Free tour

Magical temples and a sword polisher's studio visit

4.95

Excellent(20)

Osaka

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Momo

Registered on 14 May 2025

Hello! This is Momo. Thank you for coming to Japan. I’m an artist based in Osaka. I was born and raised in Kyoto, graduated from an art college and worked in Europe. My ancestors have been traditional craftsmen for 400 years and I started this because I wanted you to have a fun experience of our spirituality in Japan. I can't wait to see you:) Instagram : yasuimomo

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Why not enjoy a magical experience in Osaka?
It's just a 5-minute train ride from Tennoji Station, so it's super accessible. Come check out a temple that's over 1,400 years old and explore the underground and heavenly realms. You'll get to learn from a third-generation sword polisher. If you're looking to get away from the crowds, you should check out the tranquility of Japan. Take a stroll through the historic streets with a friendly guide. Check out a powerful shrine and the main temple, which has the oldest dojo. This main hall is known as the largest wooden structure in Osaka Prefecture.

* Now, the sword polisher is busy with a special project, but if you send a request, I’ll check with him and let you know. Feel free to ask anytime!
* A separate fee of 100 yen is required at the last temple

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

9-12 Hirano Motomachi, Hirano Ward, Osaka, 547-0047, Japan

A petite Japanese woman stands at the ticket gate of JR Hirano Station and smile at you :)

Free entry

Kumata Shrine

They say this place brings good luck. You can see the large, 1,000-year-old camphor tree, which is said to be very powerful. The Danjiri Festival, held at the shrine in July, has been celebrated for over 300 years and attracts 300,000 people.

Free entry

Dainenbutsu-ji

This temple is the head temple of one of the 13 sects of Buddhism and is the oldest dojo(place of Buddhist practice). The main hall is famous for being the largest wooden structure in Osaka Prefecture!(They're working on restoring it, and recently, for the first time in three years, you can see the outside of the building.)

Free entry

Katana Museum

This museum is also the studio of a third-generation swordsmith. This is a rare place in Japan where you can see a Japanese sword exhibition and the polishing process together. You can feel the traditional techniques and beauty that have lasted for more than a thousand years.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.