Osaka: Cup Noodles Museum & Tezuka Osamu Museum Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- 180-minute fully private accompaniment by a professional English guide
- Admission fee to the Osamu Tezuka Memorial Hall
- Flexible tour progress tailored to the guest's pace
- My Cup Noodles Factory experience fee (1 serving of original cup noodles made by yourself)
- Local public transportation fares (IC card or cash)
- Personal souvenir, food, and drink expenses
- 180-minute fully private accompaniment by a professional English guide
- Admission fee to the Osamu Tezuka Memorial Hall
- Flexible tour progress tailored to the guest's pace
- My Cup Noodles Factory experience fee (1 serving of original cup noodles made by yourself)
- Local public transportation fares (IC card or cash)
- Personal souvenir, food, and drink expenses
Begin your journey at the Cup Noodles Museum in Ikeda, the birthplace of instant ramen. Learn about the legendary "research shed," a small wooden hut built by the founder, Momofuku Ando, in his backyard. Hear how Ando's spirit of perseverance and innovation led to the creation of instant ramen, even without special equipment.
Discover the story behind Ando's "reverse thinking" breakthrough, where he dreamt of flipping the cup upside down to fit the noodles perfectly. Experience the joy of questioning conventions and create your own unique cup of noodles. Design your cup, choose from 4 types of soup and 12 toppings, and proudly carry your creation to the next destination.
Next, board the Hankyu train for a 20-minute journey from Ikeda to Takarazuka. Enjoy the premium retro interior with plush olive green seats and warm woodgrain walls, reflecting the aesthetics of Kansai. Listen to your guide's commentary as you pass scenic landscapes, including the Inagawa River, known for its pure water used to brew sake for the shogunate, and the beautiful residential area of New Town, where Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga," grew up.
Arrive at Takarazuka Station and stroll along the elegant "Flower Road," a pedestrian path lined with seasonal flowers and Western-style buildings. Breathe in the air of theater and art as you approach the Tezuka Osamu Memorial Museum, a beautiful building modeled after a European castle.
Be greeted by the giant "Phoenix" monument, a symbol of peace, and see the handprints and footprints of Tezuka's characters, such as Astro Boy and Sapphire, embedded in the ground. Step inside the museum and explore the futuristic dome space, designed to resemble the palace from Tezuka's masterpiece "Princess Knight."
See some of the 150,000 original manuscripts and replicas of Tezuka's insect sketches, and learn about his lifelong dedication to conveying the preciousness of all life through his art. Head to the underground "Animation Studio" and become a creator yourself. Use a real light table to draw two frames of a character, adding a slight movement to bring it to life. Watch your creation come alive on the screen, experiencing the pure joy of creation.
Conclude your tour with a sense of intellectual excitement and catharsis, having experienced the thrill of making your own cup noodles and breathing life into a two-dimensional character.
- Create your own custom cup noodles at the Cup Noodles Museum in Ikeda
- Enjoy a scenic train ride from Osaka to Hyogo with a guide
- Stroll along the elegant Hana-no-michi promenade in Takarazuka
- Try your hand at animation in the museum's animation workshop
- Visit the Tezuka Osamu Museum and see iconic character monuments
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- The tour includes a unique experience of making your own cup noodles and an animation creation experience.
- The tour is a fully private storytelling experience, not just a visit to tourist spots.
- The tour is designed to be a seamless journey through the history of modern Japanese culture.
