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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

(11 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

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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.

>It is possible to pick you up at your hotel (Osaka, Nara, or Kyoto) and take you to the spots in the other city with no additional guide fee.

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

(11 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yosshi S.

Thank you for visiting my page. I love to guide you through the 3 ancient capitals—Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto—which served as the seat of the Imperial Palace for 1,300 years.

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. During that time, I visited numerous cities in Japan and abroad, conducting field research on the history and current state of urban development. I discovered that while the physical forms of cities may differ, the aspirations of the people who built them often share common themes.

Since the establishment of Naniwa (Osaka), Heijo (Nara), and Heian (Kyoto) Palaces during the 7th to 20th centuries, 3 cities have developed into important centers of politics, commerce, culture, and religion. As an urban planning expert, I worked to preserve historic landscapes and create modern ones—applying urban planning techniques to honor the city's long history of urban development. Later, I obtained the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification and began working as a freelance guide.

When guiding you through the attractions of 3 cities, I explain not only what you see but also the historical background behind their development. As 3 cities are all within a one-hour train ride of one another, I can propose a Customized Tour tailored to your schedule and energy levels. I look forward to hearing from you.

Reviews

Michelle M.

5 / 5

Jun 14, 2026

Millennial City Kyoto, Power & Charm Transition

Jun 14, 2026

Kyoto

5 hours 30 mins

“Great Highlights of Central Kyoto”

We had an excellent tour with Yosshi. I recommend him. He had great communication to create a custom tour for us. He emailed about and researched our sights ahead of time. He arrived early at our hotel lobby. He spoke good English and was very kind. He was very informative about the many sights we visited and came prepared with printouts. He took photos of our family. He took us to the Nijo castle, Imperial Palace and Manga museum. He helped us with ordering lunch. He was very knowledgeable getting around the metro. It made our day a breeze. We really enjoyed our day and Yosshi made it very special. Thank you.

Yosshi S.

Dear Michelle-san Thank you for taking the time to send me such a heartwarming review. The Kemari Garden at the Imperial Palace is a game where players pass a ball to their opponent in an easy-to-kick manner. Today, we visited a place of great importance in Japanese history, set on a vast site full of early-summer greenery. The spirit of Kemari (a football game) lives on at this turning point as well. As a guide, I tried my best to provide clear explanations. The day I spent with you has become a memorable tour for me. OH-KI-NI! (Kyoto dialect for thank you). Yosshi

James S.

5 / 5

Dec 2, 2025

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Osaka, Footsteps of Pop Culture Creators

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Tour Important Information

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