• Dotombori District - Stroll along Dotonbori street, famous for its large billboards and numerous eateries offering local delicacies like Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
• Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - This 150-meter shopping street is filled with specialty stores offering a wide range of cooking utensils and kitchen items. The arcade, with its diverse selection of appliances, tableware, and cooking accessories, provides an intriguing contrast to the nearby fresh food market at Kuromon Ichiba and is a great place to find unique souvenirs.
• Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - A must-visit in Osaka, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is a vast shopping arcade featuring cosmetics stores, apparel shops, and restaurants, stretching 600 meters. It has been a bustling retail hub since the mid-18th century when the renowned kimono shop Matsuya opened, later becoming Daimaru Department Store. The evolution of Shinsaibashi-suji mirrors the growth and transformation of Osaka.

Explore Shinsaibashi-suji to experience Japan’s passion for retail. Walking south along Shinsaibashi-suji leads to the neon-lit Dotonbori Bridge!

• Kuromon Market - Kuromon Market is renowned for its summer conger pike and winter Fugu. At least 10% of the seafood shops specialize in Fugu and Hamo. This lively, covered market stretches about 580 meters, housing around 150 shops and is always bustling with visitors. It offers everything from fresh seafood, blowfish, and soft-shelled turtle specialty shops to restaurants, fruit and vegetable stalls, butchers, pickled goods, dried foods, Japanese sweets, and Western cakes.
• Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine - Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, “Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine”) in Osaka is one of Japan’s oldest shrines. Established in the 3rd century before Buddhism’s introduction, it showcases a unique style of shrine architecture, Sumiyoshi-zukuri, uninfluenced by the Asian mainland. Only two other shrine architecture styles are considered purely Japanese: Shinmei-zukuri at the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri at Izumo Taisha.
• Shitennoji - Shitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan’s oldest temples and the first built by the state. Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who advocated for Buddhism in Japan, the temple’s buildings have been reconstructed multiple times to maintain the original 6th-century design.

The outer temple grounds are free to enter, but there is a fee for the inner precinct, the Gokuraku-jodo Garden, and the treasure house. Within the pebble-covered courtyard of the inner precinct stands a five-storied pagoda that can be entered and ascended, along with the Main Hall (Kondo) where Prince Shotoku is enshrined as a statue of Kannon.

• Umeda Sky Building - The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a remarkable skyscraper in Osaka’s Kita district, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. Also known as “New Umeda City,” the 173-meter tall building consists of two towers connected by the “Floating Garden Observatory” on the 39th floor, offering stunning city views from its windows and open-air deck. The basement features a restaurant floor replicating a town from the early Showa Period, while offices occupy most other floors.
• Osaka Castle - Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, renowned for its stunning five-story structure and a history spanning nearly 450 years.
• The National Museum of Art, Osaka - The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is an underground museum on Nakanoshima island in central Osaka, housing a significant art collection.
• Shinsekai - Shinsekai, “The New World,” features the Tsutenkaku, Osaka’s Eiffel Tower, kushikatsu, and Billiken, the God of wealth and money. Shinsekai also hosts Spa World, a vast bath complex with numerous pools on European and Asian-themed floors (enjoyed naked and gender-separated).
• Keitaku-en Garden - Keitakuen Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Osaka’s Tennoji Park. Designed in the early 20th century, it features a central pond, carefully arranged rocks, seasonal plants, and pathways reflecting classic Japanese aesthetics. The garden offers a serene escape from the city, with scenic views of nearby Osaka skyscrapers creating a unique blend of nature and urban life.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private transportation
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Join us for an in-depth walking journey through the lively city of Osaka, led by our seasoned English-speaking guides who are also government-certified! We’ll check out Osaka’s stunning castle, sample iconic Takoyaki in the famed Dotonbori District and embrace the old-school atmosphere of the Shinsekai District, known for its oversized blowfish lantern. During your day, the myriad spirited and alive attractions of Osaka will captivate you. Worked up an appetite from all the sightseeing? Osaka, dubbed as the ‘Kitchen of Japan’, is ready to tantalize you with its plethora of rich local dishes. Secure your tour with us in Osaka for the best okonomiyaki dining spots!

After you’ve placed your booking, a guide will follow up to discuss your customized tour. Nominate 2 to 3 locations you’re keen to explore and your guide will design a personalized route. If you’re unsure of where to go, allow the guide to propose their curated itinerary based on your preferences.
We invite you to discover the distinctive culture of Osaka with us! Or, as per the colloquial Osaka language, ‘Maido’!

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.