In a nutshellA picturesque walk through the Dotonbori area, Osaka’s symbolic quarter: the setting is filled with scents and flavours whilst the light effects dance over the waters of the canal. The vibrant, jolly atmosphere here makes it the perfect place to try authentic gastronomic specialities from the land of the Rising Sun.

Main stops

Dotonbori district, a symbol of the city of Osaka
Chance to have lunch in a typical Japanese restaurant

The programme

Our coach will take us to the centre of Osaka and after around one hour we will reach the famous Dotonbori district. The heart of the nightlife in this Japanese city, the area became a symbol of Osaka with its giant neon signs that have appeared in several films.
This lively district arose in the 17th century when the Dotonbori-gawa canal was created in the hope of increasing trade in the area. This canal still extends along Dotonbori’s main road where there are countless bars and restaurants frequented by tourists and locals.
The scents and colourful atmosphere in this district will hit us as soon as we step off the coach. It is impossible to resist the local gastronomic delights, such as: okonomiyaki, takoyaki, udon, sushi and much more. We will be spoilt for choice!

Good to know

Heavy traffic is to be expected as it is travel season in Japan.
Money cannot be exchanged at the port; we recommend buying Japanese currency beforehand.
This excursion does not include a dedicated tour guide, but a representative will be present who can speak English.