Hokoku Shrine, inside the castle park, honours Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the man who built the first castle here. A short ride north, Osaka Tenmangu hosts the Tenjin Matsuri every July, and many of these tours are kimono rentals with a photo session at the shrines and castle grounds.
Rent a kimono near Osaka Castle, add hairstyling or a photo session, and plan a memorable walk in traditional dress.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Convenient location! All the staff members are super friendly and speak English 💜 Their makeup application is amazing.”
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412 reviewsFrom $19.75
Discover Osaka's history with a private guided tour of Osaka Castle and Hokoku Shrine, blending storytelling, stunning views, and cultural insight.
★ 5.0“The tour was great!”
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12 reviews2 hoursFrom $45by BITE ME OSAKA
Mystery shrouds the walls of Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, waiting to reveal their hidden tales and enigmatic secrets.
★ 5.0“Guide is very knowledgeable and personable and spoke English well. Most importantly he was flexible and swapped out the shrine for the Osaka History Museum that was so close by the castle. Very enjoyable.”
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5 reviewsFrom $162.88by ALL STAR OSAKA WALK
Get ready to dive into the world of Osaka's cultural treasures with the Full Day Walking Tour in Osaka Castle Temples and Ukiyoe - a journey that promises surprises at every turn.
★ 5.0“Wingki was my tour guide and she was knowledgeable, accommodating, (I was lost and late to the meeting place), friendly, and enthusiastic. My prior day's bus tour with 20+ people, was a starkly different experience. On this one-on-one walking tour with Wingki, I Read more”
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3 reviewsFrom $165.19by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Rent an authentic kimono in Osaka, add hair styling or photography, and explore Shinsaibashi, Namba Shrine, or Osaka Castle.
★ 5.0“The ladies are friendly and easy to talk to. very good service would recommend them if you want a kimono rental and dressing experience in Osaka and it is easy to get to.”
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3 reviews1 hourFrom $11.69
Capture Osaka with a local photographer at the castle, Shinsaibashi, or Namba Yasaka Shrine, with posing help and edited photos.
★ 4.7“We booked a photoshoot at Osaka Castle for 3:30 PM. The photographer arrived on time, and the session went smoothly. The photographer was friendly and provided appropriate guidance, making the photoshoot a pleasant experience.”
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3 reviewsFrom $86.70