Osaka Riverside Walk

Above, Osaka Castle. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Here's an idea for visitors who have ventured south to see the city of Osaka. It is a walking tour along a riverside, which also include food stops.

It is presented by Time Out Tokyo. It also includes a visit to Osaka Castle.

It begins with:

Osaka may be most famed for its street food, vibrant nightlife and plentiful shopping opportunities, but Japan’s second-largest city is also a historically and culturally rich metropolis perfectly suited to on-foot exploration. This more refined side of Osaka is best experienced in Nakanoshima, an oblong-shaped island sitting in between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers. It’s home to wide, tree-lined streets, numerous museums and stylish restaurants and cafés, while also serving as the city’s administrative and commercial centre. Follow us on a one-day stroll along Osaka’s waterways and discover the sights, tastes and energetic atmosphere of a district visibly on the rise.

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