Osaka Shinsekai, Nishinari & Tobita Shinchi Night Walking Tour

Meet at MEGA Don Quijote Shinsekai
and walk through Osaka’s hidden history at night

Meet your guide under the giant penguin at MEGA Don Quijote Shinsekai and explore Shinsekai, Nishinari and Tobita Shinchi on foot. Your English-speaking guide shares the history and culture of each area and lesser-known stories of Osaka.

Learn about the past and present of Shinsekai and Nishinari

Shinsekai, meaning “New World,” was developed in 1912 as a modern entertainment district influenced by Western ideas. Its southern part was modeled on Paris and its northern part on New York’s Coney Island, and today it is known for its retro streets and Tsutenkaku Tower.

Next, move on to Nishinari, shaped by working-class history and a long-standing local community, and hear how the area has changed over time while keeping its unique identity.

Stroll Janjan Yokocho and hear the history of Tobita Shinchi

At Janjan Yokocho near Tsutenkaku, feel the atmosphere of mid-20th-century Osaka among narrow alleys lined with old eateries, bars and shops. Finally, visit Tobita Shinchi, a historic red-light district with more than a century of history, to learn about its distinctive architecture and cultural background before the tour ends near Tsutenkaku.

※ The order of stops and durations are for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
※ Food and drinks are not included.