Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights with Ramen Lunch
by LOTUS DMC JAPAN
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This seven-hour walking tour in Osaka visits five key sights with an English-speaking local guide. The tour begins at Osaka Castle, where visitors spend about two hours and forty-five minutes. They can climb the castle tower for panoramic views of the city and explore the museum inside that covers the castle’s history and the Sengoku period. After the castle visit, the group walks to a popular local restaurant for a ramen lunch, which is included in the tour. The next stop is Shitennoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest state-built Buddhist temples, founded in 593. Visitors spend around one hour learning about the temple’s origins and its founder’s achievements. The tour then continues to Shinsekai, a district known for its retro atmosphere and colorful streets, including the Tsutenkaku Tower. Visitors have about one hour to explore the area, take photos with the tower, and experience the neighborhood’s nostalgic vibe. After Shinsekai, the group visits Kuromon Market, a covered public market with over 200 years of history. The guide offers recommendations for local street foods while visitors spend around one hour exploring the market. The final stop is Dotombori, Osaka’s vibrant downtown area famous for its food culture. Visitors spend about fifty minutes here, taking photos at the landmark Glico signboard and ending the tour near Hozenji Temple. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, ramen lunch, commentary, and photo assistance. Entrance fees for Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, as well as public transportation, are not included. Participants should be prepared for walking and bring rain gear if needed. The tour is not private and does not include pick-up service.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Osaka Castle
The tour starts at Osaka Castle where visitors can climb the tower for views over the city. Inside the tower is a museum about the castle's history and the Sengoku period. The group takes photos with the castle in the background. After visiting the castle, the tour stops for ramen lunch included in the price.
165 min
Shitennoji
Shitennoji Temple, founded in 593, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan and the first built by the state. The guide explains the temple's history and the achievements of its founder during that time.
70 min
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a district known for its retro feel, colorful streets, and the Tsutenkaku Tower. Developed in the early 20th century, it mixes old and new elements. Visitors can enjoy the unique atmosphere and take photos with Tsutenkaku and the cityscape.
60 min
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market is a lively covered market with more than 200 years of history dating back to the Edo period. The guide recommends local street foods to try while walking through the market.
70 min
Dotombori
The tour finishes in Dotombori, Osaka’s colorful downtown area famous for food. Visitors take a photo with the landmark Glico signboard before ending the tour near Hozenji Temple.
50 min
Meeting point
Osaka Metro, Tanimachi Line, Tanimachi 4-chome Station, Exit 4, in front of FamilyMart. Look for the man with green glasses,
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights with Ramen Lunch
by LOTUS DMC JAPAN
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥12,800Overview
This seven-hour walking tour in Osaka visits five key sights with an English-speaking local guide. The tour begins at Osaka Castle, where visitors spend about two hours and forty-five minutes. They can climb the castle tower for panoramic views of the city and explore the museum inside that covers the castle’s history and the Sengoku period. After the castle visit, the group walks to a popular local restaurant for a ramen lunch, which is included in the tour. The next stop is Shitennoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest state-built Buddhist temples, founded in 593. Visitors spend around one hour learning about the temple’s origins and its founder’s achievements. The tour then continues to Shinsekai, a district known for its retro atmosphere and colorful streets, including the Tsutenkaku Tower. Visitors have about one hour to explore the area, take photos with the tower, and experience the neighborhood’s nostalgic vibe. After Shinsekai, the group visits Kuromon Market, a covered public market with over 200 years of history. The guide offers recommendations for local street foods while visitors spend around one hour exploring the market. The final stop is Dotombori, Osaka’s vibrant downtown area famous for its food culture. Visitors spend about fifty minutes here, taking photos at the landmark Glico signboard and ending the tour near Hozenji Temple. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, ramen lunch, commentary, and photo assistance. Entrance fees for Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, as well as public transportation, are not included. Participants should be prepared for walking and bring rain gear if needed. The tour is not private and does not include pick-up service.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Osaka Castle
The tour starts at Osaka Castle where visitors can climb the tower for views over the city. Inside the tower is a museum about the castle's history and the Sengoku period. The group takes photos with the castle in the background. After visiting the castle, the tour stops for ramen lunch included in the price.
165 min
Shitennoji
Shitennoji Temple, founded in 593, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan and the first built by the state. The guide explains the temple's history and the achievements of its founder during that time.
70 min
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a district known for its retro feel, colorful streets, and the Tsutenkaku Tower. Developed in the early 20th century, it mixes old and new elements. Visitors can enjoy the unique atmosphere and take photos with Tsutenkaku and the cityscape.
60 min
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market is a lively covered market with more than 200 years of history dating back to the Edo period. The guide recommends local street foods to try while walking through the market.
70 min
Dotombori
The tour finishes in Dotombori, Osaka’s colorful downtown area famous for food. Visitors take a photo with the landmark Glico signboard before ending the tour near Hozenji Temple.
50 min
Meeting point
Osaka Metro, Tanimachi Line, Tanimachi 4-chome Station, Exit 4, in front of FamilyMart. Look for the man with green glasses,
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.