• Picasso Japan Building - Gather in front of the SMBC ATM at Nippon-bashi 1chome, close to Kintetsu Nippon-bashi Station (Exit 10 from Kintetsu Nippon-bashi station).
• Kuromon Market - Enjoy a culinary stroll through Kuromon Market.

Kuromon Market is a vibrant shopping street situated in Minami, the heart of Osaka City.

The market derives its name from the black mountain gate of the nearby Enmyoji Temple. It is renowned for conger eel in the summer and puffer fish in the winter, with approximately 10% of the fresh fish shops displaying puffer fish specialty signs. The 580-meter-long arcade houses around 150 stores, consistently bustling with activity.

From fresh fish shops to puffer fish and soft-shelled turtle specialty stores, restaurants, and vendors offering vegetables, fruit, meat, pickles, dried goods, Japanese sweets, and Western sweets, the street is teeming with diverse shops, exuding the vibrant energy of a market. Fresh fish stores offer skewered seafood, fruit shops provide fresh juice, and tea shops serve matcha soft serve ice cream.

• Nanba Grand Kagetsu - Stroll past Nanba Grand Kagetsu

Namba Grand Kagetsu is a comedy and entertainment theater managed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, located in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

• Namba - Walk through the Namba area in Osaka

Namba is a lively entertainment district with a bustling commute from the interchange station. The Namba Parks complex includes boutiques, Southeast Asian cuisine restaurants, and a roof garden within the mall, while pop culture enthusiasts shop for video games and comic books at Den-Den Town. The backstreets of Hozenji are filled with vibrant izakayas, and the National Bunraku Theatre showcases traditional puppet theatre.

• Dotonbori - Explore the Dotonbori area in Osaka

Dotonbori, famous for its large three-dimensional billboards like the Shochikuza Theater, Kani Douraku, and the Glico sign, is a prominent entertainment district in Osaka’s Minami area. The name Dotonbori originates from Yasui Doton, who invested his personal wealth to dig the river in 1612. Subsequently, it thrived as an entertainment hub for theater and kabuki, with an increase in teahouses and other establishments, forming the foundation for today’s food and live entertainment district.

• Tour photos
• 5-6 food samplings
• Certified guide by MagicalTrip

Join a tour with MagicalTrip, the proud recipient of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Every experience is guided by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, who is professionally trained and carefully chosen to ensure both quality and authenticity.

Delight in Osaka’s renowned food culture on this walking tour. Begin with Takoyaki, the city’s iconic street food—crispy on the outside with tender octopus inside. Then, explore Kuromon Market, a historic food market with over a century of history and more than 130 shops, followed by a visit to the vibrant Dotonbori area to sample even more local favorites.

The tour also includes Doguyasuji Street, known as “the Kitchen of the Nation,” where unique Japanese kitchenware and tableware can be found.

This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.

• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• All ages are welcome on this tour.
• Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
• You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
• We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests.
• We are able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests on this tour. However, please be aware that most Japanese restaurants are not fully prepared for these dietary requirements, and the available options may be limited.
• Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodate all dietary restrictions, or provide substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens not operated by us.
• Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.