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PLAN

Downtown Osaka Walking Tour with Osaka's Soul Food Takoyaki-making Experience

  • Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Sorihashi Bridge (Photo courtesy of Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine)

  • Takoyaki Making Experience [Photo for illustrative purpose only]

  • Lunch Venue

  • Tour Details
1. This tour is accompanied by a guide with National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter qualifications.

2. Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha, a shrine with an ancient, honorable origin that still remains to be the center of religion to the people of Osaka.

3. Tour around an area brimming with the atmosphere of an older downtown area while riding Osaka's only street tram!

4. Enjoy the lively, energetic scenes brought about by flashy signs and high-spirited barkers in Shinsekai, an area filled with the atmosphere of downtown Osaka and where its iconic symbol Tsutenkaku Tower can be seen rising to the skies.

5. For lunch, make your own takoyaki, a soul food in Osaka. This is a great opportunity to experience Osaka's food culture firsthand.

About Initiatives for Sustainability:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs



Takoyaki-making Experience [Photo for illustrative purposes only]
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Osaka
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Namba Square (In front of Tourist Information NAMBA) / 08:50
In front of Nankai Namba Station 1F North Exit, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Lunch, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Drink charges
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 9:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Namba Square (in front of Tourist Information NAMBA) / 08:50

Address: In front of Nankai Namba Station 1F North Exit, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Access: In front of Nankai Line Namba Station 1F North Exit, 2 min from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Sennichimae Line Namba Station Exit 4
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch. Please make a booking for children requiring lunch under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- For lunch, in addition to the takoyaki-making experience (60 min all-you-can-eat), salted cabbage, deep-fried chikuwa with seaweed, potato salad, 3 deep-fried skewers, white rice (refills available), and miso soup are included.

- Takoyaki contains octopus, eggs, and animal-derived stock.

- Those who would like may opt for a vegetarian meal instead; however, please note that those who request a vegetarian meal will not be able to enjoy takoyaki. Furthermore, customers having a vegetarian meal will be provided a special menu (mini salad, 3 kinds of appetizers, grilled vegetables in foil, grilled vegetable skewers, deep-fried tofu teppanyaki, grated kelp soup, and white rice).

- As 1 takoyaki maker will be provided for every 4 customers, customers may be asked to share a table with another group.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. (A distance of about 2 km will be covered on this tour.)
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

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Adults (12-99)
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children (6-11)
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Number of People
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Payment in Advance Total
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  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:509:00Depart from Tourist Information NAMBAPlease meet at Tourist Information NAMBA by 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:50, Dep. at 9:00

After the meet-up, walk to Nankai Namba Station.
110Namba Station — Sumiyoshi-Taisha StationTransfer via Nankai TrainTrain
160Sumiyoshi TaishaHaving a long history, this shrine still remains to be the center of religion to the people of Osaka. It is known for housing the god of maritime safety, and is also frequented by many people praying for prosperity in business. There are many must-see spots such as the bridge Sorihashi and its distinctive main sanctuary.
115Sumiyoshi Toriimae Station – Ebisucho StationExplore the nostalgic atmosphere of the town on a tramcar. From the retro tram, get a glimpse of the cityscape and the daily life of the locals.Train
130ShinsekaiThe Shinsekai area, brimming with the atmosphere of downtown Osaka, is lined with lively shopping streets, izakaya, game centers, and more.On Foot
111:3012:3060Takoyaki Making (Lunch)Learn how to make takoyaki, Osaka's soul food, and enjoy a hands-on experience making it yourself.
Lunch includes other dishes such as kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), allowing customers to enjoy Osaka cuisine. (Aside from takoyaki, all dishes will be served cooked.)

*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] for menu details and vegetarian meal requests.		Lunch
112:4012:505Dobutsuen-mae Station - Namba StationTransfer via Osaka Metro Midosuji LineSubway
112:4513:00Arrive at Namba Station, Tour EndsPlease head to your next destination on your own after the tour.

About Connection to the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour:
After this tour ends, customers participating in the Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour may proceed to do so. The meeting location can be reached on foot from the Dotonbori area. However, customers are to make their own way as there will be no accompanying guide/assistant to the meeting location.
*A separate booking is required for the Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour.
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:509:00Depart from Tourist Information NAMBAPlease meet at Tourist Information NAMBA by 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:50, Dep. at 9:00

After the meet-up, walk to Nankai Namba Station.
110Namba Station — Sumiyoshi-Taisha StationTransfer via Nankai TrainTrain
160Sumiyoshi TaishaHaving a long history, this shrine still remains to be the center of religion to the people of Osaka. It is known for housing the god of maritime safety, and is also frequented by many people praying for prosperity in business. There are many must-see spots such as the bridge Sorihashi and its distinctive main sanctuary.
115Sumiyoshi Toriimae Station – Ebisucho StationExplore the nostalgic atmosphere of the town on a tramcar. From the retro tram, get a glimpse of the cityscape and the daily life of the locals.Train
130ShinsekaiThe Shinsekai area, brimming with the atmosphere of downtown Osaka, is lined with lively shopping streets, izakaya, game centers, and more.On Foot
111:3012:3060Takoyaki Making (Lunch)Learn how to make takoyaki, Osaka's soul food, and enjoy a hands-on experience making it yourself.
Lunch includes other dishes such as kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), allowing customers to enjoy Osaka cuisine. (Aside from takoyaki, all dishes will be served cooked.)

*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] for menu details and vegetarian meal requests.		Lunch
112:4012:505Dobutsuen-mae Station - Namba StationTransfer via Osaka Metro Midosuji LineSubway
112:4513:00Arrive at Namba Station, Tour EndsPlease head to your next destination on your own after the tour.

About Connection to the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour:
After this tour ends, customers participating in the Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour may proceed to do so. The meeting location can be reached on foot from the Dotonbori area. However, customers are to make their own way as there will be no accompanying guide/assistant to the meeting location.
*A separate booking is required for the Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour.

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