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Osaka, Footsteps of Pop Culture Creators

Manga Museum

Wrapped train of Hankyu Railway

Hankyu Railway

Flower road led to Manga Museum

Statue on the road

Review Outfit

Riverside repose at Revue Hall

Figures in Manga Museum

Anime Workshop at the studio

Phoenix by Osamu Tezuka

Manga artist at heart

Cupnoodles Museum

Ramen Packaging

Practice making cupnoodles

My cupnoodles

Souvenirs of cupnoodles

Souvenirs in a Plastic bag

Nintendo Osaka

Character Mario

Osaka, Footsteps of Pop Culture Creators

Kids & Family Friendly

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.

5.00 / 5

(10 reviews)

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Osaka

English, Japanese (Native)

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Yosshi S.)

Up to 6 people

At the beginning of the 20th century, an entrepreneur built a new 25-kilometer railway line stretching north from Osaka. He built a big theater for the Girls' Review at the northern end, housing estates in the middle, and a department store at the southern end, all to transport commuters and visitors. This groundbreaking idea has inspired youth, and a Manga Museum, a Cup Noodles Museum, and a Nintendo Store have opened one after another along the line, entertaining the children who visit.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

11:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or any convenient place in Osaka City

Produce your original Cup Noodles in the Museum

#Cup Noodles Museum/You can draw your design on the cylindrical cup, choose toppings and flavors, and produce your original Cup Noodles to take home.

#Inventor Momofuku Ando/In the mid-20th century, he traveled to the US to sell instant ramen. He noticed that Americans didn't have bowls or chopsticks like in Japan, and came up with the idea of selling instant ramen in cups with an attached fork. His former laboratory was renovated into the Museum.

Creating Basic Animation in the Museum

#Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum/This museum commemorates the manga and animation artist Osamu Tezuka, creator of masterpieces such as "Astro Boy," "Phoenix," and "Princess Knight." Numerous manga books and characters are on display. You can practice creating basic animation from your Illustrations in the studio.

#Tezuka Osamu/He was born and raised around Osaka and majored in Medicine at the Osaka University. It is said that rich nature and the Girls' Revue inspired his creativity. His vast knowledge and insight into humans and nature left behind numerous manga and animation works.

Official Store, Nintendo Osaka

#Nintendo has four official stores in Japan, selling 2,000 Nintendo-branded items, including Mario, Pokémon, and One Piece. They delight many visitors from Japan and abroad.

#Nintendo Co. Ltd /Nintendo was founded in Kyoto in the late 19th century as a toy manufacturer. In the late 20th century, it began selling computer game consoles and software, growing into a global company with a diverse character lineup.

Ending Point

At your hotel or any convenient place in Osaka City

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

>guide fee, hotel pick up in Osaka City center

What‘s not included

>transportation fee (you and guide/per adult)/Hankyu Railway (some 1500JPY)

>admission fee (you/per adult)/Cup Noodles Museum (original Cop Noodles 500JPY), Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum(700JPY)

>short break/lunch/dinner

Tour Important Information

>During peak season, we may need to make a reservation in advance or wait in line to enter the above facilities.

>The above additional fees are often paid in CASH on-site, so please have some Japanese yen(JPY).

>The tour does not include insurance. I hope you purchase your own travel insurance.

Important message from the supplier

>If you would like to take a listed or customized tour, please send me a message in advance. I will check the availability of the spots listed on the itinerary (opening days, hours, reservation status, etc.).

>The tour uses trains, subways, trams, buses, walking, and taxis (for small groups) for easy access. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for transfers.

>Please note that we may change or add spots depending on the availability of public transportation and tourist attractions.

>The tour does not include insurance. I hope you purchase your own travel insurance.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2024

Yosshi S.

5.00 / 5

(10 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yosshi S.

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I will guide you to the 3 ancient capitals of Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto, which housed the Imperial Palace for 1200 years, starting in the 7th century.

I grew up in Osaka, studied urban and transportation planning in Kyoto, and worked for 20 years as an urban planning expert for national and local governments. My goal was to create cities where citizens can live safely and comfortably, and which captivate tourists to stimulate the local economy. I developed urban policies and construction projects. During this time, I visited and researched unique cities in Japan and abroad (90 cities in 30 countries), exchanging ideas with local experts.

Now, I use my urban development expertise and knowledge of cities in Japan and abroad to uncover the hidden charms of the 3 ancient capitals and share them with foreign tourists, working as a guide.

In the 3 ancient capitals, the Imperial Palace was relocated 15 times, and each time a new capital was built, with court nobles and monks accompanying His Majesty the Emperor. Knowing the history of these cities' development, we will come to appreciate that the townscape before us is the result of the strong will of many people.

The 3 cities are within an hour's train ride of each other, and the transportation network is well-developed. I will create a Customized Tour that will remain in your photographs and memories forever, within the limits of your time and energy. I look forward to hearing from you.

Reviews

James S.

5 / 5

Dec 2, 2025

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