Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori, Gems & Lunch

A retail and entertainment area is also known as “Amerikamura” or “American Village” and is usually referred to by locals as “Ame-mura”. The area is known for its youth culture and style and has been evolving since the early 1970s to stay ahead of the trends.A hard to find, narrow alleyway that has preserved the atmosphere of old Japan with its traditional lanterns and cobblestone paths.A small Buddhist temple located just off Dotonbori. Built in the 17th century and is dedicated to Fudo Myoo, one of the five wisdom kings in Buddhism.A popular covered market in Osaka, Japan. It is also known as the “Gastronome” or “Osaka’s Kitchen” and has been around for over 200 years. The market is known for its fresh seafood, meat, and produce. See some of the finest seafood in Japan both prepped and eaten.Osaka’s answer to Tokyo’s Akihabara. It’s the city’s electronics, camera, computer, pop culture, games, and anime shopping neighbourhood.A covered shopping street which has been Osaka’s most important shopping area for 400 years With hundreds of shops lining this 600-metre long street, walk down here to experience Japan’s love of consumer retail.One of the main tourist destinations in Osaka, it is located along the Dōtonbori canal. The area is known for its nightlife and is filled with an explosion of neon lights, mouth-watering street food, retro vibes, stores, and bars. The area is also home to the famous Glico Man sign which is a popular photo spot for tourists and locals alike.A district in Osaka that was developed before WW2 with Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai. This area is an iconic and popular district of Osaka, its retro vibe and nostalgic neon attracting people from far and wide. A hidden gem that shows Osaka in its true, local colours.A small street which has served the city and its eateries for centuries, this area is packed with wholesalers, gift shops and specialist shops which are filled with cutlery and crockery to name a few of their wares.The original bridge was made out of wood in the 1600's... It is at the very heart of Osaka and is known as the local meeting spot and next to the famous Glico man