Dotonbori
Neighbourhood · Dotonbori, Osaka

Dotonbori

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The area runs along the Dotonbori canal in central Osaka. Large illuminated billboards dominate the streets, including the Glico running man sign. Food stalls and restaurants line both sides of the water.

On day 1 of Osaka Food Crawl

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
1 to 3 hours
Best time
Evening for the lights
Getting there
Short walk from Namba Station

Itineraries with Dotonbori

Day 1 of Osaka Food Crawl

Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi

How Dotonbori fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Dotonbori Canal WalkDotonbori
  2. 13:30Hozenji Yokocho Alley ExplorationHozenji Yokocho
  3. 15:00Shinsaibashi Shopping & Street FoodShinsaibashi
  4. 20:00Evening drinks in Ura-NambaNamba
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Dotonbori questions

What food to try in Dotonbori?

Takoyaki and okonomiyaki are available from stalls along the canal.

Is Dotonbori safe at night?

The area stays busy with visitors and locals into the late hours.

Where is the Glico sign?

It stands on the south side of the canal near Ebisubashi bridge.

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