Free Tour of downtown Osaka
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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!
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.
Meeting point
7-Eleven Osaka Motomachi 2-chome
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 11:00 (Osaka time)
- Coming up
- 88 departures in 3 months, 5 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is 7-Eleven Osaka Motomachi 2-chome. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
88 departures are listed in the next three months, 5 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00. Times are local to Osaka.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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