Osaka Food Origins: A Merchant Out of Time
Osaka, Present Day. You were a merchant from the Edo period, arriving in Dotonbori to trade rare goods - until a storm hurled you through time. Now, 300 years later, the streets buzz with neon lights and sizzling aromas.
The food is unlike anything you’ve known, but the spirit of trade and flavor is still alive. Your mission? Navigate the modern world, follow real-world clues, solve puzzles, and collect the most extraordinary dishes to bring back home.
This walking quest through Osaka’s iconic food district is best shared with friends or family - discover new tastes, laugh together, and uncover how the past and present blend in the city that feeds Japan. Ready to find your way back?
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Highlights
Discover the history of Dotonbori in a fun, interactive way.
Find out curious facts about the most delicious cuisine in the heart of Kansai area.
Learn about the rituals at Japanese temples.
Storyline
You’re an old merchant from the 18th century, Edo period, coming by boat from a far-away village to purchase the newest goods on the market in order to sell them in your region.
The Dotonbori area is well-known all over Japan as the heaven of food: the home of all sorts of dishes and products you never thought could exist. But on your journey, a strong storm catches you on the sea. Miraculously, you survive, but when you wake up, you find yourself 300 years in the future, to the present day.
Now, you must find a new way home, but remember that you should also take with you some of the delicious food you will find.
Experience's route
Starting point Ebisu Bridge
1 Chome-6 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, JapanFinish point Namba Yasaka Shrine
2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, JapanPlaces you will visit
10
It will take you
51-81 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
National Bunraku Theatre
Hōzenji Temple
Ebisu Bridge
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Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English