Dotonbori - Useful Travel Guide for Osaka Visitors


Dotonbori is a popular tourist area with streets running along the Dōtonbori canal in Namba Osaka.

Dotonbori in Osaka is the city's most famous entertainment district offering abundant dining and shopping options.

Osaka Dotonbori area is a popular destination for Osaka’s nightlife and entertainment.

It is characterized by large illuminated billboards and offers plenty to see for all ages especially during night time.

More useful information below in this Dotonbori travel guide for visitors to Osaka, Japan.

 

Dotonbori Address

 

Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0071, Japan


Dotonbori Admission and Hours


Dotonbori Entrance Fee :

FREE to browse

Fee for visiting Hozenji Temple & Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

Dotonbori Hours :

Open 24 Hours

Shops in Dotonbori Osaka are typically open from 10 AM - 10/11 PM.

 

Getting to Dotonbori in Osaka

By Osaka Subway to Dotonbori in Osaka :

- Take Subway Midosuji Line to Namba Station

- Follow signs to Dotonbori at Underground Namba shopping area

- Approx. 5 - 10 mins walk from Namba Station

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Dotonbori

 

• Visit Dotonbori in the evening after nightfall as the whole area illuminates with lights and billboards

• Dotonbori area provides plenty of inexpensive and delicious food options.
  Try Osaka’s famous Okonomiyaki - Pan-fried noodle batter cake or Takoyaki - Octopus dumplings.

• Wear good shoes as you will be walking a lot

 

Website

 

No Official Website - Unofficial Dotonbori info website
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