What makes this tour unique

• Skip the crowds and take a refreshing ride to Osaka Castle, guided by a trustworthy local guide.
• Set foot in Osaka Castle and a shrine to learn it’s well-kept secrets and history .
• Everything is included. Simply get on your bike and ride off into the wind!

What’s included

• 5 hours with a local guide: An English-speaking guide
• Lunch: Vegetarian menu available ※ Dashi (fish broth) is still used / No vegan and gluten-free menu is available
• Bike Insurance: Bodily injury liability insurance is included
• Bike rental fee: See images / videos for a bike type
• Green tea & snack: while a small break during the tour
• Photos during the tour: You’ll get photos taken during the tour by your guide after the tour via email.

Highlights

Meet up at Family Mart near Tenmabashi station!

Don’t worry about getting lost to get to our meeting point. We’re going to meet up at the convenience store, Family Mart, in Tenma-bashi station, where we will rent a cool cross bike! From the store, we’ll pass through the cycling roads and head towards local shrines and a shopping street!!

Family Mart

Visit a museum about the past and present of Japan to feel and see the old times of Japan!

After checking the local shrine and shopping street, we will visit a museum about the past and present of Japan. Here, we can see how people in the Edo era lived and how the city looked like. After this experience, you will see how the city has changed now by riding a bicycle!

Then, we’ll head to Osaka Castle!

Head towards the beautiful Osaka Castle, and cycle around its premises.

Before going to Osaka castle, it’s time to have lunch! We will have Osaka local lunch such as Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba, or lunch plate. Osaka Castle is located in the middle of a very large park known as “Osaka Castle Park”. It’s approximately 105 hectares big!! So instead of taking a long walk and using up all your energy for the day, why not ride a bicycle?! You’ll also feel the nice breeze as you cycle near to the castle. On top of that, we’ll take a stroll and take photos with the Osaka Castle! Finally, we will visit a small cafe where we can try Matcha with some snacks!

General Information

Itinerary

• Meet in front of Family Mart in Tenma-bashi Station
• Osaka Tenmangu
• The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
• Lunch
• Osaka Castle
• Local tea house
• End of the tour at Tenma-bashi Station

Remarks

• Cycling under the influence of alcohol, and using a smartphone while cycling are strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Penalties will be imposed on violators, as well as on bicycle providers and fellow passengers. (Smartphone use is allowed when the bicycle is stopped.)
• Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, limited choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available.
• Anyone over 150cm ( 4′11″)tall can join this tour.
• Rental bike is included (Helmet is not included)
• Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling.
• Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather and operation.
• Please note that there might be other participants
• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.
• Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.
• Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
• 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.
• Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
• You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
• Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.

Cancel Policy

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
• Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time (depending on availability).
• The tour would be cancel If there is a 40% or more of rain probability. (In case of cancellation we will send a message one day before the tour)

Dietary Information

Dietary Accommodation

Inform us about any dietary preferences or restrictions in advance.

Included Allergens

We cannot be held responsible for any food allergens present at street food stalls during the tour.

• eggs
• gluten
• shellfish