Explore Osaka on this free tour: from the impressive Yasaka Namba shrine to the hustle and bustle of Dotonbori, discover Kuromon market, Den Den Town anime district and the retro aesthetics of Shinsekai. Discover the Kuromon market, the anime district Den Den Town and the retro aesthetics of Shinsekai, the best mix of culture, gastronomy and neon!
Things to do Free Tour of downtown Osaka
Discover the contrasts of Japan's most vibrant city on this Free Tour of downtown Osaka. A tour designed to capture the essence of the "nation's cuisine" and its fascinating urban culture.
What we will visit:
Visual Icons: We'll start at Yasaka Namba, the shrine with the famous giant lion's head, and continue to the iconic Dotonbori Canal to see the Glico sign.
Tradition and Gastronomy: We will visit the tranquil, moss-covered Hozenji Temple and explore Kuromon Market, the culinary heart of the city. We will also pass by Sennichimae Doguyasuji, the street of food replicas.
Pop and Retro Culture: We will walk through Den Den Town, the paradise of manga and anime, to finish in the Shinsekai district. This neighborhood will surprise you with its nostalgic aesthetics, its giant decorations and the emblematic Tsutenkaku Tower.
This tour is the perfect introduction to understand why Osaka is unique: an explosive mix of spirituality, colorful neon and the best street food in the world.
Included
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street for cookware
Meeting point
7-Eleven Osaka Motomachi 2-chome