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Walk through the modern streets and traditional sights of Osaka’s Minami area with a Spanish-speaking guide. Start in youthful Amemura, pass the Dotonbori Canal and Dotonbori Street and the moss-covered statue of Hozenji Temple, and finish at Kuromon Market. Your guide also shares how American culture left its mark on Osaka, including the story of the KFC Colonel Sanders statue. Explore central Osaka through stories of history, culture and food.

From Amemura to Kuromon Market,
walk through traditional and modern Osaka
Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at 9:30 AM at the Starbucks in the BIG STEP shopping mall in Shinsaibashi. The tour begins in Amemura, one of Osaka’s youngest and liveliest neighborhoods, and continues into traditional streets where old temples remain. Discover how faith and everyday life coexist in the heart of the city.
Stroll along the Dotonbori Canal and street

Walk along the Dotonbori Canal, a symbol of Osaka, and hear the curious story of how KFC and the Colonel Sanders statue left their mark on the city. Then wander down Dotonbori Street, full of bright lights, giant signs and food, with time for photos.
Stop by Hozenji Temple and its mossy statue

Hozenji Temple is famous for its moss-covered statue, where locals splash water and make a wish. Soak up the atmosphere of this small temple tucked into an alley and learn about local customs.
Finish at Kuromon Market

Finally, explore Kuromon Market, packed with Osaka’s signature ingredients and foods, where the tour ends. Food and drinks are not included, so buy anything you would like to try at the market yourself.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and the order or route may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Starbucks Coffee Shinsaibashi BIG STEP
1-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-0086 BIG STEP
Meeting point information:
BIG STEP has two entrances. Google Maps sometimes leads you to the other side of the mall, which is closed at this time. If you see the shutters down, walk once around the same block in a U-shape to reach Starbucks. The tour ends at Kuromon Market (2 Chome-21 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka).
Starbucks Coffee Shinsaibashi BIG STEP, 1-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka