Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Osaka Kita Modern City

Feel the buzz as you take in all that Osaka has to offer, from shopping for trendy clothes to sampling delicious local cuisine. You’ll also get up close and personal with a range of unique electronics stores - perfect for buying memories from your trip or stocking up on your favorite gadgets. Music fans won't want to miss out either; there are plenty of shops selling popular music CDs and costumes so your tour guide can show you around the latest trends. 

Our experienced guides provide an insight into the city on every step of the way: learn about local customs, hear stories about past days and pick up interesting bits of info that will bring Osaka Kita Modern City even more alive. Get ready to experience first-hand why it is such an inspiring place both for locals and visitors alike! 

This tour is sure to fulfill all your expectations: we understand every traveler comes with their own individual interests and needs, so our knowledgeable private guides will tailor this experience to suit each group's particular requirements. 

Itinerary

Stop At: Osaka Station City
Osaka Kita is one of Osaka's 24 wards. It is a business city with many stores, restaurants, cafes, and other attractions, particularly around Umeda, its most emblematic neighborhood. Osaka Station, along with seven other stations, is located within Umeda. It is more than just a station; it is a shopping complex with a variety of attractions. Every day, almost 2.5 million passengers pass through.

‍Stop At: Umeda Sky Building
The architecture of the Umeda Sky Building is daring. This 173-meter-tall structure is made up of two 40-story towers joined at their peaks by an atrium with a 360-degree observatory. It has become one of Osaka's most recognizable structures over the years. We'll go there and have a bird's-eye perspective of Kobe and Osaka.

‍Stop At: Sonezaki Ohatsutenjin-dori Shotengai
We stroll from Umeda Sky Building to Ohatsu Tenjin, our next stop. Via Kita ward, we explore Osaka's modern city.

Stop At: Tsuyunoten Jinja (Ohatsu Tenjin)
Tsuyuten Shrine is also known as "Ohatsu Tenjin" in Japanese. It is one of Osaka's most frequented shrines and guards the Osaka Kita ward. The shrine is also well-known for being one of the settings for Ohatsu and Tokubei's unhappy love story. Let's investigate this story together!

Key Takeaways

Osaka Kita is a bustling business district with a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and cafes. Osaka Station is not just a transportation hub but also a shopping complex with many attractions. The Umeda Sky Building is a must-visit destination in Osaka, with its unique architecture and 360-degree observatory offering stunning views of Kobe and Osaka. Sonezaki Ohatsutenjin-dori Shotengai is a shopping street in Kita Ward where visitors can experience the modern side of Osaka. Tsuyuten Shrine, also known as Ohatsu Tenjin, is a popular shrine in Osaka and is well-known for being one of the settings for a famous Japanese love story. The tour is customizable to suit the interests and needs of the travelers.

The cancellation policy requires cancellation at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund. The tour is hosted by Guicéna and includes a private guide but excludes the Umeda Sky Building entrance fee and other fees for transportation, lunch, and entrance to attractions.

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