MARUZEN & JUNKUDO Umeda tours

Great tour of the castle grounds and castle. Mayumi Terayama was our guide and she was excellent. She gave us a history of Japan prior to entering the grounds and then the history of the castle itself. As we were the only ones on the tour she tailored it to what we were interested in. I would definitely recommend!

its a nice experience during the tour they will provide this tranlator audio so they explain to you the history and places during the tour

Raul was a great guide! He was happy to give advice on where else to visit in Osaka and Kyoto too which was helpful. It's such a busy area it's nice to have a guide take you around the best spots and some more hidden gems. Since it was 2 hrs we had time to stop and buy some street food which was delicious. group size: 6 breaks: yes

very great experience … the driver was so nice .. good service… good communication.. they are always available to answer and give the best service .. me and the group are so happy … the tour was so great

If you're on the fence about doing a Go-kart tour, go ahead and do it! Since these karts are electric, they are much quieter and do not emit fumes that you will have to breathe in from the karts in front of you. The tour guide was super nice and took lots of photos, and was great about pointing out interesting sights along the way. This was also the only tour I could find where we were able to see the usual sites but also took us to Osaka Castle (we opted for the 2-hour tour). Since the kart is a 2-pedal system (right gas, left brake) it takes a little bit of getting used to, and also the turn signals don't automatically turn off so you have to rememer to manually turn them off after each turn. You do drive on real roads with regular traffic so if you are not comfortable driving in the city you may want to think about this. The costumes add to the fun and there were lots of people who waved at us and toook our pictures. You won't regret this!

We had a wonderful time; the guide was amazing, and the people we toured with were absolutely lovely. We really got to know the Japanese food culture right on our first stop on this trip. Thank you so much to the team

Marie was excellent. very knowledgeable, great with our kids. she helped with navigating the metro system which is going to be of great benefit to the rest of our trip. highly recommend her for the tour. such a lovely person and a well organised tour. thank you very much

Our 3‑hour tour of Osaka Castle with Marielle was nothing short of exceptional. She combined deep historical knowledge with engaging storytelling, making the centuries of samurai heritage and castle intrigue come alive. Her pacing was perfect — balancing detailed explanations with time to explore and take in the atmosphere. Marielle’s warmth and attentiveness stood out; she anticipated questions, offered thoughtful insights, and ensured everyone felt included. From pointing out hidden architectural details to sharing cultural anecdotes, she transformed the visit into a memorable experience. If you’re visiting Osaka Castle, I wholeheartedly recommend booking a tour with Marielle. She elevates the experience from sightseeing to truly understanding the spirit of the place.

We had a great time in Himeji and Kobe! The atmosphere was so peaceful… slow, calm, and serene. Mr. Cao is a great driver! He is very approachable, friendly, and organized, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience! ✨