

7. Please inform us if you would like a vegetarian menu at the time of booking.

This tour is operated by JTB