This sightseeing tour of Osaka is the most comfortable and practical way to explore the city's most iconic places. You'll see its main monuments aboard an open-top bus and learn about its history with an audio guide in English.
Tour Option
When booking, you can choose between two different options. Both start at Osaka Station JR Expressway Bus Terminal and include a 1-hour tour of the city aboard an open-top double-decker bus with an audio guide in English who will reveal Osaka's secrets and curiosities.
You can see the details of each option below.
Umeda Route
We'll start our tour by heading to one of the most iconic skyscrapers in the city: the Umeda Sky Building, an impressive 173-metre (567 foot) high building that stands out for its futuristic design. We'll continue to Tsuyunoten Shrine, a temple full of history and spirituality.
Then, we'll pass the Japan Mint, a building of great historical significance, and arrive at the majestic Osaka Castle, one of the city's most important monuments built in the 16th century.
Along the way, we'll also see the Osaka Museum of History and the Hachikenya River Station, one of Osaka's oldest river access points, located on the banks of the Okawa River. We'll also admire Osaka City Hall and the headquarters of the Bank of Japan, both representative buildings of the city's economic influence. Finally, we'll see the modern Nakanoshima Festival Tower, a skyscraper that houses offices, shops and cultural spaces.
After an hour's tour of the city's main sights, we'll return to the starting point at the bus terminal.
Namba Route
If you opt for this tour, from the terminal, we'll go to Osaka City Hall and the Bank of Japan. Then, we'll drive along the famous Midosuji Avenue, Osaka's main thoroughfare, where we'll see luxury shops, restaurants and skyscrapers. Afterwards, we'll arrive in Dotonbori, a neighbourhood famous for its neon signs and lively nightlife.
We'll continue our tour in Nipponbashi Denden Town, the hub of electronics and a paradise for manga and anime fans. As we proceed, we'll spot the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower and located in the heart of the Shinsekai neighbourhood.
From there, we'll head towards Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest skyscraper, standing 300 metres (984 feet) high and offering unbeatable views of the city. We'll also pass by Shitennoji Temple, founded in 593. We'll continue our tour through the Tanimachi neighbourhood, famous for its temples and shrines, and see the Nakanoshima Festival Tower.
Finally, we'll drive to the Umeda Sky Building and the Grand Front Osaka, one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in the city.
After an hour of sightseeing, we'll return to the bus terminal.
Children under 6
Although children under 6 can travel for free, they will have to sit on an adult's lap, as they won't have their own seat.
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