Osaka Kitakagaya Art and Sustainable Tour City Becomes a Museum

For Kitakagaya Art Tour (2 hours 30 minutes) ・Kitakagaya Art and History Guided Tour The tour begins with a dedicated guide who knows Kitakagaya well. This area of the Osaka Bay district, once busy with shipbuilding, is now gaining major attention as a hotspot filled with artistic energy. The guide will explain the historical background while taking you to various artworks scattered throughout the town. Throughout the tour, enjoy seeing how the old buildings blend with modern artistic sensibilities to create a unique culture. As you get closer to the sea, traces of the time when shipbuilding was thriving begin to appear. The guide will explain the historical context and show how these landscapes are revived through contemporary art. In this place where the past and present intersect, you will fully experience the sharp sensitivities of the artists and reflect on the transformation of the town. ・End the tour at Kitakagaya Station

For Kitakagaya Art & Sustainable Tour (3 hours 30 minutes) ・First half guided tour (75 mins) This area of the Osaka Bay district, once busy with shipbuilding, is now gaining major attention as a hotspot filled with artistic energy. The guide will explain the historical background while taking you to various artworks scattered throughout the town. Enjoy the charm of the area while noticing how the old buildings blend with modern artistic expression. ・SMASEL (60 mins) You will stop by SMASEL, a shopping mall built by renovating an old factory. Here you can experience SDGs while enjoying lunch or shopping, as sustainable products from categories such as fashion, interior goods, cosmetics, food, art, and music are available. ・Second half guided tour (75 mins) As you get closer to the sea, traces of the era when shipbuilding was thriving begin to appear. The guide will explain the historical background of that time while showing how modern art brings these landscapes back to life.