Osaka Shopping Arcade Tour (half-day)

8,500JPY

2.5hours

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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.

Tour includes

  • bilingual guide
  • transportation from meeting to dismissal
  • a little tasting
  • surprise gift
YOUTUBE

ITINERARY

10am (AM tour)-or- 1:30pm (PM tour) ：JR Minami-Morimachi Station

  • 集合

    JR Minamimorimachi Station Google Map

  • 1

    Kombu Shop

  • 2

    Japanese Knife Shop

  • 3

    Tofu

  • 4

    Osaka Temmangu Shrine

  • 終了

    JR Minamimorimachi Station Google Map

12:30pm (AM tour) -or- 4pm (PM tour)：JR Minami-Morimachi Station

1 Kombu Shop

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.


2 Japanese Knife Shop

Japanese 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.

3 Tofu

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.

4 Osaka Temmangu Shrine

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
5 or more people : 8,500 JPY per person
4 or more people : 10,000 JPY per person
3 or more people : 12,000 JPY per person
2 or more people : 15,000 JPY per person
Hours
2.5Hours
Min. number of participants
2 people
Max. number of participants
10 people
Meeting Place and Time
【Morning Start】10:00 at JR Minami-Morimachi Station
【Afternoon Start】13:30 at JR Minami-Morimachi Station
Registration
Registration is possible until 3 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
2 days before: 30%, 1 day before: 50%, on the day: 100%
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.