Osaka Shopping Arcade Tour (half-day)
12500JPY
2 Hourshours
Take this chance to meet the craftspeople and shopkeepers of Japan’s longest shopping arcade with a bilingual guide. You’ll experience Japanese food culture, get a glimpse of daily living in Osaka, and visit one of the city’s biggest shrines in a short time—2.5hours.
Deepen your knowledge of Osaka’s food culture and charms on this walking tour. We will take you to 3 specialty shops that have contributed to Osaka’s world-renowned culinary culture for decades. Some for centuries! Local experts and business owners can answer your questions with the help of your bilingual guide.
This tour is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift for yourself or someone special while learning about Osaka’s culinary heritage. The tour concludes with a visit to Osaka Tenmangu shrine, where you will have a chance to make an offering and learn the basics about visiting Shinto shrines.
Limited food samples will be offered during the tour. Your guide will be able to recommend restaurants after the tour.
ITINERARY
10am (AMtour)-or- 1:30pm (PMtour) ：JR Minamimorimachi Station
- Meeting point
JR Minamimorimachi StationGoogle Map
Kombu Shop
Kunishige Knife Shop
Maeda Tofu
Osaka Temmangu Shrine
- Dismissal
JR Minamimorimachi StationGoogle Map
12:30pm (AMtour) -or- 4pm (PMtour)：JR Minamimorimachi Station
Kombu Shop
Ever wondered why kelp (<em>kombu</em>) is so important in Japanese cuisine? Where does it come from? And how do you use it? Unravel the history of kombu as a historically important ingredient and the ultimate source of <em>umami</em> in <em>dashi</em> soup stock.
Kunishige Knife Shop
While learning about the history of craftsmen from the previous generation, learn how to sharpen and maintain knives at this store. If you wish, we can also help you with your special shopping needs.
Maeda Tofu
Learn about the process of making tofu, its ingredients, and the craftsman's thought to authentic Japanese food, which the craftsman feels is important.
Osaka Temmangu Shrine
A "friendly" shrine tour with a bilingual guide. Learn more about worship, amulets, and the concept of bad luck.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Price
Adult (1 people or more) : 12,500 JPY / person
Child (1 people or more) : 9,000 JPY / person
* Adult: 18 years and older | Child: 6-17 years old
Hours
2 Hours
Cancellation Policy
12 hours before: 100%, 1 days before: 50%, 2 days before: 30%
Booking Deadline
Booking available until 14 days before departure
Minimum group size
2 people
Max capacity
10 people
Planning & Operating Company
Shimatoworks Inc.
Awaji Island will be sold as a travel agency, while Osaka will only provide contents (This project will be implemented by the travel agency handling the tour (organized tour or arranged tour). (This plan is to be conducted by the travel agency that handles the tour (either a tour planning company or arranged tour).
Awaji Island will be sold as a travel agency, while Osaka will only provide contents (This project will be implemented by the travel agency handling the tour (organized tour or arranged tour). (This plan is to be conducted by the travel agency that handles the tour (either a tour planning company or arranged tour).
Other Notes
The event will be held rain or shine. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, such as an advisory or warning, we will notify you by 3:00 p.m. the day before.
Please wear comfortable walking clothes and shoes.
No parking is available. Please come by public transportation.
Please wear comfortable walking clothes and shoes.
No parking is available. Please come by public transportation.
