Osaka Market & Shopping Arcade Tour

17,000JPY

6hours

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 includes

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

YOUTUBE

ITINERARY

10:00 JR Temma Station

集合

JR Temma Station Google Map
1

Japanese tea shop
2

Purara Tenma Market
3

Lunch
4

Tofu Shop
5

Japanse Knife Shop
6

Kelp Store
7

Free walk with guide
8

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
終了

Osaka Metro Minami-Morimachi Station Google Map

16:00 Osaka Metro Minami-Morimachi Station

1 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.

2 Purara Tenma Market

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

3 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.

4 Tofu Shop

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

5 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.

6 Kelp Store

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

7 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.

8 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

Hours

6Hours

Min. number of participants

2 people

Max. number of participants

10 people

Meeting Place and Time

Registration

Registration is possible up to 3 days prior to departure

Cancellation Policy

2 days before: 30%, 1 day before: 50%, same 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.