6 km 1-Day Osaka Walking Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto)

Important Information

Itinerary

Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) • Start: 8:30, End: 8:40 • Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 8:30, Depart at 8:40. • After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station. • Transportation: On Foot Kyoto Station – Osaka Station • Start: 8:45, End: 9:30 • Details: (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat) *Please refer to "Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations" in the Remarks. • Transportation: Train Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Floating Garden Observatory, Umeda District • Duration: 60 minutes • Details: The open-air observatory overlooks the city of Osaka, Awaji Island, and Mt. Ikoma. Enjoy panoramic views from 170 meters above the city. • Transportation: On Foot Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Lunch at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka (Western-style Meal) • Duration: 60 minutes • Details: A Western-style set menu meal will be served. *Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking. • Meal: Lunch Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Osaka Station – Osakajokoen Station • Start: 13:15, End: 13:35 • Details: (JR Local Train, non-reserved seat) • Transportation: Train Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Board the Aqua Liner • Duration: 40 minutes • Details: Enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. See a view of the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river. *Please refer to "Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations" in the Remarks. • Transportation: Boat Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Osaka Castle / Osaka Castle Park • Duration: 90 minutes • Details: Osaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power. • Transportation: On Foot Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Temmabashi Station – Higashi-Umeda Station • Start: 17:10, End: 17:35 • Details: (Subway, non-reserved seat) • Transportation: Train Transfer • Transportation: On Foot Osaka Station – Kyoto Station • Start: 17:45, End: 18:45 • Details: (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat) • Transportation: Train Tour Ends at Kyoto Station • Start: 18:15, End: 18:45 • Details: After arriving at Kyoto Station, please head to your next destination on your own.

Min. pax number to book tour: 1 Min. pax number to run tour: 2

Remarks

Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

• If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
• The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 09:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).
• For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.

Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations

• This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
• On the outbound trip to Osaka Castle, the tour may use Temmabashi Station instead of Osakajokoen Station.
• If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, 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 of History is closed, refunds of JPY 2,000/Adult and JPY 1,000/Child will be issued by the guide on the tour day.
• Until March 24, 2025, and from April 11, 2025, as the Aqua Liner boarding schedule will be changed, the duration will be changed from 40 to 55 minutes.
• The order of the itinerary and arrival times may differ depending on congestion at destinations or other reasons.

Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location

• Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:30 AM

Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants

• An additional JPY 450 must be paid at the location for 4- and 5-year-old children for admission to the Floating Garden Observatory. *(As of June 18, 2024)

Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals

• At the time of booking, please select between a standard meal using meat or a vegetarian meal.
• For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please be sure to make a request at the time of booking. If no requests are made, the standard meal will be served. *Requests for meal changes on the day of the tour are not accepted.

Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring

• As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance is approximately 6 km.

Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support

• Guide Language Support: English
• The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.