Top Osaka Religious Tours

Eat your way around Osaka on this tantalizing foodie tour, where your local guide will take you to a handful of hidden eateries that have been featured on the hit Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil." Over the course of the tour, sample a variety of different dishes that range from gyoza to takoyaki to kitsune udon and more. You’ll also try two drinks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to give you a full picture of the food and drink culture of the area.

Get a taste of local life in Osaka on a walking tour of Japan’s third largest city. Witness Osaka’s different faces, from bustling business center to historic cultural hub, as you follow your guide through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods. Stroll along the lively waterfront of the Dotonbori entertainment district; visit the landmark Hozenji temple; and ride the subway like a local. Get an insight into Japanese cuisine and sample local specialty Kushikatsu as you explore traditional Shinsekai.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amemura, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

The UNESCO-listed temple settlement of Mount Koya is the center of Shingon Buddhism and one of Japan's most sacred sites. Discover this magical place on a private full-day walking tour departing from Osaka. You guide will personalize your experience in line with your personal interests and provide insights into the traditions and spirituality of Mount Koya.

Explore Osaka just like a local: On a bicycle. Pedal through the streets of the city on your way to its best sites, including Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple, and Shin Sekai, and follow your guide to some lesser-known attractions. Along the way, get insight into this fascinating city; its contribution to the history of feudal Japan, its distinctive dialect and culture, and its remarkable food scene—which you get a taste of by refueling with lunch at a local spot.

See the historical highlights of Hiroshima on a comprehensive full-day tour from Osaka. Ride on the super-speed bullet train to Hiroshima then board a boat to the idyllic Miyajima Island, home to the splendid Itsukushima Shrine. Return to Hiroshima to feel emotionally stirred by the magnificent Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, in which intriguing exhibitions speak eloquently of the atomic bomb dropped on the city in 1945. Fully immerse yourself in Japan’s fascinating culture during this enriching excursion. Enjoy convenient transportation from a central Osaka location on this tour.

Go off the beaten track—and avoid tourist traps—on this nighttime walking tour of Osaka. In a small group of no more than six people head for the foodie districts of Tenma and Kyobashi to sample local dishes, enjoy a few drinks, and get to know the locals.

et to know the lore, history, and must-see spots in Osaka on this guided tour in Osaka. At Osaka Castle, you'll learn about Hideyoshi, the beloved hero who built the castle and castle lore. At Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, you'll shop, dine, and stroll through the 600 shops in the arcade. This tour will use public transportation to get around. Dining, shopping, and transportation fees are not included in the tour fee.

I’m a native Osaka people. My mother high school has Shinto; Japanese original religion, and I had Shinto classes and routine tests also. I read Kojiki which is Shinto bible. I touched the Shinto way of thinking, and it made me feel important that I visit Shinto shrine as Japanese. Now I regularly visit a local shrine near the place I’m living in. Currently, I’m managing own hostel in Osaka, it’s fun that I can share the experiences for the guest from all over the world. In Osaka, there is a pilgrim's journey called “Naniwa Shichi-kō Meguri” visiting Japanese Buddism Shinto shrines. The concept is “Bringing you seven types of luck” and “You can get seven benefits”. This tour is also a stamp rally, we visit temples and shrines and collect their red ink stamps in your own traditional stamp book. I give you the traditional stamp book when we start the tour. I enjoyably tell you about the history of each shrine and temple we visit. Of course, I love to talk about cultural exchange also.

This tour simply includes two parts. One is that local Kimono specialist lent Kimono outfit and instruct how you can put those on. Second is that the tour guide take you to Sumiyoshi Trisha shrine and Kohama shopping street. This guide enable you to learn not only sight's history but also local culture. And in the house where you'll wear Kimono, there's replica Katana(similar to real one). So you can hold it and take photos with Samurai posture.

Both Japanese and foreign tourists like to collect goshuins at temples and shrines. So, I will help you to take 4 - 7 goshuins during this tour. First of all, we visit Harukas Garden of Abeno Harukas. It's located on the 16th floor of Abeno Harukas without entrance fee. Please check the pictures of Harukas Garden. Next, we visit Horikoshi Shrine and Shitennoji Temple which were established by Prince Shotoku in 593. At Shitennoji you can walk up to the top of 5-story pagoda. We also visit the temples and shrines below around Tennoji Park. You will be able to get 4-7 goshuins at the following places: 1. Horikoshi Shrine - stamp goshuin 2. Shitennoji Temple - handwriting goshuin 3. Oe Shrine - handwriting goshuin 4. Kiyomizu Temple (Osaka) - 2 handwriting goshuins 5. Yasui Shrine - stamp goshuin 6. Isshinji Temple - handwriting goshuin Please note that if the staff is not in the office at shrines or temples, you cannot take a goshuin. But you will be able to get at least 4 goshuins.