Dotonbori is one of the most famous and visited towns in Osaka, Japan’s and second-largest city. Dotonbori has the most popular tourist attractions in Osaka. With an exciting nightlife scene and plenty of restaurants and shops, this area is mostly known for its best illuminated signboards running along the canal. Dontonbori is the symbol of Osaka’s “kitchen.” This nightlife town glistening with the numbers of neon lights of signs and never has a shortage of tourist attraction. From eating the regional food such as to shopping unique items you can find each thing here
Check out the most loving things to do in the area.
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Konamon Museum
At the Konamon Museum, with his eye-catching octopus signage, you can try out food samples, and you can also learn how to cook takoyaki. Takoyaki, which is a little rounded shape ball containing a piece of an octopus, it is also a symbol of Osaka’s regional food as well as Okonimiyaki. Takoyaki is very convenient to eat while walking around Dotonbori.
Dotonbori canal
The Dotonbori canal is right in the heart of the bustling Namba district. The adjacent Tonbori Riverwalk comes alive at both day and night with the plenty of shops and restaurants and lives music performers. Here, visitors can enjoy the alfresco meal or relax inside in one of the many cafes and bars viewing out on to the river. Have a walk sideways the canal to immerse in the busy and exciting atmosphere or take in the neon lights over Dotonbori Bridge and indulge in the gastronomic treats in this delightful area
Kuidaore Building
In the Kuidaore Building, there are many shops where you can buy Osaka and Dotonbori souvenirs! If you are interested in trying a vast range of Japanese snacks, then you must check it out! Japanese snacks and candies are doubtless the some of the most-appreciated souvenirs, and this is the best place to stock up when you’re in Dotonbori and never miss out the cute Kuidaore Doll, musically beating his drum. He has rounded glasses and a colorful outfit. ‘Kuidaore Taro,’ a drummer who was set up for advertisement purpose and it is the symbol of Dotonbori, and even in Osaka. Osaka is famoua as a city of “Kuidaore,” meaning “ruin oneself by overindulgence in food.” Osaka is historically the city of merchants, and this has significantly impacted its food culture. We sure are appreciative for that, because Osaka has several darn right foods!
Kushikatsu, a deep-fried stick dish
Kushikatsu is one of the most remarkable foods of Osaka. Kushikatsu is a deep-fried stick dish, and the local people have also loved it for a long time. Numerous ingredients are fried, including the meat, seafood and vegetables, and much more. There are manybuckets of sauce on the table to dip Kushikatsu, An critical rule to keep in that mind when you are eating Kushikatsu is that you cannot dip Kushikatsu into the sauce more than once, It’s not allowed to dip the same stick twice for hygienic reason. Dip only once.
Shinsaibashi
The Shinsaibaishi shotengai is one of the most Osaka’s longest shopping arcades. This shopping arcade spreads for about 580 meters, running from north-to-south across the Ebisubashi Bridge. There are hundreds of fashion outlets, general stores, and restaurants, and it is always crowded with tourists and locals. Shinsahibashi is an excellent place for people who have a sense of the local trends and fashions. You can always find what you’re looking for it here.
Dotorni cooking class
Try your hand at cooking home of a local chef. Your class introduces you to world of Japanese cuisine as you prepare the Dotorni specialties of takoyaki and okonomiyaki, as well as delicious miso soup to pair. after main meal you try whisk green tea(Matcha) and Taiyaki(popular street fish shaped waffle)
Learn how to prepare miso soup from scratch.
