[2025] Head to the Minami area! Let’s check out the classic travel plans (with photos posted on social media)

【2025年】ミナミエリアにGo! 定番旅行プランを検証してみよう(SNS投稿写真付き)

As a tourist guide based in the Minami area of ​​Osaka, we have compiled a list of attractive sightseeing plans that we can suggest to foreign tourists. Below are plans that incorporate the gourmet food, culture, shopping, and entertainment that characterize the Minami area.

1. Standard plan: Enjoy a stroll from Shinsaibashi to Dotonbori

Dotonbori
  • morning
    • Go shopping at Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street . Enjoy unique Japanese fashion and souvenirs.
    • Visit Americamura ‘s wall art and cafes for photo opportunities.
  • lunch
    • Enjoy eating takoyaki and okonomiyaki while walking around Dotonbori .
    • Lunch at a riverside restaurant (e.g. kushikatsu or sushi).
  • afternoon
    • A commemorative photo in front of the Glico sign , the symbol of Dotonbori .
    • Take a boat cruise on the Dotonbori River and enjoy water sightseeing.
  • night
    • Watch a Yoshimoto Shinkigeki performance at **Namba Grand Kagetsu (NGK)** (subtitle service available for foreigners).
    • Enjoy the illuminated streets of Dotonbori at night.

2. Traditional Culture Experience Plan: A day to experience the charm of Japan

Hozenji Alley
  • morning
    • Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Hozenji Yokocho and visit the temple.
    • Enjoy fresh seafood at Kizu Market . Sushi and seafood bowls are also recommended.
  • afternoon
    • Workshop Experience
      • Making Japanese sweets (a class where you can learn the techniques of traditional confectioners).
      • Tea ceremony experience (experience traditional Japanese culture).
    • Find traditional Japanese crafts and Kyoto goods at Takashimaya Osaka store .
  • night
    • Enjoy kaiseki cuisine at a traditional Japanese restaurant in the Namba area.
    • If you wish, you can rent a kimono and stroll around the city at night.

3. Gourmet tour plan: Enjoy Osaka specialties to the fullest

Kuromon Market
  • morning
    • Breakfast at Kuromon Market . Eat kushikatsu, takoyaki, crab, and more.
    • Purchase popular ingredients at the market as souvenirs.
  • lunch
    • Enjoy Osaka-style ramen at a popular ramen restaurant in the Minami area.
    • Or have a casual sushi lunch near Nankai Namba Station.
  • afternoon
    • Walk around Namba and look for sweets in the underground mall.
    • Visit the Osaka Museum of History and Namba Shrine and enjoy a stroll.
  • night
    • Experience a hearty teppanyaki dinner in Dotonbori.
    • After your meal, enjoy some sake or local beer at a bar or izakaya.

4. Family Plan: A safe tour of spots even with children

Namba Parks
  • morning
    • Go shopping at Namba Parks and explore the rooftop garden.
    • Snack time at the cafe for kids.
  • lunch
    • Have lunch at a family-friendly restaurant (e.g. a conveyor belt sushi restaurant or a family restaurant).
  • afternoon
    • Experience manzai comedy and see Yoshimoto-related exhibits at Namba Grand Kagetsu .
    • Find souvenirs at Yoshimoto Entertainment Shop .
  • night
    • Buffet dinner at a hotel popular with families.
    • We finish the night a little early and relax at the hotel.

5. Night Plan: Adult sightseeing to enjoy the Minami nightlife

Adult tourism to enjoy Nami's nightlife
  • evening
    • Enjoy the sunset views from rooftop bars around Shinsaibashi.
    • Enjoy music at karaoke bars and live music venues.
  • night
    • Dinner at a fine restaurant along the Dotonbori River.
    • Visit retro izakayas in Hozenji Yokocho .
  • Late Night
    • Visit clubs and bars that are open late at night and enjoy Osaka’s nightlife.

6. Minami and surrounding areas: One-day excursion

Shitennoji Temple
  • morning
    • Tour the historic temple of Shitennoji .
    • Enjoy nature and animals at Tennoji Zoo and Tenshiba Park .
  • lunch
    • Enjoy Osaka-style curry and other local delicacies at restaurants in the Tennoji area.
  • afternoon
    • We returned to the Minami area and took a break at a cafe in Namba.
    • Relax at Spa World .
  • night
    • Return to Namba and finish off by enjoying local cuisine in Dotonbori.
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