The Experience
Have you ever heard the word, “Otaku?” It’s meaning is everchanging and continues to evolve. In this tour, you’ll walk the streets of Nippombashi, beloved by Otaku. There’ll be plenty to enjoy like playing at a game center! You’ll also be able to experience the latest in Japan’s “Kawaii” at a cafe where the staff are dressed in doll-like fashion and use mysterious magic♪
This tour is not just about pop culture, but also takes you through the best of what Namba has to offer. After experiencing modern Otaku culture, step into the past! Known as the “kitchen of the nation,” we’ll stop by a food market that has over 200 years of history and continues to embody the culinary culture of Osaka. You’ll also be able to feel the history at Hozenji Temple and take a picture in front of the Glico Man sign. Join us on this tour to experience the varied culture of Japan♪
●Tour Schedule
15:00 Meet Up @ Nankai Namba Station South Exit
15:10 Taito Station (Purikura Pics & Game Center)
15:40 Ota RoadーKuromon MarketーHozenji Temple & Ukiyo ShojiーDontonbori
16:45 PINK KAWAII
17:30 Group Pic, End @ Glico Man Sign
15:00 Meet Up @ Nankai Namba Station
▼Stroll through the holy land of Otaku, Nippombashi
15:10 Game Center: Taito Station
▼Purikura pictures to start off♪
15:50 Kuromon Market
▼Enter the kitchen of Japan, Kuromon Market!
▼Feel free to buy a bite to eat if you’re getting a bit hungry♪
16:10 Hozenji Temple
▼In the middle of the city, find yourself suddenly 400 years into the past!
▼Slip through the absolutely photo-friendly Ukiyo Shoji...
16:30 Dontonbori
▼The spot you can’t miss in Osaka, Dotonbori!
16:45 Cafe: PINK KAWAII
▼Destination, cafe. Name, PINK KAWAII!!!
▼Prepare to be greeted by cute “dolls”
▼Casting a spell of deliciousness on your drink☆
▼Take home a polaroid together with one of the dolls!
17:30 End @ the Glico Man sign
▼Signature pose for the finale☆
Seeing these many sights in just a two and a half hour walk is something you can only do with this tour! Let’s enjoy this adventure together, and have different kinds of experiences, one after the next♪ You’ll have lots of opportunities to take pictures and leave with lasting memories! You’re sure to become a bonafide Otaku!