Katsuo-ji Temple, Sanda Outlets & Arima Onsen Day Tour from Osaka
A day trip from Osaka combining Katsuo-ji Temple, a photo stop at Kobe Port, and a soak in historic Arima Onsen.
- Visit Katsuo-ji Temple, known for its daruma dolls and association with victory and good fortune
- Stop at Kobe Port for photos of the city's waterfront
- Wander the traditional streets of Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns
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C-9-person group tour [Osaka meeting point pick-up and drop-off] - English
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September 2026
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What's included
- Shared transport in a 10-seater minibus for up to 9 people
- English-speaking service
- Visit to Katsuo-ji Temple
- Photo stop at Port of Kobe
- Visit to Arima Onsen
- Transport via licensed commercial vehicle
About this ticket
Join this small-group tour in a 10-seater minibus with an English-speaking service. Your day covers Katsuo-ji Temple, a photo stop at Kobe Port, and a visit to Arima Onsen. The tour begins and ends at a designated meeting point in Osaka.
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Onsen entry fees
- Gratuities
Practical info
This ticket is valid for your selected date. The tour group is limited to a maximum of 9 passengers. Pick-up and drop-off are at a designated meeting point in Osaka.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Please follow the instructions on your voucher for the exact meeting point location and time.
Important notes
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Oversized luggage, wheeled suitcases, baby strollers, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted.
A small-group tour for up to 9 people with an English service, starting from a central Osaka meeting point.
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September 2026
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D-door-to-door transfer for 9 in Osaka
A small-group tour for up to 9 with hotel pick-up from within the Osaka Loop Line area.
Door-to-door hotel pick-up and drop-off (for hotels in the Osaka Loop Line area) · Shared transport in a 10-seater minibus for up to 9 people · English-speaking service · +4 more
Non-refundable
From
£88.15
per person
What's included
- Door-to-door hotel pick-up and drop-off (for hotels in the Osaka Loop Line area)
- Shared transport in a 10-seater minibus for up to 9 people
- English-speaking service
- Visit to Katsuo-ji Temple
- Photo stop at Port of Kobe
- Visit to Arima Onsen
- Transport via licensed commercial vehicle
About this ticket
This small-group tour includes door-to-door transfers from your hotel if it is located within the Osaka Loop Line area. You will travel in a 10-seater minibus with an English-speaking service to visit Katsuo-ji Temple, Kobe Port, and Arima Onsen. At the end of the day, you will be dropped off back at your hotel.
What's not included
- Pick-up from hotels outside the Osaka Loop Line area
- Food and drinks
- Onsen entry fees
- Gratuities
Practical info
This ticket is valid for your selected date. Pick-up is available from hotels located within the Osaka Loop Line area. The tour group is limited to a maximum of 9 passengers.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Please follow the instructions on your voucher to arrange your hotel pick-up.
Important notes
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Oversized luggage, wheeled suitcases, baby strollers, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted.
A small-group tour for up to 9 with hotel pick-up from within the Osaka Loop Line area.
F-English Private Charter with Flexible Itinerary Adjustments
A private day-tour charter for your group in a 10-seater minibus, with the option to adjust the itinerary.
Private charter of a 10-seater minibus · Flexible itinerary adjustments · English-speaking service · +4 more
Non-refundable
From
£70.70
per person
What's included
- Private charter of a 10-seater minibus
- Flexible itinerary adjustments
- English-speaking service
- Visit to Katsuo-ji Temple
- Photo stop at Port of Kobe
- Visit to Arima Onsen
- Transport via licensed commercial vehicle
About this ticket
Book a 10-seater minibus for your group's exclusive use on this day tour with an English-speaking service. You will visit Katsuo-ji Temple, Kobe Port, and Arima Onsen, with the freedom to make reasonable adjustments to the schedule. This option offers a more personalised pace for your day out.
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Onsen entry fees
- Gratuities
Practical info
This ticket is for a private charter on your selected date, priced per person. The vehicle is a 10-seater minibus for your group only. You will need to provide your pick-up location after booking.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Please follow the instructions on the voucher to confirm your pick-up location and any itinerary requests.
Important notes
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Oversized luggage, wheeled suitcases, baby strollers, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted.
A private day-tour charter for your group in a 10-seater minibus, with the option to adjust the itinerary.
About this experience
This day tour takes you beyond Osaka to three distinct corners of the Kansai region, starting at Katsuo-ji Temple, a mountain temple long associated with victory and perseverance. Its grounds are lined with rows of small daruma dolls left by visitors praying for success, and you'll have time to wander the peaceful complex and take in the setting. From there, the tour heads to Kobe Port for a photo stop along the city's waterfront, a chance to see one of Japan's major port cities without a full detour into central Kobe.
The day ends in Arima Onsen, considered one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns. You can stroll its narrow, traditional streets, browse local shops, and take in the atmosphere of a destination that's been drawing visitors for centuries. Transport runs in green-plate licensed commercial vehicles, and depending on the option booked, you can travel as part of a small group of up to 9 people or arrange a private charter with a flexible itinerary.
Group travelers meet at a set pick-up point in Osaka, while the small-group option includes door-to-door hotel transfers for hotels within the Osaka Loop Line area. Either way, this tour covers a temple, a port city photo stop, and a historic onsen town in a single day out from Osaka.
What to expect
The day begins with pick-up in Osaka, either from a designated meeting point or directly from your hotel if you've chosen the door-to-door option. The first stop is Katsuo-ji Temple, where you can explore the grounds at your own pace, see the temple's famous daruma dolls, and learn about its centuries-old association with victory and perseverance. From the temple, the route continues to Kobe Port for a brief photo stop along the waterfront.
The final stop is Arima Onsen, where you'll have time to walk through the town's old streets, browse local shops, and soak up the atmosphere of one of Japan's oldest hot spring destinations. Those on the private charter option can adjust the itinerary's pace and timing, while the small-group and standard group options follow a set route back to Osaka at the end of the day.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be walking around temple grounds and the streets of Arima Onsen
- Bring a change of clothes or a small towel if you plan to visit an onsen bathhouse in Arima
- Check pick-up point details in advance if you've booked the group tour rather than door-to-door transfer
- Pets are not permitted on the tour
- Pack a light jacket, as temperatures can be cooler in the mountains around Katsuo-ji
- Bring cash for small purchases, snacks, or onsen entry fees in Arima
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning that once booked, no refunds will be issued if your plans change. This applies to all ticket types, including the private charter, door-to-door transfer, and group tour options. Therefore, it is essential to ensure your availability for the chosen date before making a reservation. If you need to cancel, you will not receive any reimbursement. Please consider this policy when booking your tour.
