Osaka Full Day Walk
1 Day
Wesley
February 19, 2025
Discover Osaka on this full-day walk! Explore vibrant neighborhoods, historic temples, and bustling shopping streets. Enjoy local street food and soak in the lively atmosphere. Perfect for travelers who love to explore on foot and experience the city's unique charm up close.
- Day 1
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Start at Shin-Imamiya StationStart your walking tour at Shin-Imamiya Station11:00 AM
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Shinsekai districtFrom the station, walk 10 minutes to Shinsekai, a lively area full of nostalgic food and entertainment. It's a great place to enjoy local dishes and old-school charm.11:30 AM
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ShinsekaiTsutenkaku Tower, kushikatsu, and hot springs11:30 AM -
Nipponbashi Den Den TownAfter visiting Shinsekai, we walk for 15 minutes to Nipponbashi Den Den Town. Den Den Town is an electronics district similar to Tokyo's Akihabara. The area has also become famous as an otaku paradise, featuring numerous manga and anime shops, as well as maid and cosplay cafes.12:30 PM
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Den Den TownElectronics hub and otaku culture paradise12:30 PM -
Kuromon MarketFrom Den Den Town, it's a 10-minute walk to Kuromon Market, a lively market dating back to the Edo Period. Stretching 600 meters, it’s filled with shops selling fresh fish, meat, and produce. Many stalls also offer street food with places to sit and eat.01:30 PM
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Kuromon MarketPopular street market for seafood01:30 PM -
Sennichimae Doguyasuji ShotengaiFrom Kuromon Market, walk 10 minutes to Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai. This old shopping street is known for its kitchen supplies and dining equipment. Many people come here to buy cooking tools, and the area has a charming, old-fashioned feel with many interesting shops.02:30 PM
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Sennichimae Doguyasuji ShotengaiKitchenware shopping arcade in Osaka02:30 PM -
Hozenji YokochoFrom Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai, walk 10 minutes to Hozenji Yokocho. This narrow alley has a traditional feel with many restaurants, similar to Kyoto’s Pontocho. You'll also find Hozenji Temple, where people pour water on its statues for good luck.03:30 PM
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Hozenji YokochoCharming alleys, moss temple, traditional dining03:30 PM -
DotonboriFrom Hozenji Yokocho, it's a 5-minute walk to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's top tourist spots. This lively area is famous for shopping, entertainment, and delicious food. At night, it glows with colorful neon lights and moving signs, including the famous Glico Running Man and Kani Doraku crab.04:30 PM
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DotonboriNeon lights, iconic signs, food hub04:30 PM