The 15 Best Temple & Shrine Tours in Osaka

Osaka: Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, & Minoh Falls Full-day Tour - Meeting at Akatsuki Plaza in JR Osaka Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135Our pick

Escape Osaka for Katsuoji Temple, Daruma dolls, Minoh Falls, and a scenic forest walk with an English-speaking guide.

“This tour was well paced,,,, we had a person with us that had mobility issues with their legs when it came to some steps and uphill inclines and needed frequent rest stops and Adam the tour guide was amazingly respectful and understanding and allowed the group to go at a nice and steady pace all day. There is nothing strenuous about this walking tour at all- theirs some steps spread out over the day and the walk from Minoh waterfall back to Osaka station is easy to do- 90 % flat with very gradual inclines or declines- the scenery is beautiful and all day there were plentiful toilet stops -…”

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Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

2.Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · from $82

See Kyoto’s bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, and the Sagano train in one guided day trip from Osaka for $82.78.

“Our tour guide Masa was amazing! He was knowledgeable and informative, had a great sense of humour and provided us with a fantastic tour. The Romantic train ride was a highlight and I would definitely recommend this tour to others..”

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Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari

3.Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $105Top rated

See Kyoto’s bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day trip from Osaka, with transport, entry fees, and WiFi included.

“Taka and Tom were amazing. The experience and tour was fantastic. They were very friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend taking this tour especially with Taka and Tom.”

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Osaka Temple Cool Foot Bath & Matcha Experience〈45min〉

4.Osaka Temple Cool Foot Bath & Matcha Experience〈45min〉

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · from $34

Slow down in Osaka with a temple tea ceremony, wagashi, matcha ice cream, yukata photos, and a soothing foot bath with massage.

“This is a great way to end my first day in Osaka. A rest for tired feet and a nice introduction to tea and the temple.”

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Osaka: Mind & Spirit Balance Temple Reiki Healing

5.Mind & Spirit Balance Temple Reiki Healing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $161

A two-hour Osaka temple retreat combining Reiki, oil massage, foot bath, yukata photos, incense, and a matcha tea ceremony.

“beautiful spiritual experiebnce. Naomi and Arisa spoiled me and my son, amazing hands, very proffesional. we enjoy very much”

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Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park

6.Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $91

Review of an 11-hour Osaka day trip to Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama, and Nara Park, with free time, round-trip transport, and practical tips.

“Poey tried very hard to speak in 3 different languages in limited time allowed during the trip. Very attended to everyone.”

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Half-Day, Minoh Falls & Nature Trips, Osaka Temple & Shrine Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

7.Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Walk to Minoh Waterfall, visit Daruma-filled Katsuo-ji Temple, and enjoy a guided half-day escape from Osaka for $47.

“Toshi was an excellent guide! He took us to several spots on the way to the waterfall that were unique, local favorites. He was extremely personable and made sure we had fun together. Minoh falls and Katsuoji were beautiful and having Toshi there only improved the experience!”

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Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple

8.Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34

Ride an e-bike from Osaka to Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple, with mountain views, daruma dolls, a small group, and local lunch.

“This e-bike tour in Minoh was an absolute highlight of the trip! It was the perfect way to see the beautiful Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple. The e-bikes were high quality and the guide, Jonathan, was fantastic!”

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Osaka: Temple Tour and Traditional Calligraphy Lesson

9.Temple Tour and Traditional Calligraphy Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Spend an hour at Osaka’s Saishoji Temple with meditation, beginner calligraphy, kanji, matcha, and thoughtful cultural guidance for $20.

“The calligraphy experience at the temple was a lot of fun. The staff were very kind, and I felt at ease in the warm atmosphere from start to finish. I was able to have a moment of calm that is hard to find in everyday life, and I feel it was a valuable experience that allowed me to face myself. I found out about the experience through Viator, but after actually visiting, I was really glad I did. You can participate alone without any hesitation, so I recommend it for those who want to spend some quiet time.”

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Osaka Temple Head Spa &Matcha Facial – Refresh & Glow〈90min〉

10.Osaka Temple Head Spa &Matcha Facial – Refresh & Glow〈90min〉

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Review of Osaka’s 90-minute temple head spa, matcha facial, foot bath, tea ceremony, yukata photos, price, tips, and practical details.

“It was an amazing experience! I would definitely recommend to anyone in Osaka looking for an authentic and relaxing experience. Loved every minute!”

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Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs

11.Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Explore Osaka and Sakai by private car, from Osaka Castle and Shitennoji to Sumiyoshi Taisha, kofun tombs, gardens, and sushi.

“Kevin was amazing. He has lived here for many years, knows the language and customs well. We learned more about the Japanese culture in one day than our previous 9 day bus tour of Tokyo and Kyoto. This was an excellent conclusion of a 2 week vacation.”

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Osaka Morning Tour: Shitennoji Temple, Shinsekai &Doutonbori

12.Osaka Morning Tour: Shitennoji Temple, Shinsekai &Doutonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $74

Explore Shitennoji, Tennoji Park, Shinsekai, and Osaka food on a private English walking tour with takoyaki and local guides.

“This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and amazing local food! Our guide took us to hidden spots and shared great insights about Osaka. If you want a fun and authentic experience, this is the tour to book!”

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Lake Biwa Tour: Shirahige Shrine, Ukimido ,La Collina Omihachiman

13.Lake Biwa Tour: Shirahige Shrine, Ukimido ,La Collina Omihachiman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $65

Review of a Lake Biwa day tour from Osaka with Shirahige Shrine, ropeway views, Ukimido Hall, Sanzen-in Temple, and La Collina sweets.

“Today's one-day tour of Sanzen-in temple ,the White Beard Shrine the Floating Shrine at the Hikone Pavilion of the Lake Biwa Scenic Spot and La Colina was quite enjoyable. The scenery was beautiful, especially La Collina. We also had deliciRead more”

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Nara, Todaiji Temple & Kuroshio Market Day BUS Tour from Osaka

14.Nara, Todaiji Temple & Kuroshio Market Day BUS Tour from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $99

Compare Wakayama Castle, Kuroshio Market, Nara deer, and Todaiji Temple on a 10-hour bus tour from Osaka, with practical tips.

“Wasn’t super impressed with this tour, the price included nothing. No attraction fees, no lunch. Bring cash! Since most all the vendors we encountered only took cash. Also all the temple fees just took cash. The tour guide spoke very broken ERead more”

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