About This Tour
Your guide, Ai, is a Japanese government-certified English tour guide interpreter since 2015; an award-winning, magazine-covered photographer; and holds graduate degrees: MA in Japanese Pedagogy from Columbia U in 2025 and MBA in tourism and hospitality management from Kyoto U in 2020. After graduating from Columbia, she teaches Japanese language at one of the liberal arts colleges in US mainland. Ai: This is a private, customized tour for luxury travel by a private taxi that will visit the most popular tourist spots in Osaka: Osaka Castle, vibrant southern Namba to Dotonbori riverside and Shinsaibashi shopping area, and Umeda Sky Building at the end of the day to see the sunset. For lunch and/or dinner, I will arrange the top-notch restaurant in town. Since all transportations and entrance fees are included, the only additional cost would be your meals. Pick up and drop off at Kobe/Osaka Cruise Port, Shin-Osaka Station, and any hotels in Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe/Nara City are available.
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Umeda Sky Building (Note: Lantan decorations may change every year.)
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Ai Amemiya
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Common questions about Osaka One-day Taxi Tour by an Ivy Leaguer Guide & Photographer
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by Ai Amemiya, a local sightseeing provider in Osaka.
What's included?
This tour includes Entrance fees of Osaka Castle & Umeda Sky Building 25,600 JPY/8 pax, private taxi around 73,150 JPY, incl pick up/drop off, and Free unlimited photography by a professional photographer. Additional amenities and services are included. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 6 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
Can I cancel this tour?
If weather conditions are unsafe, the tour may be canceled by the operator. In such cases, you'll be offered a refund or reschedule.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. All necessary equipment is provided.
What to expect on this tour?
This sightseeing experience lasts approximately 6 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Entrance fees of Osaka Castle & Umeda Sky Building 25,600 JPY/8 pax and more.
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