Experience the charm of Nostalgic Osaka on a Machiya Walking Tour in the Karahori area. Explore hidden shops, local markets, and learn how to make Tatami mats. Join us now!
Experience the charm of Nostalgic Osaka on a Machiya Walking Tour in the Karahori area. Explore hidden shops, local markets, and learn how to make Tatami mats. Join us now!
- Inoue Seijosho - Discover the art of making Tatami mats (traditional Japanese floor mats). The shop master will demonstrate the materials and the Tatami-making machine.
- Karahori Shopping Street - Experience local daily life on this shopping street. Feel like a local as you stroll through the nostalgic and historical Karahori area, filled with…
- Inoue Seijosho - Discover the art of making Tatami mats (traditional Japanese floor mats). The shop master will demonstrate the materials and the Tatami-making machine.
- Karahori Shopping Street - Experience local daily life on this shopping street. Feel like a local as you stroll through the nostalgic and historical Karahori area, filled with over 100-year-old Machiya houses. Some of these houses have been renovated into cafés and shops, offering unique items and foods you won’t find at airport souvenir shops. Enjoy local delicacies like tofu, fried chicken, and steamed buns.
- クーデリーカフェ - A hidden café in a renovated old house, offering unique items not found at airport souvenir shops.
- Maruyo-shoten - Established in 1765, this bonito shop has over 250 years of history. Learn about authentic bonito here.
- chocolatier Ek Chuah, Karahori “Kura” Main Shop - Arguably the best chocolate shop in Osaka.
- Len - Karahori Residence Refurbished Commercial Complex - A traditional house renovated into a shop complex, perfect for finding unique souvenirs.
- Bookcafe “mori” - A hidden café in an alley, located next to the original moat wall of Osaka Castle, which dates back to the 15th century.

- Bottled water provided
- Bottled water provided
- Meals
- Tea and coffee
- Meals
- Tea and coffee
Discover Nostalgic Osaka, a unique experience just a 20-minute walk from downtown, offering a contrasting side to Dotonbori. This area, untouched by the fires of World War II, provides a glimpse into the past. The tour is led by Chieko, a local guide who also speaks Korean.
In the Karahori area, explore hidden gems like mazes and numerous Machiya, which…
Discover Nostalgic Osaka, a unique experience just a 20-minute walk from downtown, offering a contrasting side to Dotonbori. This area, untouched by the fires of World War II, provides a glimpse into the past. The tour is led by Chieko, a local guide who also speaks Korean.
In the Karahori area, explore hidden gems like mazes and numerous Machiya, which are traditional merchant houses. Along these less-traveled paths, remnants of the 15th-century Osaka Castle can be found.
The highlight of this tour is venturing into areas not featured in guidebooks, perfect for capturing stunning photographs. Visit hidden shops, including select shops and cafés tucked away in alleys, offering unique items not available in typical souvenir stores. Stroll through the local market street to observe the daily life of residents.
The tour also includes a visit to a Tatami mat shop, where participants can learn the art of making these traditional Japanese floor mats.
Join in and enjoy the charm of Nostalgic Osaka! The walking tour lasts approximately two hours and is free for preschool children.
- *One notes :Pls. do NOT disturb inhabits during hidden paths walking. Granpa and granma still live in here. Other things to note
- In case you late over 15mins, You can NOT join the trip cs to respect other guests time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.