Kitakagaya, a town in Osaka Bay Area once bustling with shipbuilding, is now attracting attention as a spot with a penchant for art.
On this tour, a local guide will take you to see the abundant murals and other artworks scattered throughout the city, where over 100 artists are active. Alongside explanations of the works themselves, learning about the city's history and cultural background will make your art appreciation both deeper and more enjoyable.
Furthermore, enjoy light refreshments in a special space themed around sustainability. Savour to your heart's content the charm of Kitakagaya, where delightful encounters scattered throughout the town blend with new cultural influences.

2.5 hours/3.5 hours
Available languages: English、Japanese
Start: Exit 4 of the Kitakagaya Station on the Yotsuhashi Subway Line
2 to 6
Private
Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Exit 4 of the Kitakagaya Station on the Yotsuhashi Subway Line

Meet your guide at the exit 4 of the Kitakagaya Station on the Yotsuhashi Subway Line. The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.

Art Tour First Half

This town in Osaka Bay Area, once bustling with shipbuilding, is now attracting considerable attention as a spot where the love for art is intensifying. Your guide will explain the historical context as you tour the actual artworks scattered throughout the town. Explore how traditional buildings blend with contemporary sensibilities and form a unique scenery.

Light meal (60 minutes) at a sustainability-themed café

The venue serving light refreshments is Smasell, a shopping centre operating in a renovated factory building - a space where you can enjoy experiencing the SDGs through a range of sustainable products across various categories, including fashion, interiors, cosmetics, food, art, and music. ※This itinerary is for the Sustainability Tour only.

Art Tour: Second Half

As the sea draws nearer, vestiges of an era when shipbuilding flourished come into view. With the guide explaining the historical context, we trace how contemporary art revives these landscapes. In this place where past and present intersect, you will fully experience the artists' keen sensibilities and find time to reflect on the town's transformation.

Tour conclusion at the Kitakagaya Station Exit 2

Plan

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Osaka: The City Becomes an Art Gallery! Kitakagaya Art & Sustainability Tour

＜Inclusions＞
・Light meal
・English translation
・Local guide

＜Plan Code＞
D-OSK-038-1-PR

162.00USD～

Osaka: The City Becomes an Art Gallery! Kitakagaya Art Tour

＜Inclusions＞
・English translation
・Local guide

＜Plan Code＞
D-OSK-038-2-PR

121.50USD～

Highlights

・ Local guides takes you on a tour of the city streets decorated in street art
・Stroll through the Bay Area teeming with art
・A special light meal experience at a sustainability-oriented café

What's Included

＜Kitakagaya Art & Sustainability Tour＞
・Light meal
・English translation
・Local guide

＜Kitakagaya Art Tour＞
・English translation
・Local guide

Meeting Place

Exit 4 of the Kitakagaya Station on the Yotsuhashi Subway Line: Meet your guide at the exit 4 of the Kitakagaya Station on the Yotsuhashi Subway Line. The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.