Osaka is a modern city with a rich history. Forget the shopping for this day! Doing a time slip, we will discover Osaka through its different steps from its origins to its contemporary time. We will explore Osaka's foundation, then its religion, political and cultural history.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Sumiyoshi-taisha
Sumiyoshi-taisha, one of the eldest shrine in Japan
Sumiyoshi Taisha was built in 211 and is one of the eldest Japanese shrine with its 1800 years of history.
Sumiyoshi Taisha was built in 211 and is one of the eldest Japanese shrine with its 1800 years of history.
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Shitennoji temple
Shitennoji, one of the first temple of Japan
Built in 593, Shitennoji is one of the eldest temple in Japan. This temple symbolizes the beginning of Buddhism in this country and it can be interesting for us to visit this place.
Built in 593, Shitennoji is one of the eldest temple in Japan. This temple symbolizes the beginning of Buddhism in this country and it can be interesting for us to visit this place.
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Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle, symbol of Osaka
Built in the end of the 16th century and rebuilt in 1931, Osaka castle is full of history and is one of the symbols of Osaka.
Built in the end of the 16th century and rebuilt in 1931, Osaka castle is full of history and is one of the symbols of Osaka.
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Shinsekai District
Shinsekai is one of the modern district of Osaka, symbolizing its greatness in the beginning of the 20th century
Shinsekai, with its tower Tsutenkaku, is magic. This district was built in 1912 and its retro atmosphere make you do a time slip to the 1970s!
Shinsekai, with its tower Tsutenkaku, is magic. This district was built in 1912 and its retro atmosphere make you do a time slip to the 1970s!
Guide fees (transportation, lunch and entrances)