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PLAN

Exciting Osaka 1-Day Walking Tour: Takoyaki-making Experience & Osaka Castle (Round Trip from Namba)

  • Takoyaki Making Experience [Photo for illustrative purpose only]

  • Photo Courtesy of Osaka Castle Museum

  • Aqua Liner [Photo for illustrative purpose only]

  • Tour Details
1. This 1-day course with Namba as the departure and arrival point combines the Downtown Osaka Walking Tour in the morning with the Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour. Together with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, visit some of Osaka's most iconic sights, and experience both traditional and modern Osaka.

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.
6. Be in awe of Osaka Castle's grandeur. Revel in the superb scenery from the castle tower.
7. Take a riverboat cruise for a breathtaking view of Japan's water city, Osaka.

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.
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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
  • 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.

- The order of the itinerary and arrival times may differ depending on congestion at destinations or other reasons.

- If the Aqua Liner is out of service due to bad weather, temporary operation suspension, or other operational concerns, the tour will visit the Osaka Museum of History instead. If the Aqua Liner is unavailable on a Tuesday, when the Osaka Museum of History is closed, refunds will be issued by the guide on the tour day (JPY 2,000/Adult, JPY 1,000/Child).

- Unitl March 24, 2025 and From April 11, 2025, as the Aqua Liner boarding schedule will be changed, the duration will be changed from 40 to 55 minutes.

- From the Namba area, the tour may use Temmabashi Station on the way to Osaka Castle instead of Osakajokoen Station.

- If there are no customers on the Osaka Downtown Walking Tour or the Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour, this tour may head directly to Osakajokoen Station without making a stop at Namba Station after lunch. 
[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 7 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.

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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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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:509:00 Depart from Namba Square (in front of Tourist Information NAMBA)Please meet at Namba Square (in front of Tourist Information NAMBA) by 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 08:50, Dep. at 09:00

After the meet-up, walk to Nankai Namba Station.		  
1  10Namba Station — Sumiyoshi-Taisha StationTransfer via Nankai TrainTrain 
1  60Sumiyoshi 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.  
1  15Sumiyoshi 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 
1  30ShinsekaiThe 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 
112:5013:00 Tourist Information NAMBACustomers of the afternoon tour will be joining the tour.  
1  20Osaka Namba Station – Tsuruhashi Station – Osakajokoen Station(Kintetsu + JR, non-reserved seat)
Make a transfer partway at Tsuruhashi Station and head to Osakajokoen Station.		Train 
1  5Transfer On Foot 
1  40Board the Aqua LinerEnjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. See a view of the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river.

*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.		Boat 
1  15Transfer On Foot 
1  90Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Park		Osaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power.  
1  20Transfer On Foot 
1  15Temmabashi Station – Tanimachi Kyuchome – Namba(Subway, non-reserved seat)Train 
117:2017:40 Namba StationArrive at Namba Station, Tour Ends  
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:509:00 Depart from Namba Square (in front of Tourist Information NAMBA)Please meet at Namba Square (in front of Tourist Information NAMBA) by 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 08:50, Dep. at 09:00

After the meet-up, walk to Nankai Namba Station.		  
1  10Namba Station — Sumiyoshi-Taisha StationTransfer via Nankai TrainTrain 
1  60Sumiyoshi 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.  
1  15Sumiyoshi 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 
1  30ShinsekaiThe 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 
112:5013:00 Tourist Information NAMBACustomers of the afternoon tour will be joining the tour.  
1  20Osaka Namba Station – Tsuruhashi Station – Osakajokoen Station(Kintetsu + JR, non-reserved seat)
Make a transfer partway at Tsuruhashi Station and head to Osakajokoen Station.		Train 
1  5Transfer On Foot 
1  40Board the Aqua LinerEnjoy seeing the seasonal scenery with a cruise along the Ogawa River aboard the Aqua Liner water bus. See a view of the famous places and historic spots of Osaka from the river.

*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.		Boat 
1  15Transfer On Foot 
1  90Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Park		Osaka Castle was founded in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power.  
1  20Transfer On Foot 
1  15Temmabashi Station – Tanimachi Kyuchome – Namba(Subway, non-reserved seat)Train 
117:2017:40 Namba StationArrive at Namba Station, Tour Ends  

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