🏮 Dotonbori, Osaka｜A lively neighborhood where food and neon lights interweave

⸻ 📍 Location 1-9 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture  ⸻ 🚉 Transportation • Subway: Take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Namba Station, and walk about 2 minutes from Exit 14 to Dotonbori.  • Other transportation: Dotonbori is close to popular attractions such as Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Kuromon Market, and Ebisuji, and can be easily reached on foot.  ⸻ 📝 Personal experience Dotonbori is a vibrant and charming place that has different styles both during the day and at night. During the day, you can go shopping and try all kinds of delicious food at Shinsaibashi Shopping Street; at night, it is lit up by neon lights, especially the famous "Glico" running man sign, which has become a landmark for many tourists to take photos.  Here, I tasted many authentic delicacies: • Crab Doraku Dotonbori Main Store: This crab specialty store is famous for its fresh crab dishes, and the huge crab sign at the door of the store is very attractive.  • 551 Penglai Main Store: A Chinese restaurant founded in 1945, it is famous for its handmade pork buns with chewy skin and juicy fillings.  • Chibo Okonomiyaki: This restaurant specializes in Okonomiyaki and is famous for its rich ingredients and strong sauces. It is a good choice to experience the flavor of Osaka.  In addition, Dotonbori has many interesting activities and attractions: • Dotonbori Sightseeing Boat: Take a sightseeing boat along the Dotonbori River and enjoy the scenery on both sides.  • Dotonbori Ferris Wheel and Ebisu Tower: The view of Dotonbori from a high vantage point is a great place to take photos.  Overall, Dotonbori is a lively neighborhood that combines food, shopping, and entertainment. Whether it is your first visit or a return visit, it can bring different surprises and memories. #AprilDestinations2025 #JapanTravel #OsakaTravel