Dotonbori

So many stores to go shopping all with great prices. Dozens of restaurants to fit all taste buds. Make sure to have some comfortable shoes you will get in all the steps you want.

Very famous street of Osaka. There is a canal in the centre of the area and the shopping malls and food vendors and restaurants on both side. I would recommend you to get the 20min ferry ride. It will show you the beautiful view of the area which is not possible to grasp fully while walking on the busy streets. There are many things to see, the Ferris wheel ride of donkey hote, the unique architecture and decoration of buildings, artistic pieces of street paintings, etc.

Amazing part of Osaka which was heavily packed. If you like crowds and lights then this is your place. A Mecca for visiting Osaka it and is a must for visiting Osaka. Lots of shopping and eating around the area. Can also take a cruise on the canal which we did. Make sure to do that to get a better vantage point to take pictures and memories.

A vibrant way to experience Japan! Dotonbori is lively, exciting, and full of energy. Yes, it’s super crowded, but that’s part of its charm. The street food is incredible—especially the fresh fruits—and there’s no shortage of things to see, buy, and experience. Whether you’re walking, shopping, or just soaking in the atmosphere, you can easily spend the whole night here. A true must-visit tourist hotspot!

So many people, so much life and light on this street. The experience is completely different during the day and night, and I would recommend visiting in both times. During the day Dotonbori is still crowded and lively, but much much less than in the evenings. The lights in the evenings are majestic here, so much fun. There are plenty of places to drink and eat. Because of the crowds there might be a need to wait in a queue, sometimes for 30+ minutes (especially in good places), so keep this in mind. I would recommend finding place to eat a little further from the centre - this is where more authentic restaurants are.

This is by far the largest market I have ever visited, and the most complete. You can find everything there. And it has many second hand luxury stores. The place is also clean, which is not surprising because Japanese are known for their cleanliness behaviour. On weekend, Dotonbori is very very crowded as you can see in the photos, but rest assured you will feel safe, there are no pickpockets 🙂

A famous must visit place in Osaka , a lot of food and shopping experience here. I spend whole day here from day to night. Foreigners can bring along your passport, for every 5500yen spend and above can get tax refund but they will put inside the plastics bag. Then during the airport can self check in the tax machine with your passport within 30 seconds

Dotonbori, the kitchen of Osaka!!! 😍😍😍 Well, in my opinion at least. Sooo many shops and restaurants around. I love how lively this are gets. Some of them may be a tourist trap, but don’t let it stop you to experience and taste the culture. If only we could eat EVERYTHING, we would. Perfect place to shop as well, may it be shoes, clothes, food, or in Donki! We really love this place and will always come back here. 🥰🥰🥰