Walking courses
Spots linked in a walkable order, by theme.
In the Footsteps of Sanada Nobushige
From Osaka Castle to Tamatsukuri, Sanko Shrine and Chausuyama — a samurai walk comparing fact and legend.
Osaka Castle → Tamatsukuri → Sanko Shrine → Sanada Tunnel → Chausuyama
Seven Slopes & Ancient Temples
Descend the slopes from Ikukunitama Shrine to Oe Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera and Shitennoji through a quiet temple town.
Ikukunitama Shrine → Tennoji Seven Slopes → Oe Shrine → Kiyomizu-dera (Tennoji) → Tamade Falls → Shitennoji Temple
Nipponbashi Electric Town & Pop Culture Walk
From Doguyasuji and Kuromon Market through Den Den Town and Ota Road to Shinsekai.
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street → Kuromon Market → Nipponbashi Den Den Town → Ota Road → Shinsekai
Uemachi Alleys to Tsuruhashi
Wander the alleys of Karahori, pass through Uehommachi and end at Tsuruhashi's market and yakiniku.
Karahori Shopping Street → Uenoshio → Uehommachi → Hi-Hi Town → Tsuruhashi → Tsuruhashi Yakiniku
Minami Food Walk
Check out classic souvenirs in Namba, then konamon in Dotonbori and kushikatsu in Shinsekai.
Namba → 551 Horai → Rikuro Ojisan no Mise → Dotonbori → Takoyaki → Okonomiyaki → Shinsekai → Kushikatsu
Tennoji Family Course
Tennoji Zoo, Chausuyama hill and Shinsekai — a course for families.
Tennoji → Tennoji Zoo → Chausuyama → Shinsekai
Green Walk in Umekita
Walk straight from JR Osaka Station into Grand Green Osaka and relax on the lawns and by the water in Umekita Park.
Grand Green Osaka → Umekita Park
Tennoji: Ancient Temple and the 300 m View
Visit Shitennoji, then head to Abeno Harukas and take in Osaka from the Harukas 300 observatory.
Shitennoji Temple → Abeno Harukas → Harukas 300 (Observatory)
Nakanoshima & Kitahama: Riverside and Modern Architecture Walk
From Nakanoshima Library and the Central Public Hall through the rose garden and Nakanoshima Park, then over the lion-guarded Naniwabashi Bridge to the Kitahama riverside.
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library → Osaka City Central Public Hall → Nakanoshima Rose Garden → Nakanoshima Park → Naniwabashi Bridge (Lion Bridge) → Kitahama Riverside Cafés (Kitahama Terrace)
Hommachi: Kita-mido & Minami-mido History Walk
Walk between the two temples that gave Midosuji its name, and find Basho’s poem monument at Minami-mido.
Kita-mido (Hongwanji Tsumura Betsuin) → Minami-mido (Shinshu Otani-ha Namba Betsuin)
Horie: Cafés & Orange Street Stroll
From Yotsubashi Station to Orange Street, a former furniture street, then wander Horie’s cafés and shops.
Horie Orange Street → Horie Cafés & Shops
Midosuji: Night Lights & Illumination Walk
On a winter evening, walk the illuminated Midosuji to Nakanoshima Park and the Central Public Hall. Check the seasonal events section for dates.
Midosuji Illumination → Nakanoshima Park → Osaka City Central Public Hall