When you come to Osaka, you definitely can’t miss lively Dotonbori! Its most distinctive feature is the row of wildly over-the-top, giant 3D signs, including octopuses, crabs, pufferfish, and many more. Walking down the street, you’re truly surrounded by an overwhelming visual spectacle.
Dotonbori is also a bustling district that symbolizes Osaka, the “city of eating till you drop.” The streets are lined with food, restaurants, and shops, with a constant stream of tourists, and the whole area has a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
When you visit Dotonbori, be sure to take a photo with the Glico Running Man! This classic view has practically become an iconic image of Osaka tourism, so you really can’t miss it on your first visit to Osaka!
I also highly recommend visiting once in the morning and once at night, as the experience is completely different. Dotonbori is more relaxed in the morning, so you can take your time taking photos. At night, all the neon lights come on, making the entire street even brighter and livelier, with a totally different atmosphere.
