Sightseeing

Osaka Gourmet
Walking Tour Plan

Alongside Kobe’s reputation for footwear
and Kyoto’s for fashion,
Osaka is famously known as the city of food indulgence.
This tour takes you on a journey
to savor Osaka’s most delicious offerings.

• 10：30

  Departure (approx. 30 mins)

  Head from your hotel or a station in Osaka City to the Umeda area.

• 11：00

  Umeda Area (approx. 2 hours)

  The Umeda area, your starting point, is packed with dining options—you'll be spoiled for choice with numerous shopping complexes.
  Here are some recommended locations:

  

• Grand Front Osaka

  A complex of four towers with around 260 stores including restaurants, offices, and hotels. The South Tower (Tower A) and North Tower (Tower B) are the most accessible from JR Osaka Station. The South Tower is more restaurant-heavy, while the North Tower often features exhibitions and events.
  A wide range of dining—from Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine to world beer bars and stylish cafés—is available. Try local specialties like okonomiyaki and kushikatsu in a modern setting.

  

• LINKS Umeda

  Directly connected to JR and the Midosuji subway line, this massive facility spans over 80,000 square meters—more than twice the size of a typical baseball stadium. In addition to electronics and outdoor gear, there's also a dedicated kids’ floor, making it a great destination for both children and adults.
  On the basement floor, the “Oishii Mono Yokocho” offers Chinese, Korean, seafood dishes, bars, and Osaka specialties like kushikatsu and takoyaki. Many spots stay open until late, and you’ll also find a full-scale restaurant floor, perfect if you're not in the mood for drinks.

  

• Bar Chika (BARCHIKA)

  Located beneath LUCUA, this food mall adapts to your mood—great for a quick drink or full-course meal. Eat-in spaces let you enjoy international dishes on the spot.

  

• Whity Umeda

  A large underground shopping street spanning various stations (except Nishi-Umeda), it's one of Umeda’s most convenient areas. “Fountain Plaza” is a popular meeting spot here. Around 80 restaurants, including stylish cafes and Japanese, Western, and Chinese eateries, line this underground space.

  

• Hankyu Area

  Home to the massive Hankyu Sanbangai shopping center and Kappa Yokocho, with about 30 eateries perfect for lunch or dinner.
  Also includes the world's first terminal department store, Hankyu Umeda Main Store, with great restaurant options after shopping.

  

• KITTE Osaka

  Built adjacent to JR Osaka Station under the theme of “The Start of New Connections.” A variety of food from Osaka, other Japanese regions, and the world is available here. Opened in 2024, with more shops coming soon—it’s a spot worth revisiting.

  

• Station Building Area

  Covers the underground shopping arcades from Osaka Station Buildings 1 to 4. Known for cheap and delicious retro-style izakayas, it’s a haven for drink lovers. Over 60 restaurants in Building 3 alone make choosing difficult—in the best way.

  

• 13：00

  Transfer (approx. 20 mins)

  Next, we head deeper into the food capital—Namba and Shinsaibashi.

• 13：20

  Namba & Shinsaibashi Area
  (approx. 2 hours)

  This area includes Ebisubashi-suji and the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, home to Osaka favorites like Takomasa’s takoyaki, Rikuro’s cheesecake, and 551 Horai’s pork buns.
  Landmarks like Kuidaore Taro, the Glico sign, and Dotonbori’s Kani Doraku (with a giant crab), and Kinryu Ramen (marked by a dragon) make this a top tourist zone.
  Nearby is Kuromon Market, known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” with about 150 shops across a 580m arcade. Enjoy seasonal items like pike conger in summer and blowfish in winter.

  

• 15：20

  Transfer (approx. 15 mins)

  Last stop: an area with Osaka’s iconic landmark.

• 15：35

  Shinsekai (approx. 2 hours)

  Home to the Tsutenkaku Tower and full of retro downtown vibes. Shinsekai Market features nostalgic lanterns and a festive atmosphere.
  Try specialties like “hormone udon,” “Tsutenkaku croquettes,” and local delights in Janjan Yokocho—like “kushikatsu” (no double-dipping!), “stew udon,” and “doteyaki.”

  

• 17：35

  After indulging in Osaka’s finest foods, we’ll take you back to your preferred location. Please feel free to let us know.