Osaka Traditional Wagashi and History Walking Tour

Discover Osaka through traditional wagashi and local culture on this private 2.5-hour walking tour. Explore historic confectionery shops and cultural landmarks around Yodoyabashi and Nakanoshima with an English-speaking guide. Visit long-established shops including Kikujudo Yoshinobu, Tsuruya Hachiman, and Takaoka Fukunobu. Enjoy Koraimochi at Kikujudo Yoshinobu, inside when seating is available or at a nearby outdoor spot. At Kansō, try its unique kombu soft-serve, served as takeaway or inside the café when seating is available. At Tsuruya Hachiman, enjoy matcha and individually purchased wagashi when café seating is available. If full, your guide will offer one wagashi or beverage up to JPY 650. Visit Tekijuku, a historic school that helped introduce Western learning to Japan, and discover the history and craftsmanship behind Osaka’s traditional sweets. Experience a side of Osaka beyond the usual tourist attractions through local sweets, history, and culture.