| Highlights | Taste the true flavors of Osaka dating back to the early 1900’s. 5 food stops where guests can try 6 different local food and drinks. Taste the real flavor of one of Osaka’s hidden specialties “mixed juice” at the cafe where it was invented. Find out how the locals enjoy shopping and entertainment in this vintage neighborhood This is a photographer and foodie dream neighborhood. You will love taking instagrammable photos here! If you come with one of our guides you will hear stories of the small details and deep history that you could never discover on your own! |
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| Description | The Shinsekai district is unique. Join us on a foodie adventure and travel back in time to this local entertainment district for a taste of vintage Osaka! Though people visit from across Japan and around the world, this area is still very much a local spot with many shops, restaurants and gaming parlors catering to the everyday laborers who live nearby. Take a stroll with our local expert and discover hidden gems and learn more about the colorful past history of Shinsekai through the years. You will get the chance to try different seasonal and local dishes at 5 different stops. Each item has a long history in the Osaka area. Shinsekai evokes the SHOWA era in Japan which was full of optimism, growth and a communal sense of building a better future together. There is a lot of romance and nostalgia surrounding this period in modern Japanese history. This vintage neighborhood brings back all the charm of 1910 through the 1960’s, a boom period for Osaka City. |
| Commentary | English: Audio |
| Included | 1 Beverage Breakfast/Dinner Set Local guide Try local dishes at 5 food stops |
| Excluded | Gratuities Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation costs. Additional drinks or food |
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| Additional Information |
Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Vegetarian, Pescetarian friendly, Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free
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| Health | Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. |
| Health Items | Face masks required for travelers in public areas, Face masks required for guides in public areas, Face masks provided for travelers, Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Social distancing enforced throughout experience, Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas, Gear/equipment sanitized between use, Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized, Guides required to regularly wash hands, Regular temperature checks for staff, Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival, Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons |
| Booking Cut-off | 1 days |
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| Minimum | 2 guests per booking |
| Maximum | 10 guests per booking |
| Valid | Only on date on reservation |
| Type: | Starts location |
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| Lat & Long: | 34.6524992, 135.5063058 |
| Address: | 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 556-0002, JP |
| Notes: | Meet up point : Base of Tsutenkaku Tower next to the large POCKY Snack Sign. 通天閣 Access: Ebisucho Station - Subway Sakaisuji Line Dobutsuen-mae Station - Subway Midosuji and Sakaisuji Lines |
| Start Location Notes | 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 556-0002, JP |
| Cancellation Policy: | standard |
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| Cancellation Cut-off: | 7 days |
| Cancellation Notes: | 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 72 hours or less prior to tour: non-refundable Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked. |
| MORNING GROUP TOUR | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE | ||
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| Adult | 13-80 years | ¥18,000 | Available on request | |
| Child | 3-12 years | ¥9,000 | Available on request | |
| EVENING GROUP TOUR | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE | ||
| Adult | 13-80 years | ¥18,000 | Available on request | |
| Child | 3-12 years | ¥9,000 | Available on request | |
| Option Name | Morning Group Tour |
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| Option Description | Time/Days offered: 6 Days a Week, Starting at 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday |
| Option Name | Evening Group Tour |
| Option Description | Time/Days offered: 6 Days a Week, Starting at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday |
| Voucher Info | • Please be at the departure point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.
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| Confirmation necessary? | No |