• Osaka Tenmangu Shrine - Visit to discover the art of worship at this shrine.

Osaka Tenmangu is a revered Shinto shrine situated in Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City. It is also known by several names, including Tenma Tenjin, Naniwa Sugamo, and Nakajima Tenmangu. Locals fondly refer to it as “Tenma no Tenjin-san.” The Tenjin Festival, celebrated annually from July 24th to 25th, is recognized as one of Japan’s three major festivals and one of Osaka’s top three summer festivals.

• Osaka Museum of Housing and Living - Explore the museum to learn about the lifestyle of Osaka’s people during the Edo period.

Embark on a journey back in time to the historic streets of Osaka and the Edo period!

• Osaka Castle - Explore Osaka Castle by cycling and gain insights into its culture with a local guide.

Osaka Castle boasts a rich history, originating from the Osaka Honganji Temple (Ishiyama Honganji) during the Warring States period. It witnessed the Ishiyama Battle against Oda Nobunaga, was constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, fell during the Siege of Osaka, was reconstructed by the Tokugawa shogunate, suffered destruction by fire during the Meiji Restoration, and underwent post-war park development. It remains deeply intertwined with Japanese history to this day. The stone walls, moats, Otemon Gate, Tamon Yagura, Sengan Yagura, and other historical structures visible today date from the Tokugawa period onwards. The area is designated as a Special Historic Site by the national government, with most ancient buildings recognized as Important Cultural Properties.

• Osaka Castle Park - Cycle through Osaka Castle Park and learn about its culture with a local guide.

Osaka Castle Park, featuring the castle tower at its heart, is a city park centrally located in Osaka.

• 5 hours with a local guide
• Photos taken during the tour
• Lunch Set (Vegetarian menu available ※ Dashi fish broth is still used)
• Green tea & snack
• Bike rental fee

• Helmet
• Insurance
• Additional food (available for purchase)

-Meet up at the front of Family Mart in Tenma-bashi Station!

After that, we will visit one of the oldest temple to see the beautiful five story pagoda. Finally we are heading to the beautiful Osaka Castle, and cycle around its premises. Osaka Castle is located in the middle of a very large park known as Osaka Castle Park. It’s approximately 105 hectares big!!

-Tired from all the biking? Let’s satisfy our hunger with a good old Okonomiyaki break
We’ll take a break to taste Osaka’s soul food: Okonomiyaki. After you’ve enjoyed indulging Okonomiyaki, we’ll also take for a tea break and you can enjoy Japanese Green Tea with a little snack.

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• We recommend obtaining travel insurance on your own before participating.
• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.