• Shinsekai - This suburb is a vibrant splash of color in anyone’s life. Renowned as Osaka’s ‘old downtown district,’ it exudes nostalgia with its retro-style stalls and shops, often drawing visitors to pause and photograph the displays and mascots outside. It’s undoubtedly one of the top photo spots in town because a) it’s visually captivating and b) there are countless photo opportunities everywhere. Be sure to capture an image of Tsutenkaku Tower, the unofficial symbol of Shinsekai!
• Osaka Castle - This breathtaking castle will captivate you at first sight. Interestingly, its standout feature is its location amidst metropolitan buildings, which adds to its unique charm.
• Dotombori District - Known as Osaka’s entertainment district, most tourists visiting Osaka will likely stay in or near Dotombori Street, making it one of the most accessible photo opportunities in Osaka! Dotombori Street runs parallel to the Dotombori Canal, allowing for easy exploration along both routes. The street itself is a vibrant mix of bright neon lights, flashing billboard advertisements, and a variety of bars, restaurants, and street stalls.
• Kuromon Market - The most famous fish at Kuromon Market are the conger pike in summer and Fugu in winter. At least 10% of the seafood shops in Kuromon specialize in Fugu and Hamo. This lively, covered market stretches about 580 meters, with around 150 shops bustling with people. The market offers everything you could want, from fresh seafood, blowfish, and soft-shelled turtle specialty shops to restaurants, fruit and vegetable shops, butchers, pickled goods, dried food, Japanese sweets, and Western cakes.
• Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is a must-visit in Osaka. This expansive shopping arcade of cosmetics stores, apparel shops, and restaurants extends 600 meters. Read this detailed guide to learn about this lively Osaka neighborhood and how to get to the area!
• Umeda Sky Building - Like most cities in Japan, Osaka boasts an impressive skyscraper with an observation deck offering a panoramic view of the city. Standing at 173 meters tall, it also features a bustling and entertaining restaurant floor that resembles a town from the early Showa Period – very historic!
• Shitennoji - As one of Japan’s oldest temples, you’ll be amazed at how well-preserved and stunning this temple is. Despite having been burned down several times over the centuries, it has been meticulously reconstructed each time to replicate its original 6th-century design.
• Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street - A 150-meter-long shopping street lined with specialty stores offering every cooking utensil and kitchen item imaginable. The Doguyasuji Festival on October 9 (Tool Day) is an event where various tools are on sale, and the Garapon Lottery is also held. Additionally, you can participate in hands-on food sample making and glass-etching experiences, along with an ever-growing number of artisanal restaurants.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private transportation
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Make your Instagram followers awe-struck as you tour Osaka on a personalized day journey to its most iconic landmarks!

Osaka exudes a uniquely mesmerizing charm with thrilling scenes and noises at every turn. You are set to explore spots that perfectly capture the essence of Osaka, sure to dazzle both you and your Instagram audience.

Boasting everything from sacred shrines to artsy streets, the city is full of locations ideal for a photo op. So, get your camera, prepare your hashtags, let’s look at the most photograph-worthy locations in Osaka!

The highlight of this day tour is your ability to customize it to your preferences. We will create a six-hour itinerary specially tailored to you.

Note*1: Please choose your must-visit sites from our list in the tour data to form your personalized travel plan.

Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter qualification given out by the Japanese government necessitates a profound awareness and comprehension of Japanese tradition and history.

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

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