Temple and Shrine Walking Tour in Osaka
Get lucky! This cultural walking tour takes you to visit some of the temples and shrines along the Naniwa Shichi-ko Meguro local tour route in Osaka, plus lunch at a local restaurant.
Highlights
Discuss different cultures and learn about local history with your guide as you visit temples and shrines on the Naniwa Shichi-ko Meguri tour route
Collect stamps at different temples and shrines along the way, and keep your stamp book at the end
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant run by a friend of your guide
Experience Details
To the northeast of the Umeda city center of Osaka, traditional culture still remains amongst the modern city streets. During this Temple and Shrine Walking Tour in Osaka, you can explore the temples and shrines of Osaka beyond those found in your regular guide book! Your local guide will introduce you to the “Naniwa Shichi-ko Meguri”, a local tour which consists of visiting 7 shrines and temples around Osaka.
During this tour you will only visit a few of the temples and shrines, but your guide will teach you about the sacred places and their histories. If you visit them all in your own time, you will gain the benefits of all 7 types of luck represented by each one! For example, different temples are lucky for academic success, good health, well-being of your family and more.
At the start of this cultural tour you will receive your traditional stamp book to collect stamps at each stop. On the way, you will discover fascinating restaurants and shops that are difficult to come by if you were exploring on your own. You will have the chance to experience the local charm of Osaka and have lunch at a restaurant owned by a friend of your guide.
What You Get
Good To Know
- This tour involves walking and commuting by train, so please purchase a one-day pass from the station yourself
- Please note that this tour does not visit all 7 temples and shrines
- Lunch is an omelet roll set meal. Dashi omelet rolls are served with a set of sashimi, tempura, and souvenirs.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet directly at the hostel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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