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Nostalgic Osaka walk, totally different from Dotonbori

You can find Nostalgic OSAKA. It's totally different from Dotonbori., though it takes only 20mins on foot from downtown. You can enjoy opposite side of Osaka. Because this area survived from fire in the 2nd world war. And the guide, Chieko is local person. 한국어도 합니다. In Karahori area, there still re

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You can find Nostalgic OSAKA. It's totally different from Dotonbori., though it takes only 20mins on foot from downtown. You can enjoy opposite side of Osaka. Because this area survived from fire in the 2nd world war. And the guide, Chieko is local person. 한국어도 합니다. In Karahori area, there still remain many off the beaten path, like maze and many Machiya(traditional mercantile houses). On the off the beaten path, you can find some remain Osaka castle of 15D. Main point of this tour is getting into off the beaten path that are not on guidebook. You can take photogenic shots. We visit hidden shops(select shop, café) in alleys. You can enjoy shopping something that not found at souvenir shops. And we walk through local market street. You can see daily life of local. We visit Tatami mat(traditional Japanese flor mat) shop. You can learn how to make Tatami mat. Let's enjoy Nostalgic OSAKA together! About 2 hours tour on foot. Free for Pre-school kids.

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

10 min

We can see how to make Tatami mat(Traditional Japanese floor mat) Shop master show us Tatami material, Tatami making machine.

2

Stop 2

1h

Local and daily life shopping street. You can be a local when you walk here. And Karahori area where is nostalgic and historical area. We can see a lots of old houses, Machiya, which are over 100years in this area. And can visit/get into them because some of them are renovated into café/shops. You can buy and eat something that you can't find at airport souvenir shop. You can enjoy local food, e.g. Tofu, fried chicken, steamed bun if you want.

3

Stop 3

15 min

Hidden café in renovated old house. We can enjoy shopping something that not found at airport souvenir shops.

4

Stop 4

5 min

THis is bonito shop established at 1765(Has over 250years history!) We can know what is authentic bonito.

5

Stop 5

5 min

This is the most delicious chocolate shop in Osaka, i believe.

6

Stop 6

10 min

Traditional house is renovated into shop complex. You can find unique souvenir.

7

Stop 7

Pass by

This is hidden cafe in alley. And just beside on the cafe, we can see Osaka castle original moat wall. This wall remain since 15C.

What’s Included

  • Bottled water

What’s NOT Included

  • Meals
  • Tea and coffee

Additional Info

  • 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *One notes :Pls. do NOT disturb inhabits during hidden paths walking. Granpa and granma still live in here. Other things to note
  • In case you late over 15mins, You can NOT join the trip cs to respect other guests time.

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