Review of Dotonbori Area in Osaka

💗Dotonbori is a popular area that anyone visiting Osaka must come to because it has shops, restaurants, and beautifully decorated neon signs. Plus, there’s a canal running through the middle of the area, making it a very unique spot in Osaka.

💗The famous food or snacks in this area are:
🐙Takoyaki, which is octopus inside soft round batter, topped with a savory sauce.
🥞Okonomiyaki, or Japanese pizza, which mixes vegetables and seafood into batter and is cooked on a griddle.

💗Activities you should do when visiting this area:
📍Walk around and take photos at various spots.
📍Take a photo with the Glico sign, visible from the Ebisu Bridge.
📍Taste takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and local foods.
📍Take a boat ride to see the beautiful lights of the area at night.
📍Shop at Shinsaibashi, a street extending from the Glico Bridge in Dotonbori.
📍Find a chill spot to sit and sip cold drinks at night.

💗It’s recommended to visit both in the morning and evening to experience different atmospheres. However, on weekends from evening to late night, it gets especially crowded, so plan your trip accordingly.

📍How to get there: Take the Namba train station, exit 14, then walk about 3 minutes.

Post by เมื่อฉันเป็นโรคติดเที่ยว | Jul 18, 2025