This tour includes a lot of nature walk through
the local beautiful river, green parks,
the sea and a local "must-visit" shrine
called Ebessan in Nishinomiya city, Hyogo
(about 20min by train from Osaka city)
These places are not known as tourist sites
but very popular for locals.
Explore and enjoy the local hidden places!
At your hotel or a particular spot
I will pick you up at your hotel or a particular spot within Osaka City
We take a train to Shukugawa station on Hankyu line (Train fee JPY 280 per person)
We walk towards the sea along
the local river where you can enjoy beautiful clear water, beautiful trees and bridges in Japanese traditional style.
We can walk through the beautiful seaside park.
Nishinomiya-City produces many Japanese Sake breweries and
We stop here enjoy viewing Sake brewing tools in Museum
*Tuesday closed
This is a Shinto shrine as the head shrine of the Ebisu sect of Shinto.
You can enjoy historical and atmospheric architectures here.
We take a train back to Osaka
(Train fee JPY 270 per person)
We say goodbye in front of JR OSAKA Station
JR OSAKA Station
I am originally from this area and
these places are not in the guide books
I would like to show you my beautiful hometown!
Please enjoy Japanese local nature through
walking in the park, along the River
and the sea in Nishinomiya city!
I can also take you to one of the must visit shrines
in the area called Nishinomiya shrine!
Guide fee, Pick-up within Osaka city,
Transportation fee, Food, Drinks, Entrance Fee
Plans, Time & Location can be all flexible based on your request.
please feel free to contact me!
Best Regards
Naoki
Please wear comfortable shoes as we walk a lot
A nice neighborhood tour around Osaka local food. On time pickup, friendly and knowledgeable. Great blend of culture and food enjoyment.
Thank you so much for posting a great review. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! I had such a wonderful time introducing our traditional food, culture and history of Osaka! I really wish that we had been able to go on the food tour all together. I wish your child a quick recovery. Thank you so much again for spending your precious family time with me. Please enjoyed the rest of your stay in Japan. Arigato-Gozaimashita! Best Regards Naoki
I highly recommend Naoki and the Osaka highlights tour! He was so thoughtfu, kind and interesting. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Naoki. Truly an exceptional guide. Easily 5 stars!
Dear Margaret, Thank you so much for spending your precious time with me. I had such a wonderful time guiding you two around in Osaka! I am really really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and also please feel free to contact me if anything I can do to help while you are in Japan. I am looking forward to seeing you two again sometime in the future! Arigatou-Gozaimashita. Best Regards Naoki
I booked a couple of tours with Naoki and this is one of them. We visited many places but what added value was Naoki's knowledge about them and his warm and generous hospitality. It also helped that he spoke perfect English, which left nothing to doubt and made our interactions a breeze.
Dear Jonathan, Thank you so much for spending your precious time posting a great review! I really enjoyed taking you around in the 3 cities and I felt as if we were good friends for a long time trying traditional food, local coffee together and talking about history, culture and people. I remember you everytime I see the red beans pancake shop haha good memories! Thank you again Jonathan for your kind reviw. I hope to see you again in the future!! Best Regards Naoki
We had a wonderful food tour with Naoki on our first night in Osaka. He’s passionate about his city, and is knowledgeable, friendly and fun. He took us to places where local people like to eat, so the food was truly authentic. We visited some interesting places around Dotonburi area, learned the history of these places and gained insight into the history, culture and food of Osaka. Our family really enjoyed this introduction to Osaka and highly recommend Naoki as a guide!
Dear Serena-san, Thank you so much for spending your precious time posting a great review! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I had such a wonderful time walking, laughing and eating together with you and your family! I also felt really warm seeing you all smiling. I hope to see you all again sometime soon in the future! Best Regards Naoki