Nostalgic Osaka walk, totally different from Dotonbori
You can find Nostalgic OSAKA, because this area survived from fire in the 2nd world war. Here, Karahori area takes only 20mins on foot from downtown, Dotonbori but atmosphere is totally different. You can enjoy opposite side of Osaka. 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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Nostalgic Osaka walk, totally different from Dotonbori
What's included in Nostalgic Osaka walk, totally different from Dotonbori
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Inoue Seijosho
We can see how to make Tatami mat(Traditional Japanese floor mat) Shop master show us Tatami material, Tatami making machine.
Karahori Shopping Street
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.
Hidden café in renovated old house. We can enjoy shopping something that not found at airport souvenir shops.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- In case you want to buy and eat something at local shops or cafe, please buy yourself.
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Tanimachi-6chome station(T24), Exsit ＃3 Street Level (The exit has elevator) If you are late over 15m, it's difficult for you joining us cs to keep other guests. Pls. be on time. Nor we do NOT refund.