• Ebisubashi Bridge - Initially built to facilitate access to the nearby Ebisu Shrine, this bridge is famously associated with a legendary curse on Osaka’s baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. More practically, it serves as a connection between the Shinsaibashi-suji and Ebisubashi-suji shopping areas.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• Konamon Museum - The Konamon Museum is a venue where visitors can enjoy, learn about, and even make Takoyaki, which is considered the soul food of Osaka.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• Showa-taishu-horumon Dotombori - Showa Taishu Horumon Dotonbori is a restaurant that specializes in horumon, particularly beef offal.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• Hozenji - Established in 1637, Hozenji Temple is dedicated to Fudo Myoo, one of the five guardians of Buddhism. During the 1600s, Namba and the surrounding Dotonbori area flourished as an entertainment hub, hosting kabuki and bunraku performances throughout the district.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• National Bunraku Theatre - Founded in 1984, the National Bunraku Theatre serves as the center for Bunraku in the Kansai region. It features a main hall with 753 seats and a smaller hall with 159 seats. While the main hall primarily hosts Bunraku performances, it also accommodates traditional Japanese dance and other dramatic arts.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• Kuromon Market - Kuromon, meaning “black gate,” began as a fish market around 1822 and gained official market status in 1902. Its name is derived from the black gate of Enmyo Temple, which stood in this area until 1912, the final year of the Meiji Period.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• Namba Yasaka Shrine - The Namba Yasaka Shrine is believed to have been commissioned by Emperor Hanzei in honor of his father, Emperor Nintoku. Originally located in what is now Kawachi Matsubara City, the shrine was relocated to its current site following the construction of Osaka Castle by Hideyoshi Toyotomi.

Visitors will need to explore the surroundings to solve our challenge, which will allow them to proceed to the next location and uncover the story of this place.

• 10 puzzle-based challenges
• Mobile access code for the quest
• Storyline content focused on Osaka’s food and history
• Flexibility: pause and resume anytime

• A physical tour guide

Embark on a journey through time in the “Nation’s Kitchen” and delve into the rich culinary history of Osaka! Solve intriguing clues, uncover hidden foodie secrets, and explore the city’s transformation from the Edo period to the bustling metropolis it is today.

With your smartphone, tackle 10 engaging puzzles as you stroll through iconic areas like Dotonbori, revealing stories about traditional dishes, culinary customs, and cultural rituals at Japanese temples. Each challenge brings you closer to experiencing and appreciating the heart of Kansai’s remarkable food scene. Along the way, you’ll encounter tempting specialties - and it’s highly recommended to sample a few!

What sets this tour apart?
It’s a flavor-filled, interactive walking adventure that combines Osaka’s culinary treasures with captivating historical storytelling and real-world exploration.

Ideal for food enthusiasts, curious travelers, couples, and families seeking a fun and delicious way to explore Osaka.

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