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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Ebisu Bridge, 1 Chome-6 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
51-81 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Route you will explore
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, JapanAbout this quest
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?
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.
The mission: Your story in Osaka
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.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
National Bunraku Theatre
Hōzenji Temple
Ebisu Bridge
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
