Dotonbori, a typical downtown area in Minami, Osaka
Dotonbori is lined with huge three-dimensional billboards such as Shochikuza, Kani Doraku, and Glico.
There are restaurants of various genres lined up on both sides of Dotonbori Street, and the area is lively all year round.
There are restaurants of various genres lined up on both sides of Dotonbori Street, and the area is lively all year round.
Speaking of Dotonbori, the huge billboard stands out.
Speaking of Dotonbori, the huge billboard stands out.
Many people have probably seen the Glico signboard on TV or in magazines.
In addition, the huge three-dimensional signboard with crabs, squid, octopus, and even cows symbolizes the energetic power of Dotonbori.
In addition, the huge three-dimensional signboard with crabs, squid, octopus, and even cows symbolizes the energetic power of Dotonbori.
Enjoy gourmet food in Osaka, a city known for its gluttonous culture.
Enjoy gourmet food in Osaka, a city known for its gluttonous culture.
If I were to describe the characteristics of Osaka’s food culture in one word, it would be “bland but flavorful.” This is because “dashi” is a major point when cooking.
The soy sauce used in Osaka is light soy sauce. Usukuchi soy sauce has a milder aroma and lighter color than dark soy sauce, so it has greatly contributed to Osaka’s food culture, which places importance on the natural flavor and appearance of the ingredients.
The soy sauce used in Osaka is light soy sauce. Usukuchi soy sauce has a milder aroma and lighter color than dark soy sauce, so it has greatly contributed to Osaka’s food culture, which places importance on the natural flavor and appearance of the ingredients.
“Dotonbori River Manyto Festival” held in summer
“Dotonbori River Manyto Festival” held in summer
During the event, an approximately 800m stretch along the Dotonbori River will be illuminated with 1,300 lanterns.
You can feel the Japanese summer atmosphere by wearing a yukata and walking around Dotonbori illuminated by the warm light of lanterns.
You can feel the Japanese summer atmosphere by wearing a yukata and walking around Dotonbori illuminated by the warm light of lanterns.
Access from Ryokan Suzuran to Dotonbori
Ryokan Suzuran is about a 5-minute walk from Hanazonocho Station on the Osaka Metro.
Get off at Osaka Metro Namba Station and walk for about 10 minutes.
Get off at Osaka Metro Namba Station and walk for about 10 minutes.
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RYOKAN SUZURAN -
Approximately 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Hanazonocho Station -
Osaka Metro Namba station -
10 minutes walk from Namba Station
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Dotonbori
How to enjoy the Dotonbori
Dotonbori may have a strong image of Osaka gourmet food, but it also has many tourist attractions.
Enjoy sightseeing spots and souvenir shops along with Osaka gourmet food.
Enjoy sightseeing spots and souvenir shops along with Osaka gourmet food.
Ebisubashi, famous for Glico Runner
Ebisubashi, famous for Glico Runner
It is the approach to Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, which is said to have been built around 600, and has been used by various people since ancient times to go to the puppet theater huts near the bridge.
It has become a tourist spot as you can see typical Osaka scenery from the top of the bridge, such as the giant signboard with Glico Runner on it.
It has become a tourist spot as you can see typical Osaka scenery from the top of the bridge, such as the giant signboard with Glico Runner on it.
A cruise tour along the Dotonbori River, Tonbori River Cruise
A cruise tour along the Dotonbori River, Tonbori River Cruise
Although it is a compact cruise that lasts about 20 minutes per flight, there are plenty of things to see and enjoy, and the view from the river that you can’t usually experience is full of surprises and excitement.
You can view the area that continues to be as lively as ever from a different perspective than on the ground, and get closer to the charm of Osaka, which is known as the Aqua City.
You can view the area that continues to be as lively as ever from a different perspective than on the ground, and get closer to the charm of Osaka, which is known as the Aqua City.
Naniwa specialty Ichibiri-an, Dotonbori branch
Naniwa specialty Ichibiri-an, Dotonbori branch
This souvenir shop operates on the first floor of the Nakaza Kuidaore Building, which houses a variety of shops from the first basement floor to the sixth floor above ground.
We carry around 4,000 types of Osaka-esque souvenirs, including flour ingredients and seasonings, as well as unique items that will make you laugh.
At Kuidaore Taro’s official shop “Kuidaore Taro Honpo” attached to the building, many goods with illustrations of Kuidaore Taro are on sale.
We carry around 4,000 types of Osaka-esque souvenirs, including flour ingredients and seasonings, as well as unique items that will make you laugh.
At Kuidaore Taro’s official shop “Kuidaore Taro Honpo” attached to the building, many goods with illustrations of Kuidaore Taro are on sale.
- Store name
- Dotonbori
- Location
- Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka City
- Phone number
- 06-6211-4542
- Official site
- http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/ja/
- Business hours
- Varies by store
