Osaka

Discover Osaka with 5 scavenger hunts full of riddles and puzzles at real landmarks.

Along the way you'll pass Kuromon Market, Sennichimae Doguyasuji, Namba Grand Kagetsu, Osaka Museum of History, Otemon Gate, Hokoku Shrine, Namba Yasaka Shrine and Amerikamura, among other spots.

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Hunts in Osaka

Kuromon to Dotonbori Eats

~80 min · 6 stops

Eat your way through Osaka, from the fresh seafood of Kuromon Market to the famous street food stalls along the Dotonbori canal.

First stops

Kuromon Market — Start your foodie adventure at Kuromon Ichiba Market, a 600-meter arcade packed with 150 shops selling fresh seafood, meat, and sweets.
Sennichimae Doguyasuji — Walk to Sennichimae Doguyasuji, a shopping arcade dedicated entirely to cooking utensils, restaurant supplies, and plastic food models.
Namba Grand Kagetsu — Pass by Namba Grand Kagetsu, the headquarters of Yoshimoto Kogyo and the premier theater for Japanese comedy.

Osaka Castle & History

~90 min · 6 stops

Walk through the sprawling grounds of Osaka Castle Park, discovering ancient gates, shrines, and the magnificent castle tower.

First stops

Osaka Museum of History — Start near the modern Osaka Museum of History, which overlooks the castle park and tells the story of the city from ancient times to today.
Otemon Gate — Enter the castle grounds through the impressive Otemon Gate, the main western entrance guarded by massive stone walls.
Hokoku Shrine — Visit Hokoku Shrine inside the park, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the powerful feudal lord who first built Osaka Castle.

Minami Iconic Walk

~85 min · 6 stops

Discover the vibrant energy of Osaka's southern downtown, walking from a giant lion-shaped shrine through trendy Amerikamura to the dazzling neon of Dotonbori.

First stops

Namba Yasaka Shrine — Begin at Namba Yasaka Shrine, hidden away in a quiet neighborhood. Its main stage is shaped like a massive lion's head, believed to swallow evil spirits and bring good luck.
Amerikamura — Walk north to Amerikamura (Amemura), Osaka's center of youth culture and vintage fashion, often compared to Harajuku in Tokyo.
Ebisubashi Bridge — Arrive at Ebisubashi Bridge, the heart of Dotonbori. It's a popular meeting spot crossing the canal, surrounded by massive glowing billboards.

Nakazakicho to Tenma

~100 min · 6 stops

Explore Osaka's retro side, walking from the artistic cafes of Nakazakicho through the longest shopping street in Japan to the local bars of Tenma.

First stops

Nakazakicho — Begin in Nakazakicho, a retro neighborhood that survived WWII bombings. Its narrow alleys are now filled with charming cafes, vintage shops, and art galleries inside old wooden houses.
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street — Walk over to Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, a covered arcade stretching 2.6 kilometers, claiming to be the longest in Japan.
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living — Pass by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, where you can walk through a life-sized recreation of an old Osaka street exactly as it looked centuries ago, under samurai rule.

Deep Osaka Shinsekai

~80 min · 6 stops

Dive into the retro, working-class heart of Osaka, exploring the nostalgic alleys of Janjan Yokocho and the colorful streets of Shinsekai.

First stops

Tennoji Park — Begin at Tennoji Park, a wide green space offering views of both nature and the sprawling cityscape of southern Osaka.
Janjan Yokocho — Walk through Janjan Yokocho, a covered arcade famous for its cheap eateries, standing bars, and retro shogi (Japanese chess) parlors.
Shinsekai District — Enter Shinsekai ('New World'), a district developed before WWII. Today, it retains a wonderfully nostalgic, colorful, and slightly gritty vibe.

Frequently asked questions

Scavenger hunts in Osaka: practical questions

How long does a scavenger hunt in Osaka take?

The hunts in Osaka take roughly 80 to 100 minutes and have 6 to 6 stops. You walk at your own pace and can pause and pick up again anytime.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Osaka cost?

A hunt costs €1.99 as a one-time purchase in the app — no subscription. You can also unlock the whole city with all themes at once.

Which themes are available in Osaka?

There are 5 hunts in Osaka: Kuromon to Dotonbori Eats, Osaka Castle & History, Minami Iconic Walk, Nakazakicho to Tenma, Deep Osaka Shinsekai. Each theme follows its own route past different places.

Can I play together in Osaka?

Yes — play solo, share one phone, or try the co-op duo mode (beta) with two phones. For groups and team outings there are private hunts everyone joins in the browser.

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