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Experience modern Osaka’s less visited underbelly with a cruise through the hip and gritty neighborhoods of Tenma, Juso and Nakazaki-cho. Explore Osaka’s growing Street Art scene where talented local and international artists express themselves on the city’s urban canvas. As well as the art, you can also expect extensive urban landscapes with a maze of train lines, rivers, bridges, graffiti, street art and gorgeous modern skylines. Among the frequent stops we make, you will also sample specialty coffee, old school Japanese standing bars and a slice of locally produced pizza!

A city like Kyoto, with over 1200 years of history, is bound to have its dark side. Learn all about it on this four-hour guided tour that takes in some of the ghostly, haunted, supernatural, or otherwise creepy parts of Kyoto. See and hear a different side to popular attractions like Gion and Kiyomizudera. Stop at places you might not otherwise find, like cemeteries and a haunted candy store. Prepare to be entertained, and a little creeped out.

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of anime with our exclusive day tour to Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. Departing from Osaka at 9:00 AM, enjoy a picturesque bus ride to a world where your favorite anime and manga come to life. Spend six magical hours exploring immersive exhibits and attractions that blend natural beauty with innovative technology. Dive into interactive experiences that let you engage with the narratives and characters of iconic anime series. Test your ninja skills in thrilling action scenes or unwind in serene landscapes straight out of anime settings. Don't miss dining at Ramen Ichiraku, where you can enjoy a bowl of ramen just as Naruto would. Wrap up your adventure with a relaxing bus ride back to Osaka, filled with lasting memories of a day well spent in the vibrant world of anime. Join us for a day of excitement, nostalgia, and discovery in the unique setting of Nijigen no Mori!

Naoshima, commonly known as Japan's art island, is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea and is one of the most popular places in Japan. Departing from Osaka or Kyoto, you can enjoy the charm of Naoshima for two days. ・You can enjoy to go around Naoshima island by bicycle (with power-assisted bicycle, e-bike) with Private English Speaking guide. ・Chichu Art Museum (excluded entrance ticket's fee : 2100 JPY and you should buy the online tickets) ・Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors(excluded entrance ticket's fee : 1500 JPY and you should buy the online tickets) *there is possible to take a time to visit more 2 spots.

In this special tour, you will basically get "THE FRIEND" who always understand your aesthetic and take good photos of you. "THE FRIEND" will pick the place or town to explore based on your aesthetic and just take bunch of photos which will make it to your ig post ! Photos are usually taken by iPhone and digital camera. Share your Pinterest mood board and get the perfect ig photos in Osaka!

This tour is based on a popular TV cartoon that aired in the 2000s. You will visit real places that appeared in various scenes of the anime. Nishinomiya, where the tour will take place, is easily accessible from Osaka and Kobe. We will take you to a park where the main characters gathered, a café where they held strategy meetings, an apartment where aliens live, and other places that fans of the anime must visit. Another attraction of this tour is that you can actually walk along the school route, which was said to be a hike. Dive into the world you saw in the anime!

Join me on a captivating photoshoot with Irven Lewis of Shoot Travel Japan! We'll immerse ourselves in the mesmerizing Osaka night lights and absorb the city's vibrant energy. Our journey commences at the iconic Dotombori Street Sign, where we'll spend approximately 10 minutes capturing stunning photographs. Moving on, we'll head to the renowned Glico Sign for another 10 minutes of photography. Then, we'll meander through the lively streets of Dotombori and its quaint alleys, dedicating around 10 minutes to this segment. Our next stop is the tranquil Houzenji Temple, where we'll allocate 10 minutes to capture its serene beauty. Following the temple shoot, we'll explore the hidden streets of Nipponbashi for approximately 20 minutes, offering ample opportunities for captivating shots. Finally, we'll return to Dotombori, concluding our photographic adventure. Upon completion, you'll receive 30 expertly retouched photos within just 3 days, delivered via email. www.shoottraveljapan.com

Osaka is not just a second city to Tokyo or the food capital. It has a side that normal tourists wouldn't know: Street art. Neighborhoods and streets in Osaka are full of street art and murals yet to be discovered. Art lovers will explore some of Osaka's best street art and murals on this tour with a local guide. Enjoy finding small art pieces on the street corner and be amazed by long murals that go for 10+ meters. There are 30+ street art pieces and murals created by local and Japanese artists which you'd otherwise never find on your own. Be away from tourist traps and explore the locally oriented neighborhoods with a perspective of street art.