Japan | Osaka | The district that has been imitated but never surpassed | Dotonbori

In Japan's nightlife, apart from Tokyo's Kabukicho, Kansai's Dotonbori is bursting with popularity. Compared to the small cities in Japan where malls and restaurants close around 7 or 8 pm, Osaka offers a much richer nightlife. Whether it's enjoying the bustling crowds, the mesmerizing neon advertising signs, or tasting a variety of delicious foods, this place is a must-visit. ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed address: 👉This is located in Namba, just take the Midosuji Line to Namba Station, and it's within walking distance. There is also a Namba Station on the JR Line (if you have a JR Pass, you can take this), which is convenient and fast. 👉For tourists visiting Osaka, eating, drinking, shopping, and staying in Namba is basically the first choice, with nearby Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, and the famous Yasaka Shrine lion head all in this vicinity. 🕙Opening hours: There are few restaurants in Japan that are open 24 hours, they generally close around 11-12 at night. 🌟Must-visit spots: 👉Glico signboard: Take a photo with this twinkling neon sign to leave your Osaka memory; it's already a landmark. 👉Dotonbori Canal: This is the river right beside, with boat tours available, and many young people stroll along the riverbank at night, sitting leisurely on the ground by the river, where you can see people from all over the world. 👉Shinsaibashi: Osaka's most famous shopping district, with many malls of different tastes, and of course, the drugstores that Chinese tourists love. 👉Hozenji Yokocho: A very small temple, but it feels very ancient, with every brick and tile on the stone-paved road having its own history, very photogenic. 🍜 Food Recommendations: Eating here is a key highlight: 👉Takoyaki is everywhere, each bite is the taste of Osaka, although there are many in China, here is the authentic version. 👉Okonomiyaki: The art of cooking on a griddle, each dish represents Osaka. 👉Kani Doraku: This restaurant's sign is very conspicuous, a must-visit for seafood lovers to taste exquisite crab dishes and experience the freshness of the ingredients. 👉Ubiquitous Yakiniku: You must try the local beef, it doesn't have to be Kobe beef, even ordinary beef is melt-in-your-mouth quality, and the price is only half of what you would pay in China. 📸 Photography Tips: Night scenes are the way to open up Dotonbori, to capture the brilliant lights of Dotonbori, record the prosperity of this city, be sure to take more pictures of the various neon lights and advertising signs here. In addition to the Glico sign and the nearby bridge, the main street is lined with various cyberpunk-style signs. This scene has appeared in countless games and movies. 💡 Tips: Avoid the peak, come later rather than earlier, other than for dining. Too early and there are too many tourists. To get a deeper understanding of Osaka's nightlife, take a look at the riverside, where there are many small bars, street performers sitting on the ground, and even homeless people. Observing the real life of the locals is also a travel experience.