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[Gold-Guide] Learn about Osaka, the city of merchants. A recommended tour of Osaka to enjoy history and culture at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Sakai's knives, and Osaka Castle!
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We would like to introduce Gold-Guide's recommended Highlight Tour: 1-day Osaka's Timeless Charms Tour: Shrines, Knives, and Castle Delights.
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1 day (8 hours)
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1-day Osaka's Timeless Charms Tour: Shrine, Knives, and Castle Delights
This tour is a fascinating journey through Osaka's rich heritage. Start with a visit to the ancient and revered Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. The historical background and beautiful architecture will give you a sense of spiritual peace. Next, visit the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum in the city of Sakai. Here, you can experience Sakai's craftsmanship up close, especially the traditional knife museum! Finally, experience the essence of feudal Japan at Osaka Castle, the symbol of Osaka. Experience the timeless charm of Osaka with its shrines, crafts and castles on this tour!
Meeting point: Meet your guide-interpreter at your accommodation in Osaka city.
After the meet, we will take a taxi to our first destination, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
After the meet, we will take a taxi to our first destination, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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Settsukuni Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
After visiting Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, we will head to Sakai by taxi.
Upon arrival, you will be guided to the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum in Sakai.
Upon arrival, you will be guided to the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum in Sakai.
The Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum is a facility that brings together all of Sakai's traditional industries. At the TAKUMI SHOP on the first floor, you can purchase a wide variety of knives, Chusen dyeing, Japanese bleaching, incense, kelp products, and Japanese sweets related to Sakai, allowing you to learn about, touch, and buy local products from Sakai. On the second floor, there is the TAKUMI EXHIBITION, which exhibits the history, manufacturing methods, and tools related to Sakai's traditional industries, and the Sakai Knife Museum CUT. At the Sakai Knife Museum CUT, the history, manufacturing methods, and tools of Sakai knives are exhibited using actual items, models, and illustrations, and the highlight is the chandelier HIBANA, made from materials from each process of knife making.
Lunch will be served. (Lunch fee is not included. Please pay on site.)
Osaka is all about food
If you have any requests, please ask your guide.
Osaka is all about food
If you have any requests, please ask your guide.
After lunch, we took a taxi to Osaka Castle, the symbol of Osaka.
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Osaka Castle
Disband: The tour ends upon arrival at your accommodation.
The end location of the tour can be changed. Please consult with your guide.
The end location of the tour can be changed. Please consult with your guide.
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