Osaka

Tours

Go beyond the screen and ride The Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Experience cutting-edge rides, shows and attractions based on your favorite blockbuster films, TV series, and Japanese animations. Universal Studios Japan is one of only four Universal Studios locations across the globe and the only one available with Japanese animation-themed attractions. It boasts more than 30 rides and attractions to satisfy every cinematic fantasy. Experience the world's first Mario-themed area and Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™ attraction, both of which received Thea Awards, an enormous honor around the globe in the themed entertainment industry. And don't miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Minions, and other magnificent worlds enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

You can enjoy Sumo show (about 40min) and a sumo experience (1 person, 5-10min), as well as a photo session with sumo wrestlers after the show. There is also a kimono area where you can try on a kimono Haori (Japanese formal Coat) and a kimono area where you can even buy one. If you want to professional waring kimono you can choose option Kimono Experience Premium. Try the signature food of "Chanko nabe", a traditional Sumo rikishi (sumo wrestler in Japanese) made food, with recipes in the Takasagobeya style. This is very simple but very tasty hot pot with a feeling Japanese home and warmth. with food Plan has served this it. !!!!!!!!!Attention!!!!!!!!!! without food we NOT serve Chanko nabe. but still you can choose option some food or Chanko nabe as well. If you want to Eat together We have ★Reccomend★Group show with food plan. Please choose this course. If you prefer any of Halal Food, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, or Vegan, please select the 0 yen option from the product add-on options. However, this plan does not include your meal. We will suggest a menu for each of you on the day of the event by using your information. If you have already selected the meal menu, we will change the ingredient for you. ※We only serve with either chicken or beef for the foods that included meat in the menu. !!!!!!!!Attention!!!!!!!!!!!! Under 6years old enter for free, and the restaurant is family-friendly with a kid's space too. The interior of the restaurant also features a food truck selling Japanese Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Wagyu Beef, with drinks on sale at a bar counter inside the restaurant. Sumo experience Although we take the utmost care during the Sumo wrestling experience, there is a possibility of injury due to the physical activity involved. Please be aware of this before participating.

Begin your day from VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto and dive into a day filled with wonder and discovery. Visit the iconic Nara Park, where you can interact with the friendly, free-roaming deer that symbolize the city. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you stroll through this historic park. Then, explore Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for being the largest wooden structure in the world and home to the awe-inspiring 15-meter-tall Great Buddha statue. This magnificent temple offers a blend of cultural heritage and impressive architecture that will leave you in awe. Lunch Option (departure from Osaka Only): You will enjoy a delightful Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu, accompanied by an informative explanation of the world-famous Kobe beef, renowned globally for meeting the strictest standards among Japan’s three major Wagyu breeds. Its finely textured, tender meat features intricate marbling that melts during cooking, creating a soft, velvety texture that delights the palate. Lunch will be served at Kyoto Shokujidokoro Wasabi, located on the historic grounds of Jurakudai, the site of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's renowned Golden Castle. This traditional townhouse, with a history spanning over 100 years, provides a unique and memorable dining experience. No Lunch Option: You will have free time to enjoy lunch in Arashiyama at your leisure, whether you opt for a traditional dining spot or explore the local culinary delights. Next, head to the tranquil beauty of Arashiyama. Wander through the famous Bamboo Forest, where towering green stalks create a unique and calming atmosphere as sunlight filters through. This enchanting path offers an unforgettable experience. Itinerary Details: For Travelers Who Have Selected the Lunch Option: 50 minutes for lunch, followed by 60 minutes in Arashiyama. For Travelers Who Have Selected the No Lunch Option: 120 minutes in Arashiyama. Continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its gold-leaf exterior and peaceful gardens. With your included ticket, marvel at the shimmering reflection of the pavilion on the surrounding pond. Conclude your journey at Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine and Important Cultural Property. Walk through the iconic tunnel of thousands of vermilion torii gates that wind up Mount Inari. Each gate represents a prayer or offering to Inari Okami, the deity associated with prosperity, household safety, and success. End of Tour and Return At the end of the day, board the bus for your return journey. Choose between finishing in Kyoto or Osaka, based on your preferred location to end your day.

Visit the newly reopened Nagai Botanical Garden, which is run by the art collective teamLab as a hybrid garden and art space. Wander through the grounds home to roughly 1,200 species of plants, then enjoy the interactive art installations which come alive at night. Stroll through the botanical gardens, with its 240,000 square meters of grounds and wide array of plant species to admire. Stop by the central pond and relax in the serene natural beauty of the gardens. As night draws in, stay to discover teamLab’s unique art project which explores how nature can become art. The concept of the project is that non-material digital technology like light displays can turn nature into art without harming it.  Watch incredible light spectacles which actively interact with the surrounding nature, animals, and visitors, and become part of the artwork yourself as you experience it. 

Featured on NHK's "Journeys In Japan" and appeared in Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil". Your tour guide Andy (half Japanese/half Australian) or friend, has extensive knowledge of the local foodie scene here...you'll go where only the locals get their authentic, delicious daily soul food. Let's mix it with a bit of history, culture and lots of laughs. In 2022 our tour business was rated in the top 20 food tours in the world, so we hope this tour will be the absolute highlight of your Osaka stay:) You'll get a very unique perspective where you will discover 5 delicious eateries on this tour. Not gourmet food, but authentic tasty food from passionate chefs who dedicate their lives making Osakan food. Eating all this whilst walking through arcades, side alleys and plazas rarely visited or known by foreigners. (Note: We are on the upcoming season of Netflix's uber famous foodie show "Someone Feed Phil") Explore the hidden gem of Shinsekai and discover the real Osaka. Osaka’s Shinsekai district is a vibrant place combining modern and traditional cuisine. Fill your belly with some of the best food you will have in Japan. Discover hidden, original establishments which have been chosen by two local expert guides. Make your way to the first eatery, a takoyaki, or battered octopus balls and oden stall. Then visit an Izakaya restaurant and sample some authentic Osakan kitsune Udon, Yakitori, chicken wings and Nagaimo. Also taste the locally invented kushikatsu, which are lightly deep-fried vegetables, meats and seafood on skewers. Head off the beaten path and visit a cosy, traditional Japanese restaurant you will get dishes of mouthwatering nikudoufu or beef and tofu stew, original yakitori or skewered beef assortments, mochi, plus an alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage. Then visit specialized delicious gyoza dumpling establishment. The last dishes of the night will be at a unique Japanese eatery. Enjoy a tonpeiyaki, or pork omelette plus an abundance of edamame , karaage, Japanese fried chicken with spices together with Japanese pancake/fruits. Another drink of your choice here is included. 13 dishes in all, of course the dishes are subject to availability of dishes, season and restaurant availability.

Visit a traditional tea house located in Dotonbori in the hear of Osaka's Namba/Shinsaibashi district. Take part in a Japanese tea ceremony and taste delicious matcha tea. Listen as your instructor teaches you about the culture, traditions, and etiquette of the tea ceremony. Be shown how to make matcha (green powdered tea) whilst you drink matcha and eat delicious Japanese sweets. Learn from a tea master that has over 10-years experience making tea in a tea house like none other in Osaka. Children are also welcome, and caffeine-free matcha milk is provided. Take photos and videos during the authentic tea ceremony experience to capture memorable family moments.

Join a full-day trip to experience a blend of natural beauty and unique culture from a meeting point in Osaka or Kyoto. Take in the magnificent vistas of Amanohashidate, seek blessings at Chionji Temple, and uncover the secrets of Kyoto at the boathouses of Ine. Accompanied by your guide and driver, venture to Amanohashidate, a sand bar known as one of Japan's three most scenic views. Stretching 3.6 km along the Japan Sea and Amanohashidate Bay, this masterpiece of nature has been formed by coastal sedimentation, adorned with around 8,000 pine trees. Admire white sandy beaches to the east and west – a truly unique natural landscape. See how the shape resembles a bridge reaching towards the sky, giving it the name “Amanohashidate” or Heaven's Bridge. Soak in pure natural beauty and ocean views of the islands. If you wish, take a cable car to Mt. Monju to behold Amanohashidate from an observation deck at your expense. From this vantage point, see Amanohashidate shaped like a dragon soaring into the sky, earning it the name “View of the Flying Dragon”. Enjoy a sightseeing car and attractions designed for all ages. Next, head to the Chionji Temple, also known as Bussharado (a temple for academic success). The temple's gate is the largest in the Tango region. Observe the unique fan-shaped omikuji (fortune-telling paper). When hung upside down, the width of the fan varies, symbolizing gradual improvement. Nearby, see the revolving bridge connecting Amanohashidate and Bussharado on land. When large ships need to pass, the bridge rotates 90 degrees to allow them through. Or head to the Amanohashidate Hot Springs to relax in natural spring waters with a view. Give the outdoor foot bath a try for free. Finally, journey to the charming world of Ine Boathouses, one of Kyoto's hidden gems. Marvel at the small fishing village renowned for its traditional boat-house architecture. Explore Ine on foot or by bicycle, or feed seagulls by boat , all while appreciating the coastal scenery.

"GetYourGuide" users should board after 17:00. Reservation priority. Please reserve your departure time slot in advance through our website. If you board without a reservation, you may not be able to board due to conditions on the day of the cruise. Soak up the sights in Osaka from a unique perspective with this round-trip cruise from the Dotonbori district. Hop aboard a comfortable boat that is equipped with bathroom facilities and begin your sightseeing adventure. Capture pictures of the larger-than-life crab on sing at the famous Kani Douraku restaurant. Pass by the colorful Dotonbori Main Store and see the Dotonbori Glico Man Sign, a huge billboard that was installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company. Travel in comfort on a covered boat and take in flashy signs of the Dotonbori, regardless of the weather. Have a beer along the way with the discount coupon. Return to your meeting point with unforgettable memories of the sights from the water.

Begin your unforgettable journey from the exclusive Osaka Villa Namba or Kyoto VIP Lounge and immerse yourself in a day of wonder! Your adventure starts with a visit the natural beauty of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, one of the most picturesque sights in Japan. As you stroll through the towering bamboo stalks, you will feel as though you have entered another world. The gentle swaying of the bamboo and the serene atmosphere offer a peaceful escape, making it an unforgettable experience. Be sure to stop for a photo with the iconic bamboo backdrop and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Savor an unforgettable dining experience at "Kyoto Wasabi," a charming, centuries-old Kyoto townhouse that has been welcoming guests for over 120 years. Begin your culinary adventure with the epitome of luxury—our exquisite Kobe beef shabu-shabu. Delicately sliced wagyu beef, world-renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich flavor, is gently cooked in a savory broth right before your eyes. Next, immerse yourself in the heart of traditional Kyoto cuisine with our Kyoto Pork Shabu-shabu, where tender pork and silky tofu are simmered in a fragrant, flavorful broth. For a lighter yet equally satisfying option, indulge in our signature Vegetarian Curry Rice, offering a comforting blend of spices and fresh ingredients or indulge in a delicious dinner featuring Kobe beef shabu-shabu, prepared with Japan’s finest wagyu beef, renowned worldwide for its tenderness and rich flavor. Every dish is a celebration of authentic Japanese craftsmanship and flavor. Continue your journey to Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Experience the charm of Nara Park, where you can interact with friendly deer, and visit Todai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure and another UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at Japan’s colossal Buddha statue, standing 15 meters tall. Next, immerse yourself with the Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine designated as an Important Cultural Property. Famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, this iconic shrine creates a stunning tunnel-like pathway up the sacred Mount Inari. As you stroll through the gates, you will encounter a series of shrines, each honoring the deity Inari Okami, who is celebrated for prosperity in business, household safety, and success in various pursuits. At the end of the tour, return by bus with the option to disembark at either Kyoto or Osaka, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred conclusion for the day.

**Kindly prepare your voucher, including Linktivity's provided QR code, in advance before entering.** Entry Times: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM, closing time at 6:00 PM). This ticket provides entry to Osaka Castle. In addition to historical exhibits from the Toyotomi and Tokugawa periods, you can explore the Toyotomi Stone Walls at the Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum. Buying tickets on the same day at the local ticket office can mean long waits. However, by purchasing this ticket online in advance, you can skip the line and go straight to the entrance. Just show your voucher (QR code) for quick check-in. Important Notes: - Free for junior high school students and younger. Junior high school students must present proof of eligibility (e.g., student handbook). - Student rates apply to high school and university students (proof required). *Overseas students are asked to present an International Student Identification Card (ISIC), recommended by UNESCO. * Visitors who purchase student tickets will not be admitted if they fail to present valid student identification on the day of entry. Refunds will not be issued in such cases. * In case of any issues, we recommend overseas students who do not carry an ISIC purchase an adult ticket to avoid any entry difficulties. - Once a purchase has been made, it is impossible to make any cancellations, changes, or refunds. - This ticket can only be used once (re-entry is not allowed). - The ticket also grants entry to the Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum once (re-entry is not allowed). - You can buy tickets for up to 10 individuals who will be admitted simultaneously. However, even if the number of individuals admitted at the same time decreases, the tickets will be utilized for all the individuals at the time of check-in, and cancellations or refunds are not possible. *Please note that the facility may close temporarily for maintenance. Closed during the New Year holiday (December 28th - January 1st). *Ticket valid for 1 month(s) from the purchase date. * Please find the MAP Here: https://content.linktivity.io/supplier-link/osakacastle/VXU85_837bfcce-04a8-4993-9f32-d887132d7d35.pdf