Dotonbori
Osaka & KansaiEntertainment district

Dotonbori

道頓堀

도톤보리는 글리코 간판과 운하, 네온, 먹거리 골목이 모인 오사카 미나미의 상징적인 번화가입니다.

Region
Osaka & Kansai
Coordinates
34.6687, 135.5021
Admission
The canal district itself is free to walk through; individual restaurants, cruises, and attractions charge separately.
How to get there
Namba, Osaka-Namba, and Nippombashi stations all feed into the Dotonbori canal area.
Suggested visit time
45-120 min depending on food stops
Best time to visit
After dark for the full neon atmosphere; daytime works better if you want shorter food queues.
Official website
Official website

Highlights

  • Glico sign
  • Canal promenade
  • Takoyaki and okonomiyaki stops
  • Easy link to Shinsaibashi and Namba

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Last verified: 2026-04-06

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