❶ Hozenji Yokocho These hard to find winding, cobblestone alleys steeped with character & tradition. We’ll also find walls painted with Osaka’s history etched into it.

❷ Dotonbori River Visiting Osaka’s Dotonbori River is a must…..one of our highlights. Along side this picturesque scene is a treasure trove full of more than a variety of stores to entertain you.

❸ Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Japanese fashion is unique, wonderful and crazy. Also see the wacky and cool gadget stores.

❹ Ebisubashi The original bridge was made out of wood in the 1600’s…more than 400yrs later it still stand but now made out of iron. It is at the very heart of Osaka and is known as the local meeting spot. Snap a few pics here.

❺ America Mura We’ll guide you to hidden streets in this area where it has Japan’s version of what they think America is. hahah, it even has a statue of liberty on top of a building. Comical and outlandish.

❻ Kuromon Market We’ll step into some fish market stores that look unremarkable from the outside but when inside exposes seafood heaven. Watch a store cut and prepare a fugu (puffer fish). Learn how to cut a tuna…. Salmon sashimi is some of the best I’ve had in Japan.

❼ Nipponbashi Denden Town  It’s tricky navigating these tucked away quirky stores. That’s what we’re here for…to take you to the gaming & cosplay zone and explore your inner nerdy side:)

❽ Shinsekai We’ll take you way of the beaten path to discover the retro zone where the Osakan locals show their true colors. From crazy fishing restaurants to boardgame gaming shops to retro video machine arcades to old vinyl record stores.

❾ Tower Knives Osaka We get a private knife lesson here. Understand the whole process of how a knife is made (crafted at the rear of the building). After you’ll get to experience cutting with these world famous knives of Sakai (made in the south of Osaka). This lesson is included in the price.