Hirano, Super Unique hidden town in Osaka

Omoshiro Travel locates the center of the Hirano old district where is just 10km from the major central town,Dotonbori,Osaka.
This area has developed first in Osaka city and known as “a self-governing town”, surrounded by moats to prevent enemies from invading during the Warring States era and the Edo era.
Since Hirano town escaped from the damage of WWII, many old temples, shrines and houses still remain intact and well-preserved till now.
So residents and visitors can enjoy historic cultures of the town.

– Be involved! Just like neighbor!

We are based on local.People here are very friendly and cooperative!
Therefore we can offer unique & only one contents or experiences for you if you visit Hirano town.
We bet it would be very special memory of your trip in Japan which you can never find from any package tour.

Experience the Historic Town of Hirano

Wander the streets of old town Hirano, visit Senkoji Temple and see the Japanese perspective of hell, meditate with a monk. Try Japanese sweets, pop into small town museums and get to know the locals.

Check out this tour

Hirano Old Town Walking Tour

~Let’s get to know the locals!～ 8H approx.【City:Osaka】

*** Highlights ***

◆Deep local walking

◆Hell hall at Senkoji Temple

◆Meditation

◆Bento lunch ＆　Japanese Sweets

◆Visit small Town Museums (“Sword” or “Traditional Toy” or “Traditional Sweets” depending on owner’s availability )

◆Try Interviewing a local

 

Itinerary

[9:00] A guide will meet you at your hotel → Transfer to Hirano station by train → Walking tour around historical & unique site in Hirano → Have lunch & tea break → Tour ends at your hotel [17:00]

*Tour duration is flexible. Please ask upon request.

Departure Dates

On request (flexible)

Meeting Point / Time

Your hotel in Osaka / 9:00a.m. (flexible)

Tour Price

Please ask us (per person) 

Inclusions

Guide (EN), Lunch Box, Tea with Sweets, Entrance Fee, Meet up and Drop off at hotel within Osaka, Train Ticket to Hirano station (Round trip)

Exclusions

Hotel,Travel insurance,Option 

Options

– Request private vehicle or bus 🚙🚌♿ – Request other elements ( select from below )
Hirano Town is our home base. Please feel free to request your idea! We have various networks here!

What we can offer more contents in Hirano Old Town
-Feel free to request!

cook rice ball

Meet with same generation

Home visit

Try public bath

temple lodging

Try green tea

old fashioned toy museum

Visit sword polisher

pray at local temple

Learn classical play of Japan

interview to local

tea ceremony

Hell hall

meditation

town meeting