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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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Interview-Based Quality Checks

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 skip, 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.

Thank you for visiting my page.

I'd love to guide you to three ancient capital cities, each with a 1,000-year history of urban development and a 100-year history of filmmaking. I grew up in OSAKA and earned a Master's Degree in Engineering in KYOTO. I worked for 20 years as an urban planning expert for national and local governments in TOKYO and OSAKA, dedicated to creating cities that were safe and comfortable for residents and attractive for visitors.

Then I became a freelance urban planner with a Nationally Licensed Professional Engineer. I've visited urban development sites and filming locations in 90 cities across 30 countries so far. Then I posted the unique cityscapes of these cities on social media.

OSAKA, KYOTO, and NARA formed a metropolitan area adjacent to the Imperial Palace with political, economic, and cultural hubs from the 7th to 19th centuries. Even today, locals continue to maintain retro-flavored townscapes, preserve historical heritage, and celebrate traditional events. Many travelers visit these three cities to experience them on-site.

The three cities are all within a one-hour ride by intercity train. The cities have extensive subway, tram, and bus networks, allowing you to reach a variety of tourist spots. I am also a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter and Certified General Travel Service Manager, and I will create a memorable travel plan comprising places and stories based on your requests. I will also ensure that you get around efficiently using the appropriate means of transportation within the limited time you have. Let's have a stroll around the cities with me.

Reviews

James S.

5 / 5

Dec 2, 2025

Osaka, Spiritual Tour in Temple Town on Hill

Dec 2, 2025

Osaka

7 hours

“Great Guide!”

Yosshi was a great guide. He had vast knowledge of the sights we visited. Very friendly and payed attention to our needs as we explored. I would book with him again. Thank you Yosshi.

Yosshi S.

Dear James San. Thank you for your review. I was happy to share my experience with you as you have an interest in Osaka's history. Hearing about your hometown has added to my bucket list. The day was sunny, the autumn leaves were beautiful, and there weren't many tourists, so I was able to show you ancient, medieval, and early modern sites. We were also able to go up the Osaka Castle Tower and the Tsutenkaku Tower for a bird's-eye view of Osaka's topography. Osaka's long history has been supported by its citizens. Next time, I'd like to guide you to markets and theaters where we can experience the vitality of its citizens. Thank you for yesterday. Yosshi

Drew B.

5 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

Osaka, Spiritual Tour in Temple Town on Hill

Nov 9, 2025

Osaka

6 hours

“Cultural tour of Kawachi/Osaka ”

Yosshi san created a unique tour to introduce us to the history of Kofun burial mounds and Haniwa clay pottery. We had an amazing day despite the weather visiting Shin-ike Haniwa Factory Park and the Imashirozuka Museum. Yosshi san has amazing knowledge & excellent English and was a pleasure to spend the day with. Also Yosshi san is a master of navigating Osaka transport, very impressed!! Thank you again Yosshi san for looking after us so well, Drew & Annie.

Yosshi S.

Dear Drew & Annie san Thank you so much for sending me your generous review. You read the explanations, took photos, and asked questions to the museum guide during the tour. I was impressed by your deep interest and knowledge, and it was a great honor to guide you. However, it's unfortunate that today's tour didn't go as planned due to the heavy rain all day. Here is the only imperial mausoleum in Japan that we can enter, so if we have another opportunity, I'd like to stroll around the 350-meter burial mound on a sunny day and discuss the Kofun age with you. Thank you so much for today. Regard Yosshi

James K.

5 / 5

Oct 21, 2025

Nara, Stroll in Nara Park led by Friendly Deer

Oct 21, 2025

Nara

6 hours

“Nara park and Todai-Temple Tour”

Wonderful tour with Yosshi. Really enjoyed both Nara Park and the Todai-ji Temple. Yosshi customized the tour for our needs, and made the travel to and from Kyoto seamless.

Yosshi S.

Hello James san Thank you for your heartwarming review. I was so happy to see you and your mother enjoying the deer in Nara Park. I was also touched by how much you always cherish your mother, and I learned a lot from you. I'm glad I was able to show you around Nara Park and the Great Buddha Hall. On the train ride there and back, you and your mother told me stories about your town and asked me many questions, which broadened my horizons. I hope you and your mother are in good health. I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you. Yosshi