Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch

About this experience

We shall visit 5 Osaka's absolute must visit locations with an experienced English guide, with tasty Ramen for lunch. Let’s start the walking tour with us to find the real Osaka at a walking pace, from the perspective of a walker.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 165 min

   You can overlook the city of Osaka from the top of Osaka Castle tower. The castle tower also houses an informative museum about history of Osaka Castle and the Sengoku period. Take a photo with the majesty of Osaka Castle in the background. After the castle, we will take lunch in a very popular ramen shop. Remen is included in the tour fee.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 70 min

   Shitennoji temple was founded in 593 and is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, also the first ever to be built by the state. Learn about the derivation of this temple and many achievements of its founder at that era.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 60 min

   Osaka's Shinsekai is a vibrant, retro district known for its nostalgic atmosphere, colorful streets, and iconic Tsutenkaku Tower. Developed in the early 20th century, it blends old-school charm with modern energy, offering tasty street food like kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and a lively, quirky vibe. Around Tsutenkaku, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the town unique to Shinsekai, and take a commemorative photo with Tsutenkaku and the cityscape in the background.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 70 min

   Enjoy the atmosphere of a lively covered public market that has continued since the Edo period, it has more than 200 years history. The guide will recommend you some tasty local street food in the market.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 50 min

   We will visit the most colorful downtown area in Osaka, which symbolizes Osaka, the city of food. Take a picture with the landmark Glico signboard, end the tour at Hozenji temple.

What's included

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• Transportation fee during the tour
• Local English-speaking guide
• Ramen lunch
• Tour commentary and guidance
• Photo shoot assistance

What's not included

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• Osaka castle entrance fee
• Shitennoji Temple entrance fee

Additional information

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• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This tour is not a private tour. No pick-up service.
• Please be sure to meet at the meeting place by the meeting time.
• Please prepare your rain gear.
• Please prepare comfortable shoes for walking.
• Participants must be aged 12 + to participate in this activity
• Participants required to be good walkers.

Cancellation policy

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