Tastes of Downtown Osaka

This tour starts at Tourist Information NAMBA, where you'll meet the tour leader and the group. Please arrive 10 minutes before pick-up time. From here, you'll walk to Nankai Namba Station and take the Nankai Line towards Sumiyoshi Taisha Station.

You'll arrive at Sumiyoshi Taisha (also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine), one of Japan's oldest shrines. Every New Year, around 2,000,000 visitors make their way to this site to pray for prosperity and good health. Learn about the shrine's history, and soak up the natural beauty and peaceful spiritual atmosphere of the site.

Next up, it's time to experience old-world, vintage Osaka with a ride on the only tramcar in Osaka, which is over 100 years old. The tram will bring you to Ebisu-cho Station.

Time for a stroll in the retro Shinsekai district famous for its street foods, lively shopping streets, local izakayas, quirky game centers, and nostalgic vibes.

For lunch, immerse yourself in Osaka’s culinary culture with a hands-on takoyaki-making experience. Takoyaki is a popular Japanese street food—crispy, savory batter balls filled with octopus, green onions, and pickled ginger.

While learning the art of takoyaki making, enjoy other iconic local dishes like kushikatsu skewers, all prepared and served freshly alongside your homemade takoyaki.

After lunch, you'll stroll through the scenic neighbourhood that connects to Dobutsuen-mae station before taking the train back to Namba station where the tour ends.