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Osaka Stroll Retro Cafes and Timeless Sights

By Sparrow Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,378 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover a different side of Osaka as you explore a blend of modern landmarks, shrines, and nostalgic backstreets. This walking tour takes you from the futuristic Umeda Sky Building to hidden retro cafés in Nakazakicho, past lively shopping arcades and peaceful temples.

Stop at two unique cafés—one in a renovated traditional house in Nakazakicho, featured in Japanese café magazines, and another in the retro-style Takimi Koji alley. Enjoy authentic Japanese sweets and drinks in cozy, photogenic spaces. Choose what you like and take your time.

This small-group tour (max 6 people) focuses on places hard to find alone. It’s perfect for those who’ve already visited Namba or Shinsekai and want to explore a deeper, more local side of Osaka.

Whether it’s your first or tenth visit, this tour reveals the city’s charm in ways guidebooks can’t.

Activity location

  • Umeda Sky Building
    • 1-1-88 Oyodonaka Kitaku
    • 531-6023, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 7-Eleven Umeda Sky Building East
    • 12 2
    • 531-0071, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka Stroll Retro Cafes and Timeless Sights
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 5,377.78 x 1 AdultP 5,377.78
Total
Price is P 5,377.78
Until Sat, Oct 25
Private tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private tour

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 9,603.19 x 1 AdultP 9,603.19
Total
Price is P 9,603.19
Until Sat, Oct 25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee (Umeda Sky Building)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All guide costs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Your transportation (figure 380 yen per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks (You are free to choose what you want to eat and drink)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Umeda Sky Building
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Umeda Sky Building is one of Osaka’s most iconic architectural landmarks, known for its futuristic twin towers connected by a floating observatory at the top. Visitors can admire breathtaking 360-degree views of the city from the rooftop “Floating Garden Observatory.” Surrounded by modern skyscrapers and greenery, it offers a perfect blend of urban innovation and serenity.
Takimikoji
  • 20m
Hidden in the basement of the Umeda Sky Building, Takimi Koji is a nostalgic underground alley that recreates the atmosphere of 1920s–1950s Japan. Designed like a retro townscape, it features narrow lantern-lit streets, old-style shop fronts, and a soothing artificial waterfall nearby. Here you can enjoy authentic Japanese comfort food—like ramen, okonomiyaki, and curry—served in charming, vintage-style restaurants. Takimi Koji offers a delightful step back in time and a chance to experience the flavors and ambience of Showa-era Japan, right in the heart of modern Osaka.
Hep Five
  • 15m
HEP FIVE is a vibrant shopping and entertainment complex located in the heart of Umeda. It's a favorite hangout spot for young locals, featuring a wide range of trendy fashion boutiques, cosmetic stores, and casual restaurants. While it’s famous for the red Ferris wheel on its roof, the building itself is a symbol of Osaka’s youth culture and a lively spot to experience the city’s urban energy.
Tsuyuno Tenjinsya (Ohatsu Tenjin)
  • 20m
Tucked away between office buildings and shopping streets, Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine is a hidden gem with deep cultural roots. It is best known for the tragic love story of Ohatsu and Tokubei, which inspired the famous Bunraku play "The Love Suicides at Sonezaki." Today, couples visit the shrine to pray for eternal love, and its peaceful grounds provide a quiet escape from the bustling city around it.
中崎町通
  • 45m
Nakazakicho is a charming old neighborhood full of narrow alleyways, vintage houses, and cozy retro-style cafés. Once a residential district, it has been transformed into a creative area where old meets new. Visitors can explore independently owned coffee shops, artisan boutiques, and nostalgic architecture that gives a glimpse into Osaka’s slower, quieter past—making it a favorite for photography lovers and café enthusiasts.
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
  • 30m
Osaka Tenmangu is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning and scholarship. The shrine is famous for hosting the Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan’s top three festivals. With its traditional architecture and spiritual ambiance, it offers a look into Japan’s religious traditions and is a popular place for students praying for academic success.
Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street
  • 30m
Stretching 2.6 kilometers, Tenjinbashisuji is the longest shopping street in Japan. Lined with over 600 shops, it offers everything from traditional Japanese snacks and local souvenirs to affordable clothing and household items. Walking through this bustling arcade is like stepping into the daily life of Osaka residents, where you can taste authentic street food, chat with friendly shopkeepers, and find unexpected treasures.

Location

Activity location

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    Umeda Sky Building
    • 1-1-88 Oyodonaka Kitaku
    • 531-6023, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    7-Eleven Umeda Sky Building East
    • 12 2
    • 531-0071, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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