Guides in Osaka

Tennoji Nanasaka Slopes, Temple Towns, and the Site of Sanada Yukimura's Final Stand

This walking course takes you south from Tanimachi 9-chome Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, visiting Ikukunitama-jinja Shrine and following the slopes…

Higashiosaka: From the Shiba Ryotaro Memorial Museum to Hiraoka-jinja Shrine and Ishikiri-san

This walking and Kintetsu Nara Line course takes you to the home and memorial museum of author Shiba Ryotaro, followed by visits to two ancient shrines at the…

Osaka Port: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan, and the Evening View from Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory

This course takes you through Tempozan Harbor Village at Osaka Port—visiting Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan Marketplace, and the Tempozan Giant Ferris…

Classic Minami: From America-mura to Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, and Namba

Starting from Sankaku Park at the center of America-mura, this classic Osaka Minami route heads south through Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street to Dotonbori.

Food Crawl at Kuromon Market, Bunraku, and Nipponbashi's Den Den Town

This course takes you right outside Nippombashi Station to enjoy food walking at Kuromon Market, followed by a visit to the nearby National Bunraku Theatre.

Cycling the Mozu Kofun Group: The Great Tumuli of Nintoku, Richu, and Nisanzai

This course takes you on a rental bicycle from the tourist information center in Daisen Park to explore the massive keyhole-shaped burial mounds scattered…

The Town of Sakai: From the Old Sakai Lighthouse to Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, and by Hankai Tramway to Hamadera Park

From Sakai Station on the Nankai Main Line, walk to the Old Sakai Lighthouse standing at the tip of the Old Sakai Port, and stroll through the town of Sakai…

Sakai: Emperor Nintoku's Tomb and Daisen Park

From the Sakai City Hall High-Rise Building Observation Lobby near Sakaihigashi Station, look down on the World Heritage Mozu Kofun Group, then walk to the…

Kaizuka: From Mizuma Kannon Temple to the National Treasure Koon-ji Temple and Jinaimachi's Gansen-ji Temple

A train and walking route that leads from Mizuma-dera Temple, an evil-warding temple affectionately known as Mizuma Kannon Temple, to Koon-ji Temple, which…

Mt. Iimori: From Nozaki Kannon Temple to Iimoriyama Castle and Shijonawate-jinja Shrine

This hiking course takes you from Nozaki Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line to visit Nozaki Kannon Temple, climbs Mt. Iimori behind the temple to walk through…

Shinsekai: A Town of Tsutenkaku Tower and Kushikatsu, Leading to Tennoji Zoo

After paying respects at Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine, dedicated to "Ebessan," the deity of business prosperity, head up Tsutenkaku Tower, the symbol of…

Katano: From Hoshi no Buranko in Hoshida Park to Iwafune-jinja Shrine

This walking course takes you through Hoshida Park, part of the Osaka Prefectural Forest spreading across the mountains of Katano.

Ikeda: CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA, Sites Associated with Kobayashi Ichizo, and Mt. Satsuki

Starting from Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, this walking course traces the birth of instant noodles at CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA, explores…

Expo '70 Commemorative Park: Tower of the Sun, Minpaku, and NIFREL

This route covers the site of the 1970 Osaka Expo and the adjacent EXPOCITY. Starting from the living museum NIFREL, you will explore the "Tree of Life" inside…

Shimamoto: Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery and Minase-jingu Shrine

Walk from JR Yamazaki Station to tour Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery, then head to Minase-jingu Shrine, where the famous spring water "Rikyu no Mizu" bubbles…

Ibaraki and Takatsuki: From Soji-ji Temple to Imashirozuka Kofun Burial Mound and Settsukyo

After visiting Soji-ji Temple in Ibaraki City, take the JR Kyoto Line and city bus to Imashirozuka Kofun Burial Mound and Takatsuki City Imashirozuka Ancient…

A Day at Universal Studios Japan

This itinerary takes you from Universal-City Station through the streets of Universal CityWalk Osaka to spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan.

Walking Through Kishiwada Castle, the Kishiwada Danjiri Museum, and the Castle Town

This half-day walking course centers on Kishiwada Castle, located just a short walk from Takojizo Station on the Nankai Main Line.

Hattori Ryokuchi Park: Exploring Traditional Farmhouses at the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses

This walking route enters Hattori Ryokuchi Park from Ryokuchi-koen Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line, tours historic farmhouses from various regions at the…

Tsuruhashi and Korea Town: Market Food Walk

This walking route takes you from the market and shopping arcade extending before Tsuruhashi Station to Osaka Korea Town along Miyuki-dori Street to sample…

Nakanoshima: Tekijuku, Retro Architecture, and The Museum of Oriental Ceramics

This course starts at Yodoyabashi Station, visits Tekijuku in Kitahama, crosses the river to tour Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library, Osaka City Central…

Umeda: From Ohatsu Tenjin to the Ferris Wheel and the Sunset at the Floating Garden

Starting from Higashi-Umeda Station, visit Tsuyu-no-Tenjin-sha Shrine, affectionately known as Ohatsu Tenjin, then take to the Umeda sky on the HEP FIVE Ferris…

Walking the Minoo Takimichi Path: From Minoo Falls to Katsuo-ji Temple

From Hankyu Minoo Station, walk along the "Takimichi Path" flanking the valley of the Minoo River to reach Ryuan-ji Temple and Minoo Falls.

Furuichi Kofun Group: From National Treasure Fujii-dera Temple to Domyo-ji Temple and Kondagobyoyama Kofun Burial Mound

Starting from Fujiidera Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, visit Fujii-dera Temple, whose principal image is a National Treasure Thousand-Armed Kannon.

Izumi: Ikegami Sone Ruins of the Yayoi Period and the Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts

In the morning, visit the Ikegami Sone Ruins, the site of a moated settlement from the Yayoi period featuring a reconstructed large building, as well as the…

Hirano-go: Dainenbutsu-ji Temple and the Historic Moated Town

This walking tour takes you through Hirano-go, which is said to be the settlement with the oldest history in Osaka.

Chikatsu Asuka: From Prince Shotoku's Eifuku-ji Temple to the Townscape of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi

This tour visits the area known as "Chikatsu Asuka" at the western foot of Mt. Nijo. Walk through the Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum and its…

From the Rural Landscapes of Hine-no-sho Estate to Shipporyu-ji Temple on Mt. Inunaki

This bus and walking route takes you from Hineno Station on a bus bound for Mt. Inunaki. You will visit Jigen-in Temple, home to a National Treasure tahoto…

Tenma: Mint Museum, Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, and Japan's Longest Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Starting on foot from the Fujita Museum, cross Kawasaki Bridge over the Okawa River to the Mint Museum located on the grounds of the Japan Mint.

Tennoji: From Shitenno-ji Temple to Tennoji Park and the Night View of Abeno Harukas

This walking course in Tennoji takes you from Shitenno-ji Temple, founded by Prince Shotoku, to Isshin-ji Temple, associated with Honen Shonin, through the…