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.
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- 1. Standard plan: Enjoy a stroll from Shinsaibashi to Dotonbori
- 2. Traditional Culture Experience Plan: A day to experience the charm of Japan
- 3. Gourmet tour plan: Enjoy Osaka specialties to the fullest
- 4. Family Plan: A safe tour of spots even with children
- 5. Night Plan: Adult sightseeing to enjoy the Minami nightlife
- 6. Minami and surrounding areas: One-day excursion
1. Standard plan: Enjoy a stroll from Shinsaibashi to 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

- 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 .
- Workshop Experience
- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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.