The 4 Osaka Garden Tours That Earn Their Ticket

1.Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews Our pick

Spend eight flexible hours with a private guide such as Kevin, Jamie, Hugo, or Levy, traveling by luxury vehicle from Osaka Castle to Sakai’s kofun tombs. You’ll visit temples, shrines, Shinsekai, gardens, and a revolving-sushi restaurant, with hotel pickup and a custom pace.

“A fun day with a knowledgeable and delightful guide. Kevin packed in a full agenda yet allowed us to set our pace. Much more than what we could have accomplished in one day in Osaka.”

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2.Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Travel from your Osaka hotel in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Kevin or Levi. Ride a vintage Mount Rokko cable car, walk through Kobe Municipal Arboretum, enjoy mountain views, and spend two hours in Arima Onsen. Fees and lunch cost extra.

“This was really a wonderful and informative trip. Kevin was great . I really enjoyed the hot springs ! This was one of my favorite tours. I highly recommend this for anyone who was to see Kobe Mts and one of the best hot springs in the area.”

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3.Osaka and Nara Attractive One Day private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Spend a private day touring Osaka and Nara by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Dotonbori, Umeda Sky Building, Todai-ji, and Nara Park. Drivers and guides such as Talha, Ben, and Malik have led past departures, with room for some schedule changes.

“It was a great tour destination!! Nara is magnificent and Osaka is a big and exciting city. Talha did a good job taking us to all the destinations and about recommendations!!! We had an amazing day!”

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4.Daytime Hanami (Cherry Blossom) and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $161Best value

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Miki or Sanae around old Osaka’s Karahori district. Sample seasonal snacks, tea, sake, beer, and local dishes, visit traditional shops, and finish beneath cherry trees near a shrine.

“Our guide was very nice and accommodating. She really helped customize the experience to our liking and helped make the experience fun for us in light of the rain.”

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