Osaka Market & Shopping Arcade Tour

15000JPY

4 Hourshours

Explore Japan’s longest shopping arcade and a major food market with your bilingual guide. Interact with the craftspeople and shopkeepers of at least 3 specific shops that have contributed to Osaka’s world-renowned food culture for decades. Some for centuries!



Interact with local experts who can answer your questions about Japanese culinary heritage and daily living in Osaka. Eat your heart out at a delicious lunch spot. And look forward to finding the perfect gift or souvenir to remember your special day in Osaka.

The tour concludes with a visit to Osaka Tenmangu shrine, one of the city’s most important Shinto places of worship, where you will have a chance to make an offering and learn the basics about Shinto shrines.

Limited food samples will be offered during the tour. Please understand that the tour will allow you to taste the authentic flavors of Osaka. Your guide will be able to recommend dinner restaurants after the tour is over.

*Accommodations can be made same-day for vegetarians. Please inquire for other dietary restrictions.

Tour Video

ITINERARY

10:00 JR Temma Station

16:00 Osaka Metro Minami-Morimachi Station

1Japanese tea shop

Japanese tea shop
Refresh with a cup of tea as you learn about the varieties of tea and the cultural significance of this traditional drink. Plus get tips on how to select high quality tea and brewing advice.

2Purara Tenma Market

Purara Tenma Market
Experience one of Osaka’s historic wholesale markets. Peruse the various fresh and preserved ingredients that are integral to Japanese cuisine.

3Lunch

Lunch
Visit a popular restaurant for okonomiyaki, arguably Osaka's most famous dish. Grill your own Osaka-style okonomiyaki at the table with your favorite toppings.

4Tofu Shop

Tofu Shop
Hear from a passionate tofu-maker about his dedication to quality and the value he puts on choice ingredients.

5Japanse Knife Shop

Japanse Knife Shop
Step into a knife shop steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. Learn about the intricacies of different Japanese style knives from an 8th generation knife-maker. If you wish, we can also help you with your specific shopping needs.

6Kelp Store

Kelp Store
Unravel the history of Osaka’s traditional flavors. Believe it or not—the secret’s in the seaweed!

7Free walk with guide

Free walk with guide
What with being Japan’s longest shopping arcade, there is a lot to see and a variety of specialty stores. We can explore other shops at your request.

8Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
This simple shrine tour will give you all the basics. Learn about worship, amulets, and the concept of luck.

TOUR OVERVIEW

Price
Adult (1 people or more) : 15,000 JPY / person
Child (1 people or more) : 10,000 JPY / person

* Adult: 18 years and older | Child: 6-17 years old

Hours
4 Hours
Cancellation Policy
Booking Deadline
Booking available until 28 days before departure
Minimum group size
2 people
Max capacity
12 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).
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.